Awareness and utilization of construction videos in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana
- Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Building technology , Construction videos , Construction technology courses
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213255 , uj:21125 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W. D. 2016. Awareness and utilization of construction videos in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: This study explores the use of construction videos as an educational tool in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana. The objectives were to find out the g. The study mostly used quantitative data. The population and sample size comprised lecturers who handled the courses from the first to final years' in the Higher National Diploma Building Technology programme in the top five Polytechnics namely; Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua and Cape Coast. Cluster sampling technique was used in selecting respondents. Structured interview in the form of questionnaires was used with 100% response rate. The findings revealed that, the 100% awareness of construction videos were; megastructure world's tallest hotel, formwork to columns and beams, building technology industrialised building system and modern home construction technique. Most of the respondents used construction videos from downloads to teach which followed by those who access it online. The least respondents refer students to watch it during teaching. Level100 bad substructure, superstructure walls and columns, and retaining walls videos mostly used in teaching. Level 200 bad staircase, roof, framed structures construction videos fairly used in the teaching of construction technology course. Level 300 bad industrialised building system, precast and road videos used in teaching. It is however recommended that project consultants who work on projects to be executed by top class contractors should add a draft in the conditions of contract that the project would be videoed for educational purpose.
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- Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Building technology , Construction videos , Construction technology courses
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213255 , uj:21125 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W. D. 2016. Awareness and utilization of construction videos in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana.
- Description: Abstract: This study explores the use of construction videos as an educational tool in the teaching of construction technology courses in Ghana. The objectives were to find out the g. The study mostly used quantitative data. The population and sample size comprised lecturers who handled the courses from the first to final years' in the Higher National Diploma Building Technology programme in the top five Polytechnics namely; Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua and Cape Coast. Cluster sampling technique was used in selecting respondents. Structured interview in the form of questionnaires was used with 100% response rate. The findings revealed that, the 100% awareness of construction videos were; megastructure world's tallest hotel, formwork to columns and beams, building technology industrialised building system and modern home construction technique. Most of the respondents used construction videos from downloads to teach which followed by those who access it online. The least respondents refer students to watch it during teaching. Level100 bad substructure, superstructure walls and columns, and retaining walls videos mostly used in teaching. Level 200 bad staircase, roof, framed structures construction videos fairly used in the teaching of construction technology course. Level 300 bad industrialised building system, precast and road videos used in teaching. It is however recommended that project consultants who work on projects to be executed by top class contractors should add a draft in the conditions of contract that the project would be videoed for educational purpose.
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Exploring the integrated cost control models used in the construction industry
- Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Cost control , Model , Construction industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217000 , uj:21584 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Exploring the integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Project cost control models bring about all the techniques used in developing construction cost, cash flow forecasting and cost control. The construction industry has been unfamiliar with its characteristics and properties.This study therefore exploresthe existing integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.The study was conducted through a literatureresearch. Three different integrated cost control models used for the construction industry were selected between the years 2001 and 2013. The data used in the report is mainly qualitative and it was based on content analysis.The findings show that all the models had cost control systems. The inputs of the models were bills of quantities, resources list, activities programme, work breakdown structure and estimates. The processes of the models were managing all the resources; materials, labour, equipment and overhead costs, monitoring, controlling, reporting, decision making, corrective actions, forecasting and deadlines. Lastly the outputs of the models were project loss or profit, post evaluation and historical data kept for future use.
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- Authors: Adjei, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Cost control , Model , Construction industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217000 , uj:21584 , Citation: Adjei, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Exploring the integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Project cost control models bring about all the techniques used in developing construction cost, cash flow forecasting and cost control. The construction industry has been unfamiliar with its characteristics and properties.This study therefore exploresthe existing integrated cost control models used in the construction industry.The study was conducted through a literatureresearch. Three different integrated cost control models used for the construction industry were selected between the years 2001 and 2013. The data used in the report is mainly qualitative and it was based on content analysis.The findings show that all the models had cost control systems. The inputs of the models were bills of quantities, resources list, activities programme, work breakdown structure and estimates. The processes of the models were managing all the resources; materials, labour, equipment and overhead costs, monitoring, controlling, reporting, decision making, corrective actions, forecasting and deadlines. Lastly the outputs of the models were project loss or profit, post evaluation and historical data kept for future use.
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Project communication within small and medium-sized construction firms
- Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Communication , Construction
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/67499 , uj:17609 , Citation: Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Project communication within small and medium-sized construction firms.
- Description: Abstract: Communication is considered as a tool in the heart of management in enhancing project targets and Milestones not only in the construction sector but other sectors as well. The construction industry has however been characterized with its massive investment and associated risks. As a result, when main and sub-activities and tasks to be executed on project sites are not properly communicated among project teams and stakeholders, it will vehemently incur additional cost on the project, cause injury from accidents and may delay the entire project completion schedule amongst others. This exploratory study seek to establish the project communication structure used by construction SMEs and also to develop a pattern within the communication structure of SMEs that will avert uncertainties in a form of barriers to their communication. In order to accomplish the exploratory study, semi-structure interview sessions were conducted among construction professionals and clients via purposive sampling. The targeted population for the study was adequately prepared as a result of the prior notification for the interviews. Findings from the study revealed that most of the construction SMEs do not have established communication structure in their operations. Further, the SMEs only realized the need for a communication pattern when they encounter complex issues such as dispute on a claim with clients and stakeholders. The study recommends that prior to the execution of projects by SMEs, the communication lines must be clearly defined as well as the reporting a system with an in-depth briefing for all team members and stakeholders to be privy.
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- Authors: Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Communication , Construction
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/67499 , uj:17609 , Citation: Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Project communication within small and medium-sized construction firms.
- Description: Abstract: Communication is considered as a tool in the heart of management in enhancing project targets and Milestones not only in the construction sector but other sectors as well. The construction industry has however been characterized with its massive investment and associated risks. As a result, when main and sub-activities and tasks to be executed on project sites are not properly communicated among project teams and stakeholders, it will vehemently incur additional cost on the project, cause injury from accidents and may delay the entire project completion schedule amongst others. This exploratory study seek to establish the project communication structure used by construction SMEs and also to develop a pattern within the communication structure of SMEs that will avert uncertainties in a form of barriers to their communication. In order to accomplish the exploratory study, semi-structure interview sessions were conducted among construction professionals and clients via purposive sampling. The targeted population for the study was adequately prepared as a result of the prior notification for the interviews. Findings from the study revealed that most of the construction SMEs do not have established communication structure in their operations. Further, the SMEs only realized the need for a communication pattern when they encounter complex issues such as dispute on a claim with clients and stakeholders. The study recommends that prior to the execution of projects by SMEs, the communication lines must be clearly defined as well as the reporting a system with an in-depth briefing for all team members and stakeholders to be privy.
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Residents’ perception of subsidised low-income housing in South Africa : a case study of Kliptown, Johannesburg
- Aigbavboa, C. O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369049 , uj:5327 , ISSN 0970-9274 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8618
- Description: This paper presents findings on the perception of low-income housing occupants on the quality of houses that have been built through the South Africa National Housing Subsidy Scheme Programme in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The study also looks at the expectations of the occupants of the RDP houses prior to when the houses were allocated to them; if they were met by the houses provided. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted in Kliptown, Soweto in Johannesburg to determine the objective of the study. The respondents involved in the data gathering were only housing subsidy beneficiaries. The survey results revealed that the expectations of the occupants in terms of their housing needs were not met. Further findings also revealed that most of the houses had defects, the extents of which mere repairs by the occupants cannot handle. Also, the occupants indicated that the houses were not of good quality. Housing subsidy occupants’ perception has not been widely explored even though it is generally accepted that the quality of the South Africa subsidised houses is of low quality. Post- occupancy evaluation and prior and post-consultation with the occupants is as important as the houses being delivered. The paper contributes to this body of knowledge.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369049 , uj:5327 , ISSN 0970-9274 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8618
- Description: This paper presents findings on the perception of low-income housing occupants on the quality of houses that have been built through the South Africa National Housing Subsidy Scheme Programme in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The study also looks at the expectations of the occupants of the RDP houses prior to when the houses were allocated to them; if they were met by the houses provided. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted in Kliptown, Soweto in Johannesburg to determine the objective of the study. The respondents involved in the data gathering were only housing subsidy beneficiaries. The survey results revealed that the expectations of the occupants in terms of their housing needs were not met. Further findings also revealed that most of the houses had defects, the extents of which mere repairs by the occupants cannot handle. Also, the occupants indicated that the houses were not of good quality. Housing subsidy occupants’ perception has not been widely explored even though it is generally accepted that the quality of the South Africa subsidised houses is of low quality. Post- occupancy evaluation and prior and post-consultation with the occupants is as important as the houses being delivered. The paper contributes to this body of knowledge.
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An exploratory study of the major causes of construction disputes in the South African construction sector
- Aigbavboa, C.O, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Labor disputes - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4776 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11959
- Description: The construction industry is mired in disputes. It is one of the leading industries that is involved in a number of disputes. This paper examines the major causes of disputes in the construction industry and it further identifies the effects disputes have on projects and investigate the forms of minimizing the disputes and how to resolve them. This study was conducted through the use of secondary data from the use of journals, books and internet to achieve the objective for the study. The review of literature looked into details the different views from different scholars about the causes of disputes then deduce from those views the major causes the major causes of dispute in the South Africa construction sector. The findings from the literature review showed that the major causes of disputes revolve around people, process and project characteristics. It was also mostly mentioned that project uncertainty, contractual problems and opportunistic behaviour cause construction disputes. The purpose of this academic paper was to justify the need to know the major causes of disputes in the South African construction industry and to further establish the effects disputes have on construction and to suggest ways to minimize and resolve disputes in projects. It is said that the people, process and projects characteristics are major causes of disputes and so is the project uncertainty, contractual problems and opportunistic behaviours. As a way to resolve disputes, alternative dispute resolutions are put in place and so are adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Labor disputes - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4776 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11959
- Description: The construction industry is mired in disputes. It is one of the leading industries that is involved in a number of disputes. This paper examines the major causes of disputes in the construction industry and it further identifies the effects disputes have on projects and investigate the forms of minimizing the disputes and how to resolve them. This study was conducted through the use of secondary data from the use of journals, books and internet to achieve the objective for the study. The review of literature looked into details the different views from different scholars about the causes of disputes then deduce from those views the major causes the major causes of dispute in the South Africa construction sector. The findings from the literature review showed that the major causes of disputes revolve around people, process and project characteristics. It was also mostly mentioned that project uncertainty, contractual problems and opportunistic behaviour cause construction disputes. The purpose of this academic paper was to justify the need to know the major causes of disputes in the South African construction industry and to further establish the effects disputes have on construction and to suggest ways to minimize and resolve disputes in projects. It is said that the people, process and projects characteristics are major causes of disputes and so is the project uncertainty, contractual problems and opportunistic behaviours. As a way to resolve disputes, alternative dispute resolutions are put in place and so are adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
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Identification of critical success factors for the survival of small, medium and micro enterprise contracting firms in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Tshikhudo, L.M., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Tshikhudo, L.M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Critical success factors , Small and medium sized contractors - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4793 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12045
- Description: The objective of this study is to investigate the critical success factors (CSF) that influence the success of small and medium sized contractors in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, Gauteng province of South Africa. An all-inclusive literature study was carried out. A structured questionnaire was developed for 50 SMME contracting firms to access the standing of their enterprises and also to scrutinize the CSF that influence the success of their businesses. Findings emanating from the study reveal that good management skills, maintaining good relationships with clients, proper record keeping and good cash flow management were the prime CSF needed by the SMME in the greater Johannesburg region for the survival of their firms. This study contributes to the preposition that CSFs are necessary for the survival of SMMEs as they are seen to hold the key to the development of the local economies and the nations at large.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Tshikhudo, L.M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Critical success factors , Small and medium sized contractors - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4793 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12045
- Description: The objective of this study is to investigate the critical success factors (CSF) that influence the success of small and medium sized contractors in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, Gauteng province of South Africa. An all-inclusive literature study was carried out. A structured questionnaire was developed for 50 SMME contracting firms to access the standing of their enterprises and also to scrutinize the CSF that influence the success of their businesses. Findings emanating from the study reveal that good management skills, maintaining good relationships with clients, proper record keeping and good cash flow management were the prime CSF needed by the SMME in the greater Johannesburg region for the survival of their firms. This study contributes to the preposition that CSFs are necessary for the survival of SMMEs as they are seen to hold the key to the development of the local economies and the nations at large.
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An exploration of public private partnership in infrastructure development in South Africa
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Liphadzi, M., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Liphadzi, M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Building energy efficiency assessment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4792 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12044
- Description: Building energy efficiency assessment (BEEA) is an important area in both the built environment and energy management. Over the years it has received increasing attention among researchers due to the pertinent sustainability issues. What is the common practice in building energy assessment research methodology? This study attempts to find the common practice in BEEA research methodology to find out how developing countries can be equipped to do more research in this field. In this paper five major journals in the field of building energy are quantitatively reviewed with a particular interest in identifying what methods and approaches have been presented or employed in BEEA. A scanning of the search results gave a list of 63 articles that are considered relevant to the research interest. The assessment methods were introduced and categorized in a manner that helps the readers get the best sense of the overall picture. The results indicate that 65% of the studies employed more than one research method and documentation dominated BEEA research. The study showed that to develop the research capacity of developing countries in this area the need for expertise, availability of data and policy direction needs to be in place.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Liphadzi, M. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Building energy efficiency assessment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4792 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12044
- Description: Building energy efficiency assessment (BEEA) is an important area in both the built environment and energy management. Over the years it has received increasing attention among researchers due to the pertinent sustainability issues. What is the common practice in building energy assessment research methodology? This study attempts to find the common practice in BEEA research methodology to find out how developing countries can be equipped to do more research in this field. In this paper five major journals in the field of building energy are quantitatively reviewed with a particular interest in identifying what methods and approaches have been presented or employed in BEEA. A scanning of the search results gave a list of 63 articles that are considered relevant to the research interest. The assessment methods were introduced and categorized in a manner that helps the readers get the best sense of the overall picture. The results indicate that 65% of the studies employed more than one research method and documentation dominated BEEA research. The study showed that to develop the research capacity of developing countries in this area the need for expertise, availability of data and policy direction needs to be in place.
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Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Beneficiary participation , Housing , Housing policy
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/372614 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/81352 , uj:18817 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Beneficiaries’ participation is a rich concept that varies with its application and definition. The way participation is defined, depends on the context in which it occurs. For some scholars, it is a matter of principle; for others, a matter of practice; for even more it is an end in itself. Hence, in this paper a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation will be discussed in relation to subsidised low-income housing beneficiaries. The data used in this research were derived from secondary sources only; through a detailed review of related literature on the subject in order to meet the research objectives. The study is a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation. From the review of the extant literature, it was found that participation is a stereotyped word like children use Lego pieces. Like Lego pieces, the words fit arbitrarily together and support the most fanciful constructions. They have no content but do serve a function. As these words are separate from any context, they are ideal for manipulative purposes. Hence, it was found that ‘Participation’ belongs to this category of word. Therefore, because involvements in projects and other ventures gives people a better understanding of their interests and the interests of others, and, in some cases, brings them to see what would be best for the entire group, this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge in the conceptualisation of subsidised low-income beneficiary participation in South Africa.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Beneficiary participation , Housing , Housing policy
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/372614 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/81352 , uj:18817 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Beneficiaries’ participation is a rich concept that varies with its application and definition. The way participation is defined, depends on the context in which it occurs. For some scholars, it is a matter of principle; for others, a matter of practice; for even more it is an end in itself. Hence, in this paper a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation will be discussed in relation to subsidised low-income housing beneficiaries. The data used in this research were derived from secondary sources only; through a detailed review of related literature on the subject in order to meet the research objectives. The study is a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation. From the review of the extant literature, it was found that participation is a stereotyped word like children use Lego pieces. Like Lego pieces, the words fit arbitrarily together and support the most fanciful constructions. They have no content but do serve a function. As these words are separate from any context, they are ideal for manipulative purposes. Hence, it was found that ‘Participation’ belongs to this category of word. Therefore, because involvements in projects and other ventures gives people a better understanding of their interests and the interests of others, and, in some cases, brings them to see what would be best for the entire group, this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge in the conceptualisation of subsidised low-income beneficiary participation in South Africa.
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Information Communication Technology (ICT) usage as a driver of construction professional practice : lessons from South Africa
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Lesito, K.P.
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Lesito, K.P.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Information Communication Technology , Construction industry , Professional practice
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85333 , uj:19330 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, W.D. & Lesito, K.P. 2015. Information Communication Technology (ICT) usage as a driver of construction professional practice : lessons from South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper examines the impact of ICT in professional practice in the South African construction industry. This is with the view that ICT utilization inprofessional practice has the potential to facilitate better decision-making ability and savings in operating costs, amongst others. The data for the study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data -was obtained through the survey method, while the secondary data -was obtained from the review of literature. Theprimary datafor the study -was collected through a structured questionnaire survey distributed to a sample of 37professionals in the construction industry. The results revealed that architectura engineering and quantity surveying functions have been largely computerised. However, data and document management is still done through the traditional -way of manual.filing. Therefore, because construction industry professionals are a rich source of information about ICT and its improvement within the industry, the study provide valuable insight into the cu"ent usage of ICT in construction professional practise firms, which thus reveals the level of ICT adaptation in South African CL Hence, this thus shows that ICT surveys can be used to determine the number of users of these systems, identify the core impacts ICT has had on day to day activities.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Lesito, K.P.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Information Communication Technology , Construction industry , Professional practice
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85333 , uj:19330 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, W.D. & Lesito, K.P. 2015. Information Communication Technology (ICT) usage as a driver of construction professional practice : lessons from South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper examines the impact of ICT in professional practice in the South African construction industry. This is with the view that ICT utilization inprofessional practice has the potential to facilitate better decision-making ability and savings in operating costs, amongst others. The data for the study was derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data -was obtained through the survey method, while the secondary data -was obtained from the review of literature. Theprimary datafor the study -was collected through a structured questionnaire survey distributed to a sample of 37professionals in the construction industry. The results revealed that architectura engineering and quantity surveying functions have been largely computerised. However, data and document management is still done through the traditional -way of manual.filing. Therefore, because construction industry professionals are a rich source of information about ICT and its improvement within the industry, the study provide valuable insight into the cu"ent usage of ICT in construction professional practise firms, which thus reveals the level of ICT adaptation in South African CL Hence, this thus shows that ICT surveys can be used to determine the number of users of these systems, identify the core impacts ICT has had on day to day activities.
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Housing regeneration in Tshwane metropolitan municipalities of South Africa
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Housing regeneration , informal settlement
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69008 , uj:17806 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Housing regeneration in Tshwane metropolitan municipalities of South Africa
- Description: Abstract: The South African Government since 1994 has initiated and implemented several housing delivery programmes and subsidy mechanisms to eliminate the incidence of ‘slum housing’ and its associated poverty. In addition to high levels of unemployment, there is also a widely acknowledged need for housing and municipal infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, streets, stormwater drainage, electricity, and refuse collection. However, the provision of adequate housing for the poor to reduce poverty and improve the quality of people’s life has been a huge challenge for the South African Government over the years. The high level of unemployment and relatively low average wage level contribute to a major housing affordability problem in South Africa. The high unemployment rate forces many people to live in unstructured settlements; hence the need for housing regeneration, as city regeneration has become a critical concern for the South African Government. The objective of this paper is to study the process of housing regeneration through the upgrading and eradication of informal settlements in Tshwane metropolitan municipality (TMM), Gauteng Province South Africa. The paper assess the lessons and challenges that can be learnt through housing regeneration programmes in Tshwane metropolitan municipality. The paper closes with recommendations on how housing regeneration can be improved.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Housing regeneration , informal settlement
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/69008 , uj:17806 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Housing regeneration in Tshwane metropolitan municipalities of South Africa
- Description: Abstract: The South African Government since 1994 has initiated and implemented several housing delivery programmes and subsidy mechanisms to eliminate the incidence of ‘slum housing’ and its associated poverty. In addition to high levels of unemployment, there is also a widely acknowledged need for housing and municipal infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, streets, stormwater drainage, electricity, and refuse collection. However, the provision of adequate housing for the poor to reduce poverty and improve the quality of people’s life has been a huge challenge for the South African Government over the years. The high level of unemployment and relatively low average wage level contribute to a major housing affordability problem in South Africa. The high unemployment rate forces many people to live in unstructured settlements; hence the need for housing regeneration, as city regeneration has become a critical concern for the South African Government. The objective of this paper is to study the process of housing regeneration through the upgrading and eradication of informal settlements in Tshwane metropolitan municipality (TMM), Gauteng Province South Africa. The paper assess the lessons and challenges that can be learnt through housing regeneration programmes in Tshwane metropolitan municipality. The paper closes with recommendations on how housing regeneration can be improved.
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An assessment of critical success factors for the reduction of the cost of poor quality from construction projects in South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4786 , ISSN 978-0-9552390-8-3 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11969
- Description: Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4786 , ISSN 978-0-9552390-8-3 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11969
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Structural equation modelling of building quality constructs as a predictor of satisfaction in subsidised low-income housing
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Building quality features , Structural equation modelling , Residential satisfaction - South Africa , Low-income housing - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4833 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12434
- Description: Residents’ satisfaction with the building quality and housing condition features has received an increasing recognition as a significant factor which influences the occupants’ satisfaction with their housing units. This paper reports the use of Structural Equation Modelling technique to test the influence of building quality features as a predictor of residents’ satisfaction. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study were obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Primary data were collected by a face-to-face administered questionnaire survey conducted among 751 low-income housing residents’ in three metropolitan and one district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Data gathered via the questionnaire survey were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) which was used to assess the factorial structure of the constructs. Using Structural Equation Modelling software - EQS version 6.2, the factorial structure, reliability and validity of building quality features indicator variables were investigated. The statistical results support the research hypothesised positive relationship that building quality feature has a direct influence in predicting residents’ satisfaction with their houses. Also, the influence of building quality feature on residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant. Further SEM analysis revealed that the Rho and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of internal consistency were over 0.70 criterions for acceptability, and the constructs shows a good mode fit to the sample data. The Z-statistics analysis also revealed that the constructs have direct influence in determining low-income residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The result advocates a practical consideration of these construct in future development of subsidised low-income housing in South Africa.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Building quality features , Structural equation modelling , Residential satisfaction - South Africa , Low-income housing - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4833 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12434
- Description: Residents’ satisfaction with the building quality and housing condition features has received an increasing recognition as a significant factor which influences the occupants’ satisfaction with their housing units. This paper reports the use of Structural Equation Modelling technique to test the influence of building quality features as a predictor of residents’ satisfaction. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study were obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Primary data were collected by a face-to-face administered questionnaire survey conducted among 751 low-income housing residents’ in three metropolitan and one district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Data gathered via the questionnaire survey were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) which was used to assess the factorial structure of the constructs. Using Structural Equation Modelling software - EQS version 6.2, the factorial structure, reliability and validity of building quality features indicator variables were investigated. The statistical results support the research hypothesised positive relationship that building quality feature has a direct influence in predicting residents’ satisfaction with their houses. Also, the influence of building quality feature on residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant. Further SEM analysis revealed that the Rho and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of internal consistency were over 0.70 criterions for acceptability, and the constructs shows a good mode fit to the sample data. The Z-statistics analysis also revealed that the constructs have direct influence in determining low-income residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The result advocates a practical consideration of these construct in future development of subsidised low-income housing in South Africa.
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The role of beneficiaries’ participation in South Africa low-income housing occupants’ satisfaction
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/365641 , uj:4865 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12541
- Description: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from an investigation conducted in South Africa subsidised low-income housing, on how beneficiary’s participation could influence residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study was obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Using Structural Equation Modelling software EQS, the influence of beneficiaries’ participation was investigated. The finding was that beneficiary participation influence on the residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant and hence exacted a direct influence in the prediction of the residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The research was conducted in South Africa three metropolitan and one district municipalities. Therefore due to the idiosyncratic dataset used in the study, it remains to be seen if the evaluated relationships between beneficiary participation and residents’ satisfaction can replicate to other cross-cultural datasets. If this is the case, the paper makes a significant contribution towards understanding residential satisfaction on subsidised low-income housing projects. This study provided significant insight into how beneficiary participation influence residents’ satisfaction and how residents’ satisfaction with their houses could be improved.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/365641 , uj:4865 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12541
- Description: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from an investigation conducted in South Africa subsidised low-income housing, on how beneficiary’s participation could influence residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The study was conducted amongst South Africa housing practitioners’ and the low-income housing occupants’. Data used in the study was obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Using Structural Equation Modelling software EQS, the influence of beneficiaries’ participation was investigated. The finding was that beneficiary participation influence on the residents’ satisfaction was statistically significant and hence exacted a direct influence in the prediction of the residents’ satisfaction with their houses. The research was conducted in South Africa three metropolitan and one district municipalities. Therefore due to the idiosyncratic dataset used in the study, it remains to be seen if the evaluated relationships between beneficiary participation and residents’ satisfaction can replicate to other cross-cultural datasets. If this is the case, the paper makes a significant contribution towards understanding residential satisfaction on subsidised low-income housing projects. This study provided significant insight into how beneficiary participation influence residents’ satisfaction and how residents’ satisfaction with their houses could be improved.
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Philosophical basis for housing development
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Adequate housing , Ghana , Shelter
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87950 , uj:19650 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Philosophical basis for housing development.
- Description: Abstract: The need to provide adequate, suitable, and equitable housing has remained an important priority of every successive Ghanaian government. Even though housing is a fundamental necessity of life, more than half of the Ghanaian population lives in inadequate houses. Hence, the objective of this paper is to discuss the fundamental philosophy underpinning adequate housing development vision in Ghana to provide a solution to the current housing problems faced by the low-income groups. The data used in this paper were derived from secondary sources only, through a detailed review of related literature on the subject to meet the research objectives. The study is an in-depth literature exploration on the fundamental philosophy underpinning housing development vision in Ghana. Unlike housing development in other African States which has its underpinning in its Constitution, the philosophical basis for housing development in Ghana is not completely supported in the Ghanaian constitution. The foundation is found in separate Ghana Development Plans as deemed necessary by the previous and even the current government as a follow-up to their manifesto before being elected into government. For instance, the present government involvement in housing provision is as a result of the manifesto’s declaration, which states that: every Ghanaian must have a home though not necessarily own a house, as a meaningful expression of the right to shelter.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Adequate housing , Ghana , Shelter
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87950 , uj:19650 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Philosophical basis for housing development.
- Description: Abstract: The need to provide adequate, suitable, and equitable housing has remained an important priority of every successive Ghanaian government. Even though housing is a fundamental necessity of life, more than half of the Ghanaian population lives in inadequate houses. Hence, the objective of this paper is to discuss the fundamental philosophy underpinning adequate housing development vision in Ghana to provide a solution to the current housing problems faced by the low-income groups. The data used in this paper were derived from secondary sources only, through a detailed review of related literature on the subject to meet the research objectives. The study is an in-depth literature exploration on the fundamental philosophy underpinning housing development vision in Ghana. Unlike housing development in other African States which has its underpinning in its Constitution, the philosophical basis for housing development in Ghana is not completely supported in the Ghanaian constitution. The foundation is found in separate Ghana Development Plans as deemed necessary by the previous and even the current government as a follow-up to their manifesto before being elected into government. For instance, the present government involvement in housing provision is as a result of the manifesto’s declaration, which states that: every Ghanaian must have a home though not necessarily own a house, as a meaningful expression of the right to shelter.
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Satisfaction level with neighbourhoods in low-income housing : a case study of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Residential satisfaction , Neighbourhood , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4687 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10472
- Description: For the past 17 years, the South Africa government has been providing housing schemes for the low-income and disadvantaged group. These low-income housing schemes have not, however, been holistically evaluated. Based on a post occupancy evaluation protocol of occupant survey of low-income housing scheme in Johannesburg, South Africa, the article presents the beneficiaries’ judgement and assessment of the environment in which they are living. Face-to-face interview with 78 occupants revealed that they attached great importance to the level of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods. The most important factor associated with their neighbourhood satisfaction was privacy, which was a reflection of their previously living background.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Residential satisfaction , Neighbourhood , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4687 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10472
- Description: For the past 17 years, the South Africa government has been providing housing schemes for the low-income and disadvantaged group. These low-income housing schemes have not, however, been holistically evaluated. Based on a post occupancy evaluation protocol of occupant survey of low-income housing scheme in Johannesburg, South Africa, the article presents the beneficiaries’ judgement and assessment of the environment in which they are living. Face-to-face interview with 78 occupants revealed that they attached great importance to the level of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods. The most important factor associated with their neighbourhood satisfaction was privacy, which was a reflection of their previously living background.
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An assessment of the key determinants of building science students’ satisfaction when undertaking group work: a case study of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Team work , Students’ satisfaction , University of Johannesburg. Students
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4874 , ISSN 978-0-9566060-6-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12550
- Description: This study assesses university’s students’ views on team work. The specific research aim is to investigate the factors that affect students’ satisfaction when undertaking group work. The data used in this paper were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected via a detailed review of related literature. The primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire aimed at 55 BTech (undergraduate final year) students. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that the most important factors which affect students’ satisfaction when undertaking group works are: students having the same attitude towards work; ground rules for the operation of the group; some students do not come to group meetings and not all students contribute to the group assignments. This study reveals the key determinants of students’ satisfaction when undertaking group work, hence preparing the students to be team players before they enter the world of work.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Team work , Students’ satisfaction , University of Johannesburg. Students
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4874 , ISSN 978-0-9566060-6-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12550
- Description: This study assesses university’s students’ views on team work. The specific research aim is to investigate the factors that affect students’ satisfaction when undertaking group work. The data used in this paper were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected via a detailed review of related literature. The primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire aimed at 55 BTech (undergraduate final year) students. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that the most important factors which affect students’ satisfaction when undertaking group works are: students having the same attitude towards work; ground rules for the operation of the group; some students do not come to group meetings and not all students contribute to the group assignments. This study reveals the key determinants of students’ satisfaction when undertaking group work, hence preparing the students to be team players before they enter the world of work.
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An exploration of the use of Delphi methodology in housing satisfaction studies
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Housing studies , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5340 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8911
- Description: The Delphi technique has become generally accepted in the past decade by a broad range of institutions, government departments, and policy research organizations. The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation after a series of studies in Santa Monica, California. This approach consists of a survey conducted in two or more rounds and affords the participants in the second round with the results of the first so that they can alter the original assessments if they want to - or stick to their previous opinion. It is commonly presumed that the method makes better use of group interaction whereby the questionnaire is the medium of interaction. The Delphi method is especially useful for long-range forecasting, as expert opinions are the only source of information available. The objective of this paper is to outline how the Delphi technique process was used to predict and to understand issues encircling housing satisfaction in South Africa low-income housing. The paper objective is based on the premise that the technique has never been used to study housing satisfaction amongst the low income group in South Africa despite the numerous empirical studies that has been conducted; hence the framework. This is because the Delphi approach solicits expert’s view on subjects surrounded with confusion. The methodological approach adopted for the study was a content analysis of published peer reviewed journal articles with regards to the use of the techniques in housing studies. The Delphi technique is discussed because it is an approved and credible research technique which helps to overcome experts’ disagreement with issues.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Delphi technique , Housing studies , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5340 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8911
- Description: The Delphi technique has become generally accepted in the past decade by a broad range of institutions, government departments, and policy research organizations. The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation after a series of studies in Santa Monica, California. This approach consists of a survey conducted in two or more rounds and affords the participants in the second round with the results of the first so that they can alter the original assessments if they want to - or stick to their previous opinion. It is commonly presumed that the method makes better use of group interaction whereby the questionnaire is the medium of interaction. The Delphi method is especially useful for long-range forecasting, as expert opinions are the only source of information available. The objective of this paper is to outline how the Delphi technique process was used to predict and to understand issues encircling housing satisfaction in South Africa low-income housing. The paper objective is based on the premise that the technique has never been used to study housing satisfaction amongst the low income group in South Africa despite the numerous empirical studies that has been conducted; hence the framework. This is because the Delphi approach solicits expert’s view on subjects surrounded with confusion. The methodological approach adopted for the study was a content analysis of published peer reviewed journal articles with regards to the use of the techniques in housing studies. The Delphi technique is discussed because it is an approved and credible research technique which helps to overcome experts’ disagreement with issues.
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Homeownership and effectiveness of the South Africa government housing subsidy scheme
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Homeowners - South Africa , Housing subsidies - South Africa - Government policy , Gauteng (South Africa). Dept. of Housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5027 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13546
- Description: This paper presents findings on the effectiveness of the South Africa government housing subsidy scheme in the delivery of houses to its citizens, thus providing homeownership especially to the low-income group and the disadvantaged poor. The paper also evaluates the usage of the houses by the occupants. The results from the post-occupancy survey of the provided houses revealed that the progressive realization of housing for the low-income and disadvantaged groups is being met as all beneficiaries were South African citizens. The survey also revealed that the beneficiaries living in the subsidized houses were originally allocated the houses by the Gauteng Department of Housing (GDOH), which oversees housing allocation in the province adopted as the site for the study. However, from those originally allocated, it was indicated that some of the beneficiaries were previously living in shacks, while some were homeless (absolute homelessness). Further findings from the survey showed that the original intended use of the houses by the government (private residential use) is what the subsidized houses are being used for as revealed by the respondents. This paper starts with an overview of the literature on this topic and the importance of homeownership, and then presents the results of the analysis and findings of the research. Finally, the paper draws some conclusions and makes recommendations. The originality of this paper is based on the fact that there have been issues surrounding the South Africa government's financial commitment of 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is grossly inadequate to overcome its huge housing backlog. Due to the limited study to substantiate if the little devoted GDP is making any impact on the disadvantaged group, the current research contributes to this body of knowledge.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Homeowners - South Africa , Housing subsidies - South Africa - Government policy , Gauteng (South Africa). Dept. of Housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5027 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13546
- Description: This paper presents findings on the effectiveness of the South Africa government housing subsidy scheme in the delivery of houses to its citizens, thus providing homeownership especially to the low-income group and the disadvantaged poor. The paper also evaluates the usage of the houses by the occupants. The results from the post-occupancy survey of the provided houses revealed that the progressive realization of housing for the low-income and disadvantaged groups is being met as all beneficiaries were South African citizens. The survey also revealed that the beneficiaries living in the subsidized houses were originally allocated the houses by the Gauteng Department of Housing (GDOH), which oversees housing allocation in the province adopted as the site for the study. However, from those originally allocated, it was indicated that some of the beneficiaries were previously living in shacks, while some were homeless (absolute homelessness). Further findings from the survey showed that the original intended use of the houses by the government (private residential use) is what the subsidized houses are being used for as revealed by the respondents. This paper starts with an overview of the literature on this topic and the importance of homeownership, and then presents the results of the analysis and findings of the research. Finally, the paper draws some conclusions and makes recommendations. The originality of this paper is based on the fact that there have been issues surrounding the South Africa government's financial commitment of 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is grossly inadequate to overcome its huge housing backlog. Due to the limited study to substantiate if the little devoted GDP is making any impact on the disadvantaged group, the current research contributes to this body of knowledge.
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An assessment of occupants’ expectation in the delivery of low-income housing in South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Housing subsidy beneficiaries , Housing , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5324 , ISSN 9781405156486 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8235
- Description: Low-income housing provision has been a major focus of the government in postapartheid South Africa. While success can be noted, there is a growing concern on the housing expectations and satisfaction of the housing occupants. Utilizing postoccupancy survey conducted in four locations that had benefited from the government housing subsidy scheme, the research identifies how the expectations of the occupants of low-income housing can be met in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The results from the post-occupancy survey revealed that most of the beneficiaries housing needs were not met, as a majority of the respondents informed that they had expected bigger units; however, when they were allocated the houses, the expectation was not met. Though, a major obstacle while the respondents expectation was not met pointed toward the lack of consultation between the Department of Human Settlement and the occupants. A comparison is also made to ascertain the correlation between meeting of occupants' expectation and the maintenance of the houses. It is suggested that the Department of Human Settlement should conduct occupants need assessment on future housing project to be developed and on a consistence basis should employ post-occupancy survey to inform, improve and guarantee the expectation and housing satisfaction of the beneficiaries of subsidised housing units in South Africa.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Housing subsidy beneficiaries , Housing , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5324 , ISSN 9781405156486 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8235
- Description: Low-income housing provision has been a major focus of the government in postapartheid South Africa. While success can be noted, there is a growing concern on the housing expectations and satisfaction of the housing occupants. Utilizing postoccupancy survey conducted in four locations that had benefited from the government housing subsidy scheme, the research identifies how the expectations of the occupants of low-income housing can be met in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The results from the post-occupancy survey revealed that most of the beneficiaries housing needs were not met, as a majority of the respondents informed that they had expected bigger units; however, when they were allocated the houses, the expectation was not met. Though, a major obstacle while the respondents expectation was not met pointed toward the lack of consultation between the Department of Human Settlement and the occupants. A comparison is also made to ascertain the correlation between meeting of occupants' expectation and the maintenance of the houses. It is suggested that the Department of Human Settlement should conduct occupants need assessment on future housing project to be developed and on a consistence basis should employ post-occupancy survey to inform, improve and guarantee the expectation and housing satisfaction of the beneficiaries of subsidised housing units in South Africa.
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The impact of information communication and technology in rural development : a case of Moletjie, Limpopo Province
- Aigbavboa, Clinton O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Business entrepreneurship , Business innovation , Rural development , Information technology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12261
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Business entrepreneurship , Business innovation , Rural development , Information technology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12261
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