Implementation of skill development act in the South African construction industry
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Mokasha, Mpho Denzel
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Mokasha, Mpho Denzel
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction skilled labour , Education and training , Skill development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214472 , uj:21285 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., O.A & Mokasha, M.D. 2016. Implementation of skill development act in the South African construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: The study examined level of implementation and achievement of Skill Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) goals with a view to reducing skill shortage in the construction industry. Using quantitative approach, questionnaires were administered on stakeholders concerned with skill development in the construction industry. Mean Item Score (MIS) was used for analysis and ranking of identified variables. There are certain barriers to the implementation of SDA such as finance and low employer participation but if effectively implemented, it will improve performance of construction projects through skill development of the workforce. The objectives of SDA are currently partially achieved and there is a need to increase public awareness of the importance of skill training. This study has explored the drivers and barriers to the implementation of SDA and level of achievement of its goals. It will be useful for Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), Construction Education and Training Authorities (CETAs) as well as other stakeholders in realising the goals of SDA, thereby improving performance and productivity of construction projects.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Mokasha, Mpho Denzel
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction skilled labour , Education and training , Skill development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214472 , uj:21285 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., O.A & Mokasha, M.D. 2016. Implementation of skill development act in the South African construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: The study examined level of implementation and achievement of Skill Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) goals with a view to reducing skill shortage in the construction industry. Using quantitative approach, questionnaires were administered on stakeholders concerned with skill development in the construction industry. Mean Item Score (MIS) was used for analysis and ranking of identified variables. There are certain barriers to the implementation of SDA such as finance and low employer participation but if effectively implemented, it will improve performance of construction projects through skill development of the workforce. The objectives of SDA are currently partially achieved and there is a need to increase public awareness of the importance of skill training. This study has explored the drivers and barriers to the implementation of SDA and level of achievement of its goals. It will be useful for Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), Construction Education and Training Authorities (CETAs) as well as other stakeholders in realising the goals of SDA, thereby improving performance and productivity of construction projects.
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Value Management as a tool for delivering sustainable rail projects
- Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Ngubane, Njabulo Sydney
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Ngubane, Njabulo Sydney
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: infrastructure development , sustainable neighbourhood , Value engineering
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240902 , uj:24792 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Ngubane, N.S. 2017. Value Management as a tool for delivering sustainable rail projects. From the Conference Proceedings of World Sustainable Bui Environment Confer-ence 2017 Hong Kong -ISBN 978-988-77943-0-1 www.hkgbc.org.hk. , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Ngubane, N.S. 2017. Value Management as a tool for delivering sustainable rail projects. , ISBN: 978-988-77943-0-1
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Ngubane, Njabulo Sydney
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: infrastructure development , sustainable neighbourhood , Value engineering
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240902 , uj:24792 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Ngubane, N.S. 2017. Value Management as a tool for delivering sustainable rail projects. From the Conference Proceedings of World Sustainable Bui Environment Confer-ence 2017 Hong Kong -ISBN 978-988-77943-0-1 www.hkgbc.org.hk. , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Ngubane, N.S. 2017. Value Management as a tool for delivering sustainable rail projects. , ISBN: 978-988-77943-0-1
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Improving resilience of cities through smart city drivers
- Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Aghimien, Douglas O., Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I., Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aghimien, Douglas O. , Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Information Technology , Resilient City , Smart City
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/435547 , uj:37747 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aghimien, D.O., Akinradewo, O.I., and Aigbavboa, C.O. 2020. Improving resilience of cities through smart city drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 20:2, 45-64. http:// dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB. v20i2.6647 , ISSN: 2204-9029
- Description: Abstract: The embracement of smart city approach as a sustainable system for the management and delivery of infrastructural developments has been on the increase, especially in developed and some developing countries. For this to be successful, cities in these countries, particularly in developing ones like South Africa, needs to be resilient because even though resilience can be achieved by making cities smart, smartness does not bring resilience by default. Thus, this study examines various factors influencing the ability of cities to develop resilience through smart city drivers. A survey of construction professionals involved in the design, planning, development and general management of cities and their infrastructure was carried out with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Factors influencing resilience were grouped into five divisions which are climate change, education, food security, public safety and threat to disease, in order of their importance. Findings revealed that the most important of these factors are the development of literacy and technical skills of citizens, regeneration of agricultural land and increased localised food production. The paper further examined the effects of these factors on six smart city drivers and found out that smart economy has the most influence on the resilience of a city. It was concluded that stakeholders concerned with the achievement of resilient smart city must
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aghimien, Douglas O. , Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Information Technology , Resilient City , Smart City
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/435547 , uj:37747 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aghimien, D.O., Akinradewo, O.I., and Aigbavboa, C.O. 2020. Improving resilience of cities through smart city drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 20:2, 45-64. http:// dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB. v20i2.6647 , ISSN: 2204-9029
- Description: Abstract: The embracement of smart city approach as a sustainable system for the management and delivery of infrastructural developments has been on the increase, especially in developed and some developing countries. For this to be successful, cities in these countries, particularly in developing ones like South Africa, needs to be resilient because even though resilience can be achieved by making cities smart, smartness does not bring resilience by default. Thus, this study examines various factors influencing the ability of cities to develop resilience through smart city drivers. A survey of construction professionals involved in the design, planning, development and general management of cities and their infrastructure was carried out with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Factors influencing resilience were grouped into five divisions which are climate change, education, food security, public safety and threat to disease, in order of their importance. Findings revealed that the most important of these factors are the development of literacy and technical skills of citizens, regeneration of agricultural land and increased localised food production. The paper further examined the effects of these factors on six smart city drivers and found out that smart economy has the most influence on the resilience of a city. It was concluded that stakeholders concerned with the achievement of resilient smart city must
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Appraisal of the drivers of smart city development in South Africa
- Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, Aghimien, Douglas O., Aigbavboa, Clinton O., Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I.
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aghimien, Douglas O. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Information technology , Smart city , Smart technology
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/435579 , uj:37750 , ISSN: 2204-9029 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aghimien, D.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., and Akinradewo, O.I. 2020. Appraisal of the drivers of smart city development in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 20:2, 109-126. http://dx.doi. org/10.5130/AJCEB.v20i2.6632
- Description: Abstract: The quest for smart cities and development has been on the increase among infrastructural development stakeholders, including clients, government agencies responsible for the management of infrastructures, construction professionals, sponsors, and financiers of these projects. However, studies around the world have shown that less attention is being paid by these stakeholders to various indices and measures of smart cities. These measures and indices, known as drivers, are smart environment, smart economy, smart people, smart governance, smart mobility, and smart living. Using these drivers and their indicators, a multiple-choice questionnaire was designed in line with existing and relevant literature materials in the subject area. These questionnaires were administered on construction professionals with relevant and adequate knowledge of smart construction. Smart environment was found to be a major driver of a smart city while smart people, smart governance and smart living are also key to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the concept. The developed key smart city drivers are a workable, adaptable and efficient city design mechanism and it will be useful for city planners, statutory agencies as well other stakeholders in the development of smart cities.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aghimien, Douglas O. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Akinradewo, Opeoluwa I.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Information technology , Smart city , Smart technology
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/435579 , uj:37750 , ISSN: 2204-9029 , Citation: Oke, A.E., Aghimien, D.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., and Akinradewo, O.I. 2020. Appraisal of the drivers of smart city development in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 20:2, 109-126. http://dx.doi. org/10.5130/AJCEB.v20i2.6632
- Description: Abstract: The quest for smart cities and development has been on the increase among infrastructural development stakeholders, including clients, government agencies responsible for the management of infrastructures, construction professionals, sponsors, and financiers of these projects. However, studies around the world have shown that less attention is being paid by these stakeholders to various indices and measures of smart cities. These measures and indices, known as drivers, are smart environment, smart economy, smart people, smart governance, smart mobility, and smart living. Using these drivers and their indicators, a multiple-choice questionnaire was designed in line with existing and relevant literature materials in the subject area. These questionnaires were administered on construction professionals with relevant and adequate knowledge of smart construction. Smart environment was found to be a major driver of a smart city while smart people, smart governance and smart living are also key to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the concept. The developed key smart city drivers are a workable, adaptable and efficient city design mechanism and it will be useful for city planners, statutory agencies as well other stakeholders in the development of smart cities.
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