Addressing flood challenges in Ghana : a case of the Accra metropolis
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Floods - Ghana - Accra , Flood control - Ghana - Accra
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217159 , uj:21606 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Addressing flood challenges in Ghana : a case of the Accra metropolis. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, ICIDA-2016
- Description: Abstract: Flooding has been a global pandemic for the past decade. In Ghana, it has been an annual tragedy occurrence, particularly in the capital city, Accra resulting in loss of lives and property. Regardless of the many suggested solutions in mitigating these floods, Ghana still experience excessive flooding. The study through an exploratory literature review methodology, reports on the challenges faced in addressing flood control strategies in the capital city of Ghana and makes recommendations for implementation. The study revealed that the single dimensional approach to flood management, lack of adequate funding, poor attitude of residence (Ghanaians) towards the environment and sanitation and finally the ad-hoc management solution to flood posed a major challenge in addressing flood situations. It is recommended that a more sustainable strategy for flood management, holistically addressing flood challenges, intensifying education and prompt prediction of flood occurrence and timely and adequate funding for flood management activities would help address flood challenges. The study makes contribution to literature on addressing flood challenges in Accra for consideration by city authorities.
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Floods - Ghana - Accra , Flood control - Ghana - Accra
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217159 , uj:21606 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Addressing flood challenges in Ghana : a case of the Accra metropolis. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, ICIDA-2016
- Description: Abstract: Flooding has been a global pandemic for the past decade. In Ghana, it has been an annual tragedy occurrence, particularly in the capital city, Accra resulting in loss of lives and property. Regardless of the many suggested solutions in mitigating these floods, Ghana still experience excessive flooding. The study through an exploratory literature review methodology, reports on the challenges faced in addressing flood control strategies in the capital city of Ghana and makes recommendations for implementation. The study revealed that the single dimensional approach to flood management, lack of adequate funding, poor attitude of residence (Ghanaians) towards the environment and sanitation and finally the ad-hoc management solution to flood posed a major challenge in addressing flood situations. It is recommended that a more sustainable strategy for flood management, holistically addressing flood challenges, intensifying education and prompt prediction of flood occurrence and timely and adequate funding for flood management activities would help address flood challenges. The study makes contribution to literature on addressing flood challenges in Accra for consideration by city authorities.
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Conceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnicsConceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnics
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Engineering education , Polytechnics , Conceptual framework
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213283 , uj:21128 , Citation: Tengan, C & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Conceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnicsConceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnics.
- Description: Abstract: Successive Governments in Ghana since the preindependence era have all underscored the significance of engineering education as a catalyst for transforming and growing the economy as well as promoting national development. Polytechnic education in Ghana is also perceived as the panacea to the growing unemployment rate in the country and trains middle-level skilled manpower for industry for national development. However, Polytechnics have failed to harness its potential to enhance engineering education to meet the needs of industry in Ghana, Conceptualising factors that may contribute to enhancing engineering education in Ghana's polytechnic education in the face of the conversion into technical university is the focus of this paper. A brief review of Polytechnic education in Ghana from second cycle level to a technical university status is done. The study adopted the desk review approach by examining literature from journal articles, the internet sources, conference proceedings, books and other relevant materials related to the study. Five (5) critical factors have been discussed to have an influence on engineering education in Polytechnics in Ghana. These factors include competence-based teaching and learning, monitored industrial training/internship, funding, educational field visits and industrial collaboration. These factors if considered and implemented may enhance the quality of teaching and learning and translate in the quality of graduates churn out and above all improve the country's economic productivity.
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Engineering education , Polytechnics , Conceptual framework
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213283 , uj:21128 , Citation: Tengan, C & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Conceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnicsConceptual framework for enhancing engineering education in Ghana’s polytechnics.
- Description: Abstract: Successive Governments in Ghana since the preindependence era have all underscored the significance of engineering education as a catalyst for transforming and growing the economy as well as promoting national development. Polytechnic education in Ghana is also perceived as the panacea to the growing unemployment rate in the country and trains middle-level skilled manpower for industry for national development. However, Polytechnics have failed to harness its potential to enhance engineering education to meet the needs of industry in Ghana, Conceptualising factors that may contribute to enhancing engineering education in Ghana's polytechnic education in the face of the conversion into technical university is the focus of this paper. A brief review of Polytechnic education in Ghana from second cycle level to a technical university status is done. The study adopted the desk review approach by examining literature from journal articles, the internet sources, conference proceedings, books and other relevant materials related to the study. Five (5) critical factors have been discussed to have an influence on engineering education in Polytechnics in Ghana. These factors include competence-based teaching and learning, monitored industrial training/internship, funding, educational field visits and industrial collaboration. These factors if considered and implemented may enhance the quality of teaching and learning and translate in the quality of graduates churn out and above all improve the country's economic productivity.
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Economic development as a function of construction project performance
- Oke, Ayodeji, Ogungbile, Adedayo, Oyewobi, Luqman, Tengan, Callistus
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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Evaluating barriers to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry stakeholders , Effective project implementation , Project monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94056 , uj:20425 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Evaluating barriers to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Construction projects monitoring and evaluation is a vital process in the project delivery which is aimed at ensuring the major objectives and goals are achieved. However, the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry have seen numerous challenges and as a result, the poor performance of the industry. This paper identifies and evaluates the barriers faced by projects in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry. Literature was reviewed and subsequently, a semi-structured questionnaire developed to stimulate the relevant response from the major stakeholders in the Ghanaian construction industry. The collected data were analysed using the one sample t-test. Literature revealed ten (10) challenging factors to the implementation of monitoring and evaluation. Weak institutional capacity, limited resources and budgetary allocations for monitoring & evaluation, weak linkage between planning, budgeting and monitoring & evaluation, weak demand for and utilisation of monitoring and evaluation results and finally, poor data quality, data gaps and inconsistencies were identified as the most significant contributing factors to the implementation of PM&E in Ghana construction projects. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the challenges to effective monitoring and evaluation of construction projects.
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry stakeholders , Effective project implementation , Project monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94056 , uj:20425 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Evaluating barriers to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Construction projects monitoring and evaluation is a vital process in the project delivery which is aimed at ensuring the major objectives and goals are achieved. However, the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry have seen numerous challenges and as a result, the poor performance of the industry. This paper identifies and evaluates the barriers faced by projects in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in the Ghanaian construction industry. Literature was reviewed and subsequently, a semi-structured questionnaire developed to stimulate the relevant response from the major stakeholders in the Ghanaian construction industry. The collected data were analysed using the one sample t-test. Literature revealed ten (10) challenging factors to the implementation of monitoring and evaluation. Weak institutional capacity, limited resources and budgetary allocations for monitoring & evaluation, weak linkage between planning, budgeting and monitoring & evaluation, weak demand for and utilisation of monitoring and evaluation results and finally, poor data quality, data gaps and inconsistencies were identified as the most significant contributing factors to the implementation of PM&E in Ghana construction projects. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the challenges to effective monitoring and evaluation of construction projects.
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Stakeholder engagement and participation in monitoring and evaluation of construction projects in Ghana.
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Stakeholders participation , Local government , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124004 , uj:20862 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Stakeholder engagement and participation in monitoring and evaluation of construction projects in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: Globally, the construction industry is acknowledged to be complex in its activities and processes. The need for transparency in monitoring and evaluation to promote both external and internal accountability in construction project delivery cannot be overemphasized, hence stakeholders engagement and participation. This paper reports on the level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery and participation in monitoring and evaluation of public construction projects in Ghana. Both structured interview guide and questionnaire schedule were used to collect relevant data for the study. A desk review of journal articles, conference proceedings, published and unpublished thesis work from the institutions’ database and internet sources relevant the study was adopted to underpin the study. Project implementation minutes and meeting attendance were also perused. Data was descriptively analyzed. Six key stakeholders were identified in local government project delivery in Ghana. It was evident from the study that there was a high level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery whiles participation of stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation of public projects at the local government level was very poor...
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Stakeholders participation , Local government , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124004 , uj:20862 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Stakeholder engagement and participation in monitoring and evaluation of construction projects in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: Globally, the construction industry is acknowledged to be complex in its activities and processes. The need for transparency in monitoring and evaluation to promote both external and internal accountability in construction project delivery cannot be overemphasized, hence stakeholders engagement and participation. This paper reports on the level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery and participation in monitoring and evaluation of public construction projects in Ghana. Both structured interview guide and questionnaire schedule were used to collect relevant data for the study. A desk review of journal articles, conference proceedings, published and unpublished thesis work from the institutions’ database and internet sources relevant the study was adopted to underpin the study. Project implementation minutes and meeting attendance were also perused. Data was descriptively analyzed. Six key stakeholders were identified in local government project delivery in Ghana. It was evident from the study that there was a high level of stakeholder engagement in project delivery whiles participation of stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation of public projects at the local government level was very poor...
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A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
- Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Ghana , Monitoring and evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254494 , uj:26641 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. A Delphi technique approach towards the need for and relevance of construction project monitoring and evaluation practices.
- Description: Abstract: The practical experience of the researchers on the implementation of the inductive methodology to knowledge dissemination using the Delphi technique approach is reported in this study. The Delphi method is a vital procedure of reaching consensus on issues that cannot be resolved in a once-off discussion. The research commenced with five questions to ascertain the views of experts with the aim of reaching consensus on the need for and relevance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation in achieving project success in Ghana’s construction industry. Experts for the study were identified from the Ghanaian construction industry (quantity surveyors, architect, and engineers), research, and academic institutions of higher learning faculties in Ghana. After two iterative Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the need for and relevance of M&E to achieve project success as suggested by the experts during the Delphi process. Based on the difficulties faced in the process, the study recommends clear and concise instructions to Delphi experts on the process. Also, the length of the structured Delphi questionnaire should be as short as possible to ensure a high response rate with a constant reminder to experts before the close of the submission of responses. In conclusion, the authors argue that the Delphi technique is vital for studies in areas where consensus on the need for and relevance of construction project management practices is yet to be reached.
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Occupational safety and health (OSH) sustainability compliance in the Ghanaian construction industry : perspective of casual workers
- Tengan, Callistus, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Casual Workers Compliance , Construction industry - Health aspects - Ghana , Construction industry - Ghana - Safety measures , Industrial safety - Ghana , Casual labor - Ghana
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218452 , uj:21773 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. Occupational safety and health (OSH) sustainability compliance in the Ghanaian construction industry : perspective of casual workers.
- Description: Abstract: Health and safety sustainability is fundamental to the performance and growth of the construction industry as well as all other economic sectors globally. OSH offers a risk free and safe working environment with influence on productivity and as such Ws imperative for construction firms to provide and ensure compliance by all workers particularly casual workers. The study sought tofind out the perspective of casual workers on the compliance to occupational health and safety (OHS) practice in the Ghanaian construction industry as well as sustainable OSH strategies to improve the compliance level of casual workers. A structured interview questionnaire survey was used to collect data from casual workers on selected construction sites in Ghana. The study revealed a poor compliance to basic OHS regulations by casual workers. This was attributed to; unsafe attitudes and behaviour less education on health and safety1 inadequate supply of personal protective equipment1 less supervision and improper use of tools and equipment. Recommendation are made for the empowerment of the factories inspectorate and labour departments to effectively undertake their mandate under the law1 the merger of all occupational safety and health policy documents into one single document is recommended and finally the passage of the construction industry bill to help regulate ensure strict compliance by industry players in the implementation of projects. In conclusion, strict compliance to OHS practice of casual workers should be ensured through close supervision at site; thus wearing a PPE must be a pre-requisite to access to site, safety education for workers should be undertaken as well as ensuring that occupational safety and health safety compliance declaration be considered a basic contractual requirement for the award of projects (at least for government of Ghanafunded projects).
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- Authors: Tengan, Callistus , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Casual Workers Compliance , Construction industry - Health aspects - Ghana , Construction industry - Ghana - Safety measures , Industrial safety - Ghana , Casual labor - Ghana
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218452 , uj:21773 , Citation: Tengan, C. & Aigbavboa, C. 2017. Occupational safety and health (OSH) sustainability compliance in the Ghanaian construction industry : perspective of casual workers.
- Description: Abstract: Health and safety sustainability is fundamental to the performance and growth of the construction industry as well as all other economic sectors globally. OSH offers a risk free and safe working environment with influence on productivity and as such Ws imperative for construction firms to provide and ensure compliance by all workers particularly casual workers. The study sought tofind out the perspective of casual workers on the compliance to occupational health and safety (OHS) practice in the Ghanaian construction industry as well as sustainable OSH strategies to improve the compliance level of casual workers. A structured interview questionnaire survey was used to collect data from casual workers on selected construction sites in Ghana. The study revealed a poor compliance to basic OHS regulations by casual workers. This was attributed to; unsafe attitudes and behaviour less education on health and safety1 inadequate supply of personal protective equipment1 less supervision and improper use of tools and equipment. Recommendation are made for the empowerment of the factories inspectorate and labour departments to effectively undertake their mandate under the law1 the merger of all occupational safety and health policy documents into one single document is recommended and finally the passage of the construction industry bill to help regulate ensure strict compliance by industry players in the implementation of projects. In conclusion, strict compliance to OHS practice of casual workers should be ensured through close supervision at site; thus wearing a PPE must be a pre-requisite to access to site, safety education for workers should be undertaken as well as ensuring that occupational safety and health safety compliance declaration be considered a basic contractual requirement for the award of projects (at least for government of Ghanafunded projects).
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