Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction , Growth , Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87788 , uj:19627 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Growth of firms have widely been acknowledged in literature due to its significance as one of the key indicators of expansion of a firms in terms of market stock, increased in turnover, increased in employment, increased in acquisition of plant and equipment amongst others. Growth is however classified as organic or inorganic. Inorganic growth of firms is the expansion of a firm by integration or merging with another firm to achieve synergy while organic growth ensues when a firm expands as a result of its own internal activities from within. This study explores into organic growth and further highlights on the necessary drivers that will enhance organic growth among Small and Medium-sized Construction firms (SMEs) in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the study adopted the use of extensive literature review supported by electronic questionnaire survey which focused on the owners of the SMEs as well as professionals engaged by the SME’s. In all, the study had responds rate of 80 percent which revealed that construction SME’s attained organic growth when there is proper management structure in place that ensures that all aspect of the corporate goals is accomplished. Further organic growth of SMEs happens when all internal rifts such as communication barriers, bad human relations, dearth motivation issues, remuneration issues, peril-conducive working environment within the firm are resolved to enable employees to work towards growth. The study recommends that owners of small and medium-sized construction firms must endeavour to recruit professionals who will ensure best management practice to encourage organic growth
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction , Growth , Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87788 , uj:19627 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Growth of firms have widely been acknowledged in literature due to its significance as one of the key indicators of expansion of a firms in terms of market stock, increased in turnover, increased in employment, increased in acquisition of plant and equipment amongst others. Growth is however classified as organic or inorganic. Inorganic growth of firms is the expansion of a firm by integration or merging with another firm to achieve synergy while organic growth ensues when a firm expands as a result of its own internal activities from within. This study explores into organic growth and further highlights on the necessary drivers that will enhance organic growth among Small and Medium-sized Construction firms (SMEs) in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the study adopted the use of extensive literature review supported by electronic questionnaire survey which focused on the owners of the SMEs as well as professionals engaged by the SME’s. In all, the study had responds rate of 80 percent which revealed that construction SME’s attained organic growth when there is proper management structure in place that ensures that all aspect of the corporate goals is accomplished. Further organic growth of SMEs happens when all internal rifts such as communication barriers, bad human relations, dearth motivation issues, remuneration issues, peril-conducive working environment within the firm are resolved to enable employees to work towards growth. The study recommends that owners of small and medium-sized construction firms must endeavour to recruit professionals who will ensure best management practice to encourage organic growth
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Higher education student perspective on the teaching of research methodology : Ghana
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Yeboah, P.
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Yeboah, P.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Research , Polytechnic , Students
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69011 , uj:17808 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. et al. 2015. Higher education student perspective on the teaching of research methodology : Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: Higher National Diploma (HND) students of faculty of Engineering in the Ghanaian Polytechnics embark on research methods as a mandatory module in second year of their studies. The need for the module is to improve students’ knowledge and skills on the concept of research methods that will enable them to design and carry out suitable research methodology during their final project work write-up. However, the rate at which student’s trail the module and the poor standard of project works that is produced is an indication that students have no interest in the research methods as a subject. As a result, this study seeks to explore the perception of students on the teaching of research methods. This exploratory study collated data using extensive interviews with ten students who passed and ten who trailed the module which were selected via purposive sampling technique from each of the departments within the faculty of engineering. The information gathered using semi-structured interviews were reordered and transcribed. The study revealed that the method applied in teaching research methods subject do not fully engage student’s interest, this has caused students to perceive research to be just an ordinary module and a mere formality that needs to be done and submitted. Further, it was established that students tend to be more interested in courses in line with their career rather than research methods. Also, offering research methods just for a semester alone is not adequate for students to have comprehensive understanding. The study recommends that Lecturers must endeavour to design interactive sessions with students. Research methods must be redesign to be taught be taught from the first year through to the final year. The main component parts research must be taught and fully completed with feedback from students from students’ depicting their understanding before commencing another part.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Yeboah, P.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Research , Polytechnic , Students
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69011 , uj:17808 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. et al. 2015. Higher education student perspective on the teaching of research methodology : Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: Higher National Diploma (HND) students of faculty of Engineering in the Ghanaian Polytechnics embark on research methods as a mandatory module in second year of their studies. The need for the module is to improve students’ knowledge and skills on the concept of research methods that will enable them to design and carry out suitable research methodology during their final project work write-up. However, the rate at which student’s trail the module and the poor standard of project works that is produced is an indication that students have no interest in the research methods as a subject. As a result, this study seeks to explore the perception of students on the teaching of research methods. This exploratory study collated data using extensive interviews with ten students who passed and ten who trailed the module which were selected via purposive sampling technique from each of the departments within the faculty of engineering. The information gathered using semi-structured interviews were reordered and transcribed. The study revealed that the method applied in teaching research methods subject do not fully engage student’s interest, this has caused students to perceive research to be just an ordinary module and a mere formality that needs to be done and submitted. Further, it was established that students tend to be more interested in courses in line with their career rather than research methods. Also, offering research methods just for a semester alone is not adequate for students to have comprehensive understanding. The study recommends that Lecturers must endeavour to design interactive sessions with students. Research methods must be redesign to be taught be taught from the first year through to the final year. The main component parts research must be taught and fully completed with feedback from students from students’ depicting their understanding before commencing another part.
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Evaluating entrepreneurial features of firm’s growth using confirmatory factor analysis
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Confirmatory Factor Analysis , Entrepreneurial features
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239265 , uj:24578 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2017. Evaluating entrepreneurial features of firm’s growth using confirmatory factor analysis. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 9(3),:171-179 , ISSN: 2220-6140
- Description: Abstract: The growth of Small and medium-size firms cannot ensue without the entrepreneurial features and the environment that the firm operates. The entrepreneurial characteristics, therefore, are vital due to the unique individualism of firm owners or sponsors. Construction SME growth-oriented firms are a significant contributor to Ghana's economic gain. Conversely, the concept of growth varies from one entrepreneur to the others depending on the exhibited skills by the entrepreneurs, hence entrepreneurial features. Numerous factors influence the entrepreneurial features as a factor of firm’s growth. Some are of the factors are established and categorised as having strong influence while others are classified weak. This study, therefore, adopted the confirmatory factor analytical technique to justify the factors after exploring. To achieve the goal of the study, respondents such as firm owners, SME managers and construction professionals engaged by SMEs as the population were administered with questionnaires. In all, 315 questionnaires were given out in the form of semi-structured structured, but only 228 were retrieved for analysis representing a responds rate of 72 percent. The study established Cronbach alpha and composite reliability values that predicted the entrepreneurial feature as a subsequent determinant of firm’s growth. Additionally, the hypothesis was supported statistically suggesting that there is a direct relationship between entrepreneurial features and firm growth.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Confirmatory Factor Analysis , Entrepreneurial features
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239265 , uj:24578 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2017. Evaluating entrepreneurial features of firm’s growth using confirmatory factor analysis. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 9(3),:171-179 , ISSN: 2220-6140
- Description: Abstract: The growth of Small and medium-size firms cannot ensue without the entrepreneurial features and the environment that the firm operates. The entrepreneurial characteristics, therefore, are vital due to the unique individualism of firm owners or sponsors. Construction SME growth-oriented firms are a significant contributor to Ghana's economic gain. Conversely, the concept of growth varies from one entrepreneur to the others depending on the exhibited skills by the entrepreneurs, hence entrepreneurial features. Numerous factors influence the entrepreneurial features as a factor of firm’s growth. Some are of the factors are established and categorised as having strong influence while others are classified weak. This study, therefore, adopted the confirmatory factor analytical technique to justify the factors after exploring. To achieve the goal of the study, respondents such as firm owners, SME managers and construction professionals engaged by SMEs as the population were administered with questionnaires. In all, 315 questionnaires were given out in the form of semi-structured structured, but only 228 were retrieved for analysis representing a responds rate of 72 percent. The study established Cronbach alpha and composite reliability values that predicted the entrepreneurial feature as a subsequent determinant of firm’s growth. Additionally, the hypothesis was supported statistically suggesting that there is a direct relationship between entrepreneurial features and firm growth.
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A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction firms , Framework , Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85381 , uj:19338 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are considered as the engine of growth in most economies due to their significant contribution in terms of employment and natural development. SMEs growth within an economy is, therefore, paramount. Growth of SMEs firms has been deliberated in literature as an expansion. This development is classified as either organic (internal expansion) or inorganic (expansion by integration). Literature has also stressed on the eased at which these construction SMEs enter the market environment and quickly exit due to peculiar challenges including growth. Therefore, this study seeks to establish a framework for SMEs in the construction industry in order to foster their growth. The study adopted the use of extensive use of literature. This was supported by informal semi-structured interviews which involved construction industry professionals as the papulation. The research focused on the determinants of growth and how thesefactors will be established The study concludes thatfor growth to be ascertained in afirm, there must be an integration of both the internal and external variables to influence growth.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction firms , Framework , Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85381 , uj:19338 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are considered as the engine of growth in most economies due to their significant contribution in terms of employment and natural development. SMEs growth within an economy is, therefore, paramount. Growth of SMEs firms has been deliberated in literature as an expansion. This development is classified as either organic (internal expansion) or inorganic (expansion by integration). Literature has also stressed on the eased at which these construction SMEs enter the market environment and quickly exit due to peculiar challenges including growth. Therefore, this study seeks to establish a framework for SMEs in the construction industry in order to foster their growth. The study adopted the use of extensive use of literature. This was supported by informal semi-structured interviews which involved construction industry professionals as the papulation. The research focused on the determinants of growth and how thesefactors will be established The study concludes thatfor growth to be ascertained in afirm, there must be an integration of both the internal and external variables to influence growth.
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Assessment of growth challenges among small and medium-sized construction firms in Ghana
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Ghana , Small business - Ghana - Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/122360 , uj:20644 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Assessment of growth challenges among small and medium-sized construction firms in Ghana.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Ghana , Small business - Ghana - Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/122360 , uj:20644 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Assessment of growth challenges among small and medium-sized construction firms in Ghana.
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The extent to which human relations in the construction industry contributes to productivity
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Human relations , Impact
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73595 , uj:18429 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. The extent to which human relations in the construction industry contributes to productivity.
- Description: Abstract: The construction industry has an essential feature of been classified as a labour intensive sector. The workforce plays a vital role in the Construction process. As a result, the performance and improvement in construction productivity are achieved through prudent resource allocation, human efficiency and human relations. Human relations within an organization cease only on employee relationship, but it goes beyond and also promotes extrinsic factors that enhance productivity. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which human relations within the construction industry contributes to productivity. The research was exploratory in nature and made use of structured interviews with professionals from the construction sector selected via purposive sampling technique. The study established that successful human relations within the organization creates harmony, encourage employee satisfaction and enhances employee’s operational efficiency. The study recommends Managers of construction firms to institute good human relations in their corporate objectives due to its associated benefits that emanate from such practice.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Human relations , Impact
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73595 , uj:18429 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. The extent to which human relations in the construction industry contributes to productivity.
- Description: Abstract: The construction industry has an essential feature of been classified as a labour intensive sector. The workforce plays a vital role in the Construction process. As a result, the performance and improvement in construction productivity are achieved through prudent resource allocation, human efficiency and human relations. Human relations within an organization cease only on employee relationship, but it goes beyond and also promotes extrinsic factors that enhance productivity. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which human relations within the construction industry contributes to productivity. The research was exploratory in nature and made use of structured interviews with professionals from the construction sector selected via purposive sampling technique. The study established that successful human relations within the organization creates harmony, encourage employee satisfaction and enhances employee’s operational efficiency. The study recommends Managers of construction firms to institute good human relations in their corporate objectives due to its associated benefits that emanate from such practice.
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Challenges involved in the implementation of building control regulations : a case of Kpeshie sub metro district assembly in Ghana
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Ansary, N., Aigbavboa, C.O.
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Ansary, N. , Aigbavboa, C.O.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Assessing , Building regulations , Implementation construction industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216665 , uj:21536 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Ansary, N & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Challenges involved in the implementation of building control regulations : a case of Kpeshie sub metro district assembly in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: This study was embarked in order to discover challenges involved in the implementation of building regulations at the district assembly level precisely the Kpeshie sub metro district assembly in Ghana. Review of relevant and available literature on the subject matter was made to gain better insight into the topic in obtaining the needed information, the method used were field survey and was supported by the distribution of questionnaires to the district assembly. In all, thirty-five questionnaires were administered to personnel who work with three zonal capital towns and three sub-towns of the district assemblies via random sampling. The analysis of the data collected from the District Assembly revealed that 66.7% remarked they lack have enough personnel to see to the proper implementation of the Building Regulation. 100% responds from Town and Country Planning shown the various challenges they encounter including; lack of ownership (title to land) of developers, Poor compliance to design standards, Poor site description and Poor presentation of design proposals. The study recommends the following among other things that the District Assembly must institute and organize educational programmes such as symposia, community seminars regarding Building Regulations and other relevant themes to broaden the knowledge of both their personnel and the community. Also, the monitoring team of the District Assembly must ensure and approved buildings drawings are in compliant with the building regulations during the construction stage of the project.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Ansary, N. , Aigbavboa, C.O.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Assessing , Building regulations , Implementation construction industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216665 , uj:21536 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Ansary, N & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Challenges involved in the implementation of building control regulations : a case of Kpeshie sub metro district assembly in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: This study was embarked in order to discover challenges involved in the implementation of building regulations at the district assembly level precisely the Kpeshie sub metro district assembly in Ghana. Review of relevant and available literature on the subject matter was made to gain better insight into the topic in obtaining the needed information, the method used were field survey and was supported by the distribution of questionnaires to the district assembly. In all, thirty-five questionnaires were administered to personnel who work with three zonal capital towns and three sub-towns of the district assemblies via random sampling. The analysis of the data collected from the District Assembly revealed that 66.7% remarked they lack have enough personnel to see to the proper implementation of the Building Regulation. 100% responds from Town and Country Planning shown the various challenges they encounter including; lack of ownership (title to land) of developers, Poor compliance to design standards, Poor site description and Poor presentation of design proposals. The study recommends the following among other things that the District Assembly must institute and organize educational programmes such as symposia, community seminars regarding Building Regulations and other relevant themes to broaden the knowledge of both their personnel and the community. Also, the monitoring team of the District Assembly must ensure and approved buildings drawings are in compliant with the building regulations during the construction stage of the project.
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Barriers to implementation of construction innovation and measures of mitigating these barriers
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Structured Interviewinterview , Construction innovation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72347 , uj:18267 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.0. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Barriers to implementation of construction innovation and measures of mitigating these barriers.
- Description: Abstract: Emphasis on the importance of innovation within the construction industry to a larger extent has received an increased call. The need for the construction industry to facilitate technological innovations in order to maintain a competitive edge in the market lower Construction cost, improve quality, maximize productivity and meet the infrastructure need of the economy has been further emphasized. Realization of this increased importance of innovation will be nullified if the barriers to implementation of innovation are not understudied with provisions of stringent measures to mitigate the barriers to innovation. This exploratory paper analyses the barriers to implementation of construction innovation in the construction industry and likewise proposes measures of reducing the barriers to construction innovation. The research methodology includes extensive literature review supported with and random interviews. In all thirty (30) contractors, clients and construction association professionals were contacted via structured interviews to ascertain the existence and severity of the barriers. Findings from the study revealed that some of the barriers to construction innovation include: industry barriers, organizational barriers, legislative and regulatory barriers amongst others. It is recommended that effective collaboration within the construction sector and its stakeholders should be fostered in order to facilitate construction innovation as evidenced from other industries. Moreover, the formulation and cooperation of governmental and institutional policies which does not suppress construction companies must be established.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Structured Interviewinterview , Construction innovation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72347 , uj:18267 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.0. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Barriers to implementation of construction innovation and measures of mitigating these barriers.
- Description: Abstract: Emphasis on the importance of innovation within the construction industry to a larger extent has received an increased call. The need for the construction industry to facilitate technological innovations in order to maintain a competitive edge in the market lower Construction cost, improve quality, maximize productivity and meet the infrastructure need of the economy has been further emphasized. Realization of this increased importance of innovation will be nullified if the barriers to implementation of innovation are not understudied with provisions of stringent measures to mitigate the barriers to innovation. This exploratory paper analyses the barriers to implementation of construction innovation in the construction industry and likewise proposes measures of reducing the barriers to construction innovation. The research methodology includes extensive literature review supported with and random interviews. In all thirty (30) contractors, clients and construction association professionals were contacted via structured interviews to ascertain the existence and severity of the barriers. Findings from the study revealed that some of the barriers to construction innovation include: industry barriers, organizational barriers, legislative and regulatory barriers amongst others. It is recommended that effective collaboration within the construction sector and its stakeholders should be fostered in order to facilitate construction innovation as evidenced from other industries. Moreover, the formulation and cooperation of governmental and institutional policies which does not suppress construction companies must be established.
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