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Feasibility study considerations for transport infrastructure performance : a desk study

- Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus Ngala

Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender

- Agumba, Justus N., Musonda, Innocent

  • Authors: Agumba, Justus N. , Musonda, Innocent
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Effects , Substance abuse , Gender
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93897 , uj:20405 , Citation: Agumba, J.N. & Musonda, I. 2016. Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender.
  • Description: Abstract: Substance abuse has been identified to interfere with the students’ physical, cognitive and affective development. The main aim of this study was to determine the perception of gender on the effects of substance abuse on their physical, cognitive and affective development. Methodology: The research philosophy adopted was positivism and the approach was deductive. A self-administered questionnaire containing items developed from literature review was administered to 199 built environment and civil engineering students at a South African university. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Cronbach alpha was used to achieve the reliability for internal consistency of the measured constructs i.e. physical, cognitive and affective development. Item correlation identified the correlation of the measures of physical, cognitive and affective development. T-test was further conducted to test gender perception on the effects of substance abuse on the physical, cognitive and affective development. Findings: The measures of physical, cognitive and affective development had a strong relationship and were reliable measures. Furthermore, the results suggest that there was no statistical significant difference on the perception of the effect of substance abuse on cognitive development as informed by male and female students. However, there was a significant difference on their perception on substance abuse on physical and affective development. Limitation(s): The respondents were from one comprehensive university, therefore the findings cannot be generalized for all the tertiary institutions in South Africa...
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Identifying the cost drivers for pricing health & safety (H&S) on construction projects

- Akawi, Edzua Jirel, Musonda, Innocent, Pretorius, Jan-Harm

An integrative literature review of critical liveability indicators in urban transport infrastructure planning

- Okoro, Chioma, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus

  • Authors: Okoro, Chioma , Musonda, Innocent , Agumba, Justus
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Development , Liveability , Planning
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238011 , uj:24396 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J. 2017. An integrative literature review of critical liveability indicators in urban transport infrastructure planning.
  • Description: Abstract: It is pertinent that urban transport infrastructure developments do not disrupt the lifestyle, health, wellbeing and quality of life of the citizenry for which they are planned. The study aims to identify critical criteria upon which liveability can be measured in an area or location in which transport infrastructure development (new or capacity expansion) is proposed. Existing literature was reviewed and synthesised to identify liveability indicators used in previous studies. Review materials were sourced from accredited journals and conference proceedings. The materials were selected based on their currency and possession of the following keywords and phrases: liveability, sustainability, liveability considerations, liveability indicators, wellbeing of habitants, road planning, and transport infrastructure. Thematic content analysis was used to identify the emerging themes (liveability indicators) from the review. The factors identified were discussed based on their frequency of occurrence, which revealed the relative degree of consensus about them in the literature reviewed. Findings indicate that pollution, ease of access to amenities, services and opportunities, efficiency and effectiveness of service, safety and security, generally indicate liveability (in relation to transport development) in an urban area. Other indicators including availability of alternative modes of transport, reliability/travel time reduction, street aesthetic quality and economic vitality/business environment were also reported as benchmarks for urban liveability. By identifying the indicators of liveability in an urban area, the study provides valuable information that will be useful to road infrastructure planners in evaluating the impact of proposed road infrastructure developments on the environment and the citizenry for which they are intended. The major limitation of the study lies in the fact that it presents a distillation of extant literature which may not really reflect the reality of what is considered “liveable”. Nonetheless, planners will take cognizance of the identified liveability indicators when planning for road projects, whether for new road or capacity expansion.
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Early retirement of construction workers in South Africa : case of occupation permanent disability

- Agumba, Justus, Musonda, Innocent

  • Authors: Agumba, Justus , Musonda, Innocent
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Accidents , Construction industry , Permanent disability
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/244756 , uj:25312 , Citation: Agumba, J. & Musonda, I. 2017. Early retirement of construction workers in South Africa : case of occupation permanent disability.
  • Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the types of accidents that lead to permanent disability of construction workers resulting in early retirement. The data was obtained from Federated Employer Mutual Assurance (FEM). The types of accidents were analysed from the decade of data from 2007 to 2016. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The analysis established that 7 670 accidents were experienced in the construction industry from 2007 to 2016, of which the major cause of accidents in the construction industry in South Africa was being struck by e.g. object while working. Furthermore, the highest average cost of accident was when a construction worker was electrocuted, the average cost was R214 767.00. The most fatal accidents was caused by motor vehicles. The study further established that there is a 10% chance of a construction worker to be permanently disabled and take early retirement or permanently disabled without taking early retirement when involved in any type of accident while at work. In conclusion construction workers using any work related vehicle, either being transported to site or using the vehicle on site, caution should be adhered to in order to prevent fatalities. The government of South Africa should ensure that strict measures are taken for drivers who do not observe the traffic rules on site and on the public roads. This will ensure the prevention of permanent disability, among the construction workers in South Africa. It is also imperative for construction workers to receive training on health and safety when they work in any construction project, this need to be emphasized on a daily on site by the construction health and safety practitioners. The authors recommends a further study on the type of injury and ill-health associated with the type of accident that force the construction worker to retire early.
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Client attitude to health and safety – a report on contractor’s perceptions

- Musonda, Innocent, Haupt, Theo, Smallwood, John

  • Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theo , Smallwood, John
  • Date: 2009
  • Subjects: Attitude , Botswana , Client , Construction , Health and safety
  • Language: English
  • Type: Journal article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/32882 , uj:16232 , Citation: Musonda, I., Haupt, T., & Smallwood, J.J. (2009). Client attitude to health and safety – a report on contractor’s perceptions. Acta Structilia : journal for the physical and development science 16(2):65-85. ISSN 10230564
  • Description: Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present findings of a preliminary survey on Contractors’ perceptions of clients’ attitude relative to health and safety (H&S) implementation in Botswana’s construction industry and in a way that of the Southern Africa. A questionnaire survey was conducted on construction projects to establish clients’ attitude towards H&S. Interviews were also conducted with contractor’s representatives on selected construction sites in and around Gaborone, Botswana. Findings from the survey include: clients do not perceive H&S to be very important on construction projects, most clients do not address H&S adequately in contract documentation and H&S is rarely a major agenda item in progress meetings. Findings were also that clients are not fully committed to H&S implementation. The client sets the tone for H&S culture. Client attitude is therefore very important for H&S performance improvement as all stakeholders are compelled to act in line with the client’s values. The importance of the client to H&S performance improvement has been recognised by various researchers. The extent to which clients are involved in H&S implementation has however not been researched extensively especially in Southern Africa. This article therefore provides an insight into the clients’ attitude towards H&S and in a way explains the reason for the current state of H&S in Botswana’s construction industry.
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Critical considerations in transport service demand forecasting : a literature review

- Okoro, Chioma, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus

  • Authors: Okoro, Chioma , Musonda, Innocent , Agumba, Justus
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Demand , Forecasting , Infrastructure
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214949 , uj:21345 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I & Agumba, J. 2016. Critical considerations in transport service demand forecasting : a literature review.
  • Description: Abstract: Infrastructure plays important roles in the development of cities, improvement in the quality of lives and overall socio-economic development and growth of economies. Infrastructure projects are, however, fraught with uncertainties regarding costs, benefits and performance. These uncertainties, if not accurately predicted in the planning of projects, could result in undesirable financial, social and economic consequences. The aim of the current paper is to identify critical factors which influence transport infrastructure performance forecasting outcomes and which should essentially be considered in order to minimize or eliminate errors. A review of related literature was conducted from journals, conference proceedings, magazines, theses and dissertations using databases including Science Direct, Emerald, Ebscohost, Academic Search Complete and ASCE library. The studies reviewed were based on international and South African context. Results revealed that project characteristics including size of project, capacity improvement and time lapses between construction life cycle phases, availability and type of data used, methodology used as well as traffic demand factors influence the outcome and validity of transport infrastructure feasibility studies. The study provides invaluable information to built environment professionals and stakeholders as well as infrastructure policymakers in accurately assessing probable outcomes, positive, in terms of benefits and negative, with regard to costs of proposed projects in order to avoid financial and economic risks. In addition, the study will be indispensable to infrastructure financiers and developers in effective allocation of scarce construction/development funds.
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Identifying factors of health and safety (H&S) culture for the construction industry

- Musonda, Innocent, Haupt, Theo C.

  • Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theo C.
  • Date: 2011
  • Subjects: Health and safety , Construction industry , LIP+3C culture model
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/150621 , uj:1095
  • Description: Purpose: This paper presents a review of previous studies on the subject of H&S culture and outline key H&S culture factors that are necessary to make the concept useful in the construction industry. A conceptualised model LIP+3C is also presented as the outcome of the review Design/methodology/approach: Literature review focused on exploring the conceptual definitions of H&S culture was conducted. A matrix for the identified literature was developed to identify common H&S culture elements. Findings: It was revealed that there is still confusion and lack of consensus on the concept of H&S culture. However, the H&S culture elements of leadership, involvement, procedures, communication, competence and commitment dominate the literature. Research limitations/implications: Literature review was conducted on 15 published peer reviewed journal articles. The validation of the elements found in the study is currently under way although preliminary results confirm the findings. Practical implications: H&S culture has been identified as being of great importance to H&S performance improvement. Identifying culture elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status. Originality/value: Adopting the LIP+3C culture model composed of elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status
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Critical factors influencing success of infrastructure projects

- Makabate, Choeu T., Wessels, Arie, Musonda, Innocent, Okoro, Chioma S.

  • Authors: Makabate, Choeu T. , Wessels, Arie , Musonda, Innocent , Okoro, Chioma S.
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Critical success factors , Project success
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/${Handle} , uj:29888 , Citation: Makabate, C.T. et al. 2018. Critical factors influencing success of infrastructure projects.
  • Description: Abstract: Infrastructure projects that do not meet organisations' goals and objectives can have a negative impact on organisations, stakeholders and end–users. Studies have been conducted by various researchers to identify critical success factors (CSFs) that influence the successful outcomes of infrastructure projects. The main objective of the study discussed in this paper was to identify critical factors influencing project success. Questionnaires were devised from literature review and administered to construction industry professionals which included project team members, line managers and project managers. Based on the findings, political influence, adequate planning, project manager competence and adequate funding were ranked the highest critical success factors. The research findings are focused to assist industry professionals gain better understanding on key areas based on prioritised success factors in order to improve performance in project delivery.
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Improving health and safety culture - a guide for construction clients

- Musonda, Innocent, Pretorius, Jan-Harm, Haupt, Theodore Conrad

Planning considerations for smart and sustainable transportation infrastructure: case study of non-motorised transport facilities in Johannesburg South Africa

- Okoro, Chioma, Musonda, Innocent

  • Authors: Okoro, Chioma , Musonda, Innocent
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Infrastructure , Non-motorised transport , Safety
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396822 , uj:32957 , Citation: Okoro, C. & Musonda, I. 2019. Planning considerations for smart and sustainable transportation infrastructure: case study of non-motorised transport facilities in Johannesburg South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Non-motorised transportation (NMT) infrastructure, including for walking, cycling and other forms of active or human-powered transport, is a key part of the overall transport network of any "smart" city. Attention to key factors that could potentially influence the sustainability of NMT infrastructure systems at the planning stage is arguably crucial in achieving a sustainable and smart transport network. This study examines critical factors taken into account in the planning and delivery of NMTs to ensure the delivery of sustainable and smart transport networks. Three projects in Johannesburg, South Africa were selected using convenience sampling, based on the availability of information. Document analysis and interview were employed for data collection. Thematic content analysis was conducted with the aid of atlas-ti software. Findings revealed that community’s specific needs with regard to accessibility and services, design, costs, distribution and speed of traffic, distances, as well as occurrence of accidents and incidents were critical factors considered in the planning of NMT infrastructure. Other factors included locational characteristics such as topography, and existing land uses which may affect facility costs and integration of NMT infrastructure. The provision of non- motorised transport facilities, not only ensures the safety of road users, but improves liveability and quality of life and welfare of communities, as well as environment and as such, attention to the factors which should ideally be considered at the planning stage to ensure sustainability of the NMT system is vital.
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Establishing nutritional intake and determinants of food choice amongst construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa

- Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus

Assuring health and safety (H&S) performance on construction projects - clients' role and influence

- Musonda, Innocent, Pretorius, Jan-Harm, Haupt, Conrad Theodore

A factor analysis of transportation infrastructure feasibility study factors : a study among built environment professionals in South Africa

- Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus Ngala

A factorial analysis of safety performance measures: a study among construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa

- Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus Ngala, Exploratory factor analysis

Perception on the effects of substance abuse in a comprehensive university: a case of gender

- Agumba, Justus N., Musonda, Innocent

Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa

- Pillay, Nischolan, Musonda, Innocent, Makabate, Choeu

  • Authors: Pillay, Nischolan , Musonda, Innocent , Makabate, Choeu
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: BIM , AEC , Education
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/279302 , uj:29992 , Citation: Pillay, N., Musonda, I. & Makabate, C. 2018. Use of BIM at higher learning institutions : Evaluating the level of implementation and development of BIM at built environment schools in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: The introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry (AEC) has completely revolutionized how we design and construct buildings. BIM shows significant positive changes for the consulting industry in terms of reducing errors, understanding buildings, realistic visualization, clash detection amongst other remarkable features. However, BIM is an ongoing course of complex processes and it is important that users are kept in the loop of new concepts, processes and workflows. Universities, the world over are making concerted efforts to introduce and implement BIM education for their built environment courses as it has become a component of a professionals practical training. However, it is necessary to determine at what level BIM education is being implemented at educational institutions. This research explores how South African built environment schools have implemented BIM in their teaching syllabus and level of implementation. Data was collected using questionnaires from representatives at built environment schools or departments in the public universities. Findings reveal that there is some usage of 2D and 3D CAD in design modules at some universities. However results suggest very little implementation of BIM methods and processes in many universities. This research will be useful for the AEC industry in terms of judging the level of education in the BIM spectrum and can assist with future training of professionals, regarding BIM.
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A principal components analysis of safety performance measures: a study among construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa

- Okoro, Chioma, Musonda, Innocent, Agumba, Justus

  • Authors: Okoro, Chioma , Musonda, Innocent , Agumba, Justus
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction workers , Exploratory factor analysis , Gauteng
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216627 , uj:21531 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I & Agumba, J. 2016. A principal components analysis of safety performance measures: a study among construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: The health and safety (H&S) of construction workers has been a subject of much deliberation for decades. However, there is scant literature focusing on aspects of workers’ safety performance (SP) relating to their unhealthy and unsafe eating behavior. The paper presents findings on a principal components analysis (PCA) of H&S performance measures. A 10-item questionnaire which was developed after an extensive literature review was used to collect empirical data on SP of construction workers in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Results showed that SP could be reasonably measured by two constructs. The two constructs were clearly defined by the PCA as trailing and prevailing. The emerged trailing measures were named lagging indicators while the prevailing ones were designated as leading indicators. The results lend support to extant literature which advocates the use of both leading and lagging safety performance indicators for effectively assessing construction workers’ safety performance. The study provides evidence which could be beneficial in psychometric evaluation of construction workers’ safety performance and behaviours on construction sites.
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Construction health and safety (H&S) performance improvement - a client-centred model

- Musonda, Innocent

  • Authors: Musonda, Innocent
  • Date: 2012-10-16
  • Subjects: Construction industry - Safety measures , Building - Safety measures , User-centered system design
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:10395 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7853
  • Description: D.Phil. , Health and safety (H&S) is still a problem in the construction industry. Both locally in Southern Africa and internationally, the construction industry continues to lag behind other industries in terms of H&S performance. As a result, there has been a considerable amount of research and interest on H&S performance improvement. However, there seems to be little research of note focusing on the role and contribution of construction clients to H&S performance improvement. This research project investigated and modelled H&S performance on the role and contribution of clients to H&S. The primary aim of the research was to model how improved H&S performance could be achieved if clients and/or owners were involved. Literature was reviewed on the status of H&S performance in the construction industry, the significance of the industry and on the current trends in H&S performance improvement. Empirical data was collected through a Delphi study and through a field questionnaire survey. Analysis of results from the Delphi study was done with Microsoft Excel to output descriptive statistics. These descriptive statistics informed on whether the experts had reached consensus. Analysis of results from the field questionnaire was done with EQS version 6.1 and MPlus version 6.0. Both of these are structural equation modelling software. A conceptual client centred H&S performance improvement model was based on the theory developed from literature review findings and the Delphi study. The questionnaire survey was conducted for the purpose of validating the conceptual model. The questionnaire survey was conducted in Gaborone, Botswana and Johannesburg, South Africa. Respondents were asked to report on current construction projects that they were part of as a professional. Respondents were asked to indicate their assessment of client H&S culture, contractor, designer and project H&S performance. Results from the investigation pertained to three broad areas. The first results related to theory on H&S performance and performance improvement. Findings were that H&S performance improvement was unlikely if H&S culture was not improved. Further findings were that clients could provide the needed impetus to improve H&S performance.
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Infrastructure development in Africa : eradicating stumbling blocks to maximizing investment potentials

- Musonda, Innocent, Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Mwanaumo, Erastus Mishengu

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