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A qualitative assessment of the delivery of subsidised low income houses

- Nkosi, Jabulane, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

An investigation of the major causes of failure in construction small businesses : a case study of the Gauteng Province

- Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Challenges of construction procurement : a developing nation's perspective

- Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopo, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopo , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction industry
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213927 , uj:21214 , Citation: Ogunsanya, O.A., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Challenges of construction procurement : a developing nation's perspective.
  • Description: Abstract: Procurement has been identified as the link between a desire by the client for a construction project and the delivery of value products to agreed standards. Thus, it is an arrangement which define contractual processes, funding patterns, risk allocation, work structure and relationship amongst parties on a project. There is sufficient evidence in literature that procurement of public works in developing nations has failed to deliver necessary infrastructure required for economic development of these nations. Particularly in Nigeria, much resources have been committed to the delivery of infrastructure projects but limited benefits have been obtained. This research entails an exploratory qualitative study into the challenges of construction procurement in Nigeria. The study uses an interview of construction industry professionals who were purposively sampled to identify factors mitigating effective construction procurement. Findings from the study show that improper implementation of legislative framework, funding, corruption, hostile operating environment, inadequate knowledge of practitioners of procurement methods and unstable economic environment are factors affecting public procurement in Nigeria. The study concludes that for construction procurement to meet the need of delivering necessary infrastructure for economic development in a nation like Nigeria, intrinsic issues within the national environment have to be handled by relevant stakeholders. Keywords: Construction, Procurement, Developing Nations, Infrastructure, Challenges.
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Challenges of joint ventures in the construction industry : literature review

- Mba, Marie F. Bekale, Agumba, Justus N.

Construction health and safety culture in South Africa small and medium enterprises

- Agumba,N.J, Haupt, Theo

Construction health and safety risk management

- Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Construction stakeholders' perception on alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry of Swaziland

- Mashwama, X.N., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mashwama, X.N. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) , Construction industry , Swaziland
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213921 , uj:21213 , Citation: Mashwama, X.N., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W. D. 2016. Construction stakeholders' perception on alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry of Swaziland.
  • Description: Abstract: Disputes are common in construction projects because of the complexity of the construction process and the imperfect of the design and moreover, it takes so many individuals and companies to construct a project. Dispute also occur through accidents (Injury), mismanagement, human error, disagreement or lack of communication. Dispute affect the cash flows of the company and also affects relationships between parties. This paper investigated the construction stakeholder's perception on alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry of Swaziland. The data used in this study were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data for the study were derived from the review of literature. The primary data were obtained through the use of a structured questionnaire which was distributed to client (government), contractor, subcontractor and consultant representatives (quantity surveyor, civil engineer, architects, project managers and mechanical and electrical engineers); only organizations registered with the ministry of public works and transport in Swaziland and other professional bodies were surveyed. A total of 90 questionnaires were distributed, while only 63 were received back which represent a response rate of 70%, these data formed the basis of this study. Frequency analyze and various statistics procedures were used to analyze the returned questionnaire data.
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Critical factors for the successful implementation of an integrated building information modelling and enterprise resource planning in the South African construction industry

- Mathegu, Mphumi, Aigbavboa, Clinton

  • Authors: Mathegu, Mphumi , Aigbavboa, Clinton
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Building information modelling , Enterprise resource planning , Construction industry
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215354 , uj:21410 , Citation: Mathegu, M & Aigbavboa, C. 2016. Critical factors for the successful implementation of an integrated building information modelling and enterprise resource planning in the South African construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: Over the past many years, the construction industry has demonstrated reluctance to embrace change towards its conventional ways of doing business. With an economic force generated by a technology moving as rapidly as that of the computer, change is inevitable. Hence, there is a need to identify measures that need to be considered for the effective implementation of Building information modelling (BIM) and Enterprise resource planning (ERP), two construction software's that are meant to help with timely delivery of construction projects. Therefore, this paper investigates the critical success factors that should be considered for the successful implementation of an integrated BIM and ERP systems in the South African construction industry. The investigation was done by identifying from literature factors which are considered critical for the successful implementation of these software's. Thereafter, the identified factors were further confirmed through a quantitative survey conducted amongst professionals working in private sector construction firms engaged in projects ranging from building to civil engineering projects in the South African construction industry. Selected findings reveal that the factors regarded as critical for the successful implementation of a BIM and ERP hybrid include a competent implementation team, sufficient support from top management, infrastructure availability, and competent staff training and human resource among others. Although the findings are based on the perceptions of construction professionals in the South African construction -particularly the Gauteng Province, but the findings supports the knowledge regarding the successful implementation of an integrated BIM and ERP system in the South African construction industry.
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Exploratory study of preconditions for unsafe acts of employees in the construction industry

- Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Failure of small and medium contracting firms in Gauteng Province, South Africa

- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji, Kakanyo, Felicity

  • Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji , Kakanyo, Felicity
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Contractors , Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/122711 , uj:20694 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., Oke, A., & Kakanyo, F. 2016. Failure of small and medium contracting firms in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Organisations are established to address a particular issue of the society and their success or failure in achieving their set goals and objectives largely depend on both external and internal factors. Inthis study, sources of failure of small and medium businesses in the construction industry were examined and remedies that can be implemented to reduce the failures were evaluated. Data for the study were collected through administration of structured questionnaire on owners of small and medium construction companies. Itwas revealed that the major causes of small business failure are lack of financial managerial ability and general administration of the business. Challenges faced by these firms include inadequate managerial skills and planning, lack of access to work opportunities, prolonged economic recession, lack of financial skills, competition, incompetent employees and lack of basic business, technical and pricing skills. Small construction businesses need to be supported by government and other stakeholders in order for them to be sustainable and this will also guarantee job security for construction professionals and other form of workforce employed in the companies. The managers and directors of these firms should attend and participate in conferences, workshops, seminars and other forms of leadership meetings within and outside the country to improve their leadership, business and organisation skills.
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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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Perception of the effects of delay in construction projects: a case of Gauteng

- Mphego, Portia T., Agumba, Justus N.

  • Authors: Mphego, Portia T. , Agumba, Justus N.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Construction industry , Delay , Effects
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/92773 , uj:20268 , Citation: Mphego, P.T. & Agumba, J.N. 2016. Perception of the effects of delay in construction projects: a case of Gauteng.
  • Description: Abstract: Construction industry globally is bemoaned by project delays despitethe importance of the Industry in most of the countries. In context of this sentiment this study examined the causes of construction project delays, the effects of construction projects delays, and strategies to improve construction projects delivery.A quantitative research methodologywas used.Questionnairewas developed from literature review. A total of76 conveniently sampled respondents were sent the questionnaires. Forty two useable questionnaires were returned representing response rate of 55.26%. The respondents were concentrated in Gauteng province in South Africa. The questionnaire consisted of twenty two factors defining causes of construction project delay, six factors related to effects of delays and ten proposed strategies to improve project delivery. The statistical parameters used were mean score and percentage and were computed using excel statistical method. The findings indicated that the most common causes of delay reported were improper planning, poor site managem ent and supervision,poor communication, skills shortages and corruption. The most common effects of delay were cost overrun,timeoverrun,disputes, litigation and total abandonment. Lastly the five highest strategies toimprove project delivery established were complete and proper design at the right time, site management and supervision,proper material procurement, clear informationand proper communication channels and frequent co-ordination between the parties.The study suggested that the constructioncompanies should concentrate on the strategies inorder to stifle project delay.A modelto reduce or prevent delaysfrom occurringonconstruction projects is advocated.
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Performance of construction projectsin the gauteng province of shouth: insight of consultants and contractors

- Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement

- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

The benefits of life cycle assessment : a methodology for buildings in South Africa

- Ngwepe, L.K., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Ngwepe, L.K. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Building construction , Construction industry , Environmental impact of construction activities
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/385593 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213242 , uj:21123 , Citation: Ngwepe, L.K., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. The benefits of life cycle assessment : a methodology for buildings in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Purpose of this paper: The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings across their life-cycles in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the objectives of the study, a critical review of the literature was undertaken, coupled with a questionnaire survey to collect the primary data on the benefits of the LCA methodology for buildings across their entire life cycle. Through the review of the literature; the five major benefits of LCA for buildings were identified. This provided the basis for the formulation of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to all the professionals involved in the construction industry. The targeted number of respondents was 150; but only 116 questionnaires were returned. After a careful examination of the received questionnaires, only 98 were usable; and these formed the basis of the data analysis for the study. Findings: The findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that the participants agreed that the use of a life-cycle assessment would improve building designs by making them more environmentally friendly, thereby building construction-project efficiency amongst others. The lowest-ranked factor was construction business-marketing territory; and it was ranked number 15. Value of the study: The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the benefits of life-cycle assessment in the South African construction industry.
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The contributions of value management to the improvement of construction performance in the South African construction industry

- Lourens, W., Aigbavboa, C.O.

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