An assessment of transformation strategies in South Africa: A multi-case study of the accounting, financial services, government, and construction sectors
- Musonda, Innocent, Gumbo, Trynos, Okoro, Chioma
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Gumbo, Trynos , Okoro, Chioma
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Built environment , Socio-economic , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405000 , uj:33989 , Citation: Musonda, I., Gumbo, T., Okoro, C. 2019 : An assessment of transformation strategies in South Africa: A multi-case study of the accounting, financial services, government, and construction sectors.
- Description: Abstract : Globally, transformation is etched in all sectors of the economy. In the South African context, transformation is viewed as the catalyst to address the country’s socio-economic problems and their associated impact on different sectors and the economy at large. However, progress on transformation within the built environment has been slow in comparison with other sectors of the economy. As a result, this has led to a need to examine the transformation processes in the country. This article aims to analyse transformation strategies as conceptualised and implemented by various sectors. The article is based on a multi-case study of identified sectors and organisations that have developed and implemented transformation strategies. The materials used to conduct the study include sector transformation strategies, charters, journal articles, articles published in reputable South African newspapers, organisation reports, information publicly available on the internet, and interviews conducted with sector representatives. The findings show that, for all sectors, transformation strategies are driven through skills development of human resources, with a view to redressing historical imbalances and providing equal opportunities. The process of strategy development involves sector- wide participation and having a champion for the strategy. In order to ensure that strategies are implemented, specific structured training and education programmes from the grassroots to professional level, as well as monitoring of progress are emphasised. Recommendations are made in line with the findings in order to guide the Council for the Built Environment in the development of a strategy for the built environment.
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- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Gumbo, Trynos , Okoro, Chioma
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Built environment , Socio-economic , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405000 , uj:33989 , Citation: Musonda, I., Gumbo, T., Okoro, C. 2019 : An assessment of transformation strategies in South Africa: A multi-case study of the accounting, financial services, government, and construction sectors.
- Description: Abstract : Globally, transformation is etched in all sectors of the economy. In the South African context, transformation is viewed as the catalyst to address the country’s socio-economic problems and their associated impact on different sectors and the economy at large. However, progress on transformation within the built environment has been slow in comparison with other sectors of the economy. As a result, this has led to a need to examine the transformation processes in the country. This article aims to analyse transformation strategies as conceptualised and implemented by various sectors. The article is based on a multi-case study of identified sectors and organisations that have developed and implemented transformation strategies. The materials used to conduct the study include sector transformation strategies, charters, journal articles, articles published in reputable South African newspapers, organisation reports, information publicly available on the internet, and interviews conducted with sector representatives. The findings show that, for all sectors, transformation strategies are driven through skills development of human resources, with a view to redressing historical imbalances and providing equal opportunities. The process of strategy development involves sector- wide participation and having a champion for the strategy. In order to ensure that strategies are implemented, specific structured training and education programmes from the grassroots to professional level, as well as monitoring of progress are emphasised. Recommendations are made in line with the findings in order to guide the Council for the Built Environment in the development of a strategy for the built environment.
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Awareness and usage of life cycle assessment methodology in the building sector
- Ngwepe, Lusca, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Ngwepe, Lusca , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Built environment , Building industry , Environmental impacts
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73259 , uj:18388 , Citation: Ngwepe, L. & Aigbavboa, C. 2015. Awareness and usage of life cycle assessment methodology in the building sector.
- Description: Abstract: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was developed to determine the holistic environmental impact of a product or service or activity or process to inform useful alternatives with fewer environmental impacts. The built environment is one of the largest sectors in any community, and buildings are one of the primary products of the built environment. Since buildings comprise of six life cycle stages; these phases significantly contribute to the environmental impacts of building construction and when in use. The objective of this paper is to determine the level of awareness and usage of LCA in the building sector and how LCA methodology can assist to achieve sustainable building practices in the built environment. The study was conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. The study is mainly a literature review on LCA, its features, applications benefits and barriers regarding the building sector. Literature studied, revealed that LCA is not significantly utilized in the construction industry, particularly in the construction stage because most contracting companies are not aware of it, and where they are aware, there is resist to adopt the methodology. Also, the significant barriers to building experts who are aware of the method are that the method is termed complicated, time-consuming and costly. However, LCA when adopted in the construction environment, will assist to achieve sustainable building practices because its systems perspective avoids problem shifting from one life cycle stage to another. Also, since LCA procedure investigates a broad range of environmental impacts associated with industrial products such as Climate Change, Acidification, Ozone Depletion and Human toxicity. LCA, therefore, informs producer decisions about alternative processes in their attempt to improve industrial environmental performance.
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- Authors: Ngwepe, Lusca , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Built environment , Building industry , Environmental impacts
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73259 , uj:18388 , Citation: Ngwepe, L. & Aigbavboa, C. 2015. Awareness and usage of life cycle assessment methodology in the building sector.
- Description: Abstract: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was developed to determine the holistic environmental impact of a product or service or activity or process to inform useful alternatives with fewer environmental impacts. The built environment is one of the largest sectors in any community, and buildings are one of the primary products of the built environment. Since buildings comprise of six life cycle stages; these phases significantly contribute to the environmental impacts of building construction and when in use. The objective of this paper is to determine the level of awareness and usage of LCA in the building sector and how LCA methodology can assist to achieve sustainable building practices in the built environment. The study was conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished research. The study is mainly a literature review on LCA, its features, applications benefits and barriers regarding the building sector. Literature studied, revealed that LCA is not significantly utilized in the construction industry, particularly in the construction stage because most contracting companies are not aware of it, and where they are aware, there is resist to adopt the methodology. Also, the significant barriers to building experts who are aware of the method are that the method is termed complicated, time-consuming and costly. However, LCA when adopted in the construction environment, will assist to achieve sustainable building practices because its systems perspective avoids problem shifting from one life cycle stage to another. Also, since LCA procedure investigates a broad range of environmental impacts associated with industrial products such as Climate Change, Acidification, Ozone Depletion and Human toxicity. LCA, therefore, informs producer decisions about alternative processes in their attempt to improve industrial environmental performance.
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Biomimetic strategies for climate change adaptation in the built environment - a literature review
- Oguntona, Olusegun A., Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Authors: Oguntona, Olusegun A. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215179 , uj:21373 , Citation: Oguntona, O.A & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Biomimetic strategies for climate change adaptation in the built environment - a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature's models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in adapting to climate change in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably combat the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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- Authors: Oguntona, Olusegun A. , Aigbavboa, Clinton O.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215179 , uj:21373 , Citation: Oguntona, O.A & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. Biomimetic strategies for climate change adaptation in the built environment - a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature's models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in adapting to climate change in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably combat the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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Biomimetic strategies for climate change mitigation in the built environment
- Aanuoluwapo, Oguntona Olusegun, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Authors: Aanuoluwapo, Oguntona Olusegun , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/247631 , uj:25716 , Citation: Aanuoluwapo, O.O. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. Biomimetic strategies for climate change mitigation in the built environment.
- Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature’s models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in for climate change mitigation in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores various Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably mitigate the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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- Authors: Aanuoluwapo, Oguntona Olusegun , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Biomimicry , Built environment , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/247631 , uj:25716 , Citation: Aanuoluwapo, O.O. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. Biomimetic strategies for climate change mitigation in the built environment.
- Description: Abstract: Out of the numerous challenges facing mankind globally, the impact of climate change poses more threat. These impacts include sea-level rise, more frequent floods from heavy rainfall and notably among others, intense droughts. Despite the United Nations anchored events and conferences geared towards tackling climate change, little success has been recorded till date. Biomimicry, a novel science and method that studies nature’s models and then emulates their forms, processes, and strategies offer a sustainable approach to this menace of climate change. It also has the potential to offer efficient alternatives to the human activities that contribute to the depletion and pollution of the environment. Hence, the objective of this paper is to evaluate and present the potential of biomimicry in for climate change mitigation in the built environment. An extant literature review was conducted on biomimicry and its roles in tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation. The result explores various Biomimetic innovations and applications with their potential to sustainably mitigate the menace of climate change if adopted. This study is expected to refocus human efforts towards biomimicry where it is believed that nature, during its 3.8 billion years of existence has evolved with highly efficient processes and systems, with the potential to produce solutions to the environmental challenges facing mankind, especially climate change.
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Preparedness of built environment students on sustainability and green building issues : how are South Africa higher education institutions faring?
- Akinshipe , O. O., Aigbavboa, C.
- Authors: Akinshipe , O. O. , Aigbavboa, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction education , Built environment , Green building
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290167 , uj:31496 , Citation: Akinshipe , O. & Aigbavboa, C. 2018. Preparedness of built environment students on sustainability and green building issues : how are South Africa higher education institutions faring?.
- Description: Abstract: Construction education is the fundamental requirement for a career path in construction and civil engineering. Since the concepts of sustainable development and green building were introduced to halt environmental degradation, it is imperative to assess the level at which construction students are being equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a green built environment. This study seeks to investigate the level to which the construction education curriculum captures sustainable development as well as green building pedsgogy. Data were sourced from both primary and secondsry sources. The respondents were built environment students from a South Africa higher institution. The study found that the curriculum shallowly cuts across sustainable development; it was found not to have covered the fundsmental elements of sustainable development and how it can be achieved in practice. The study recommends that construction education curriculums should be reviewed to incorporate green building tracing and it practicability. This would facilitate the smooth transition of students into environmentally responsible professionals that will ensure the sustainability of the built environment.
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- Authors: Akinshipe , O. O. , Aigbavboa, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction education , Built environment , Green building
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290167 , uj:31496 , Citation: Akinshipe , O. & Aigbavboa, C. 2018. Preparedness of built environment students on sustainability and green building issues : how are South Africa higher education institutions faring?.
- Description: Abstract: Construction education is the fundamental requirement for a career path in construction and civil engineering. Since the concepts of sustainable development and green building were introduced to halt environmental degradation, it is imperative to assess the level at which construction students are being equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a green built environment. This study seeks to investigate the level to which the construction education curriculum captures sustainable development as well as green building pedsgogy. Data were sourced from both primary and secondsry sources. The respondents were built environment students from a South Africa higher institution. The study found that the curriculum shallowly cuts across sustainable development; it was found not to have covered the fundsmental elements of sustainable development and how it can be achieved in practice. The study recommends that construction education curriculums should be reviewed to incorporate green building tracing and it practicability. This would facilitate the smooth transition of students into environmentally responsible professionals that will ensure the sustainability of the built environment.
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