Public-private partnership infrastructure projects in developing nations : lessons for the Nigerian construction industry
- Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopa, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopa , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Public-private sector cooperation , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216983 , uj:21582 , Citation: Ogunsanya, O.A., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Public-private partnership infrastructure projects in developing nations : lessons for the Nigerian cons.
- Description: Abstract: That the need for Infrastructure in developing nations and particularly Africa has reached a critical point cannot be over-emphasized if the social and economic development needed by the teaming population must be met. Research has suggested some project delivery schemes/ procurement systems for achieving the task. Fall in global oil prices, fluctuating interest and inflations rates, with depletion in government revenues amongst others have made the traditional procurement systems unsustainable for most governments. Hence, the need for alternative sources to be sought. In the past three decades, Public Private Partnership and its variants have been adopted by governments both in the developed and developing nations as means for infrastructure delivery. The experience in some countries is rather nascent when compared to the years of engagement and extent of use of this model. The study uses an exploratory literature review methodology to evaluate the experience of the Nigerian Construction Industry and compare with the experience of some developing nations. This is with the aim of unpacking lessons from the failures or successes of these nations that can strength the current position of the country in its preparedness in using the model or otherwise. The study concludes by outlining some key lessons from other nations either directly or through World Bank Reports. This study provides industry practitioners and policy makers in the country an assessment guide to evaluating its position and working practices in the light of other developing nations.
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- Authors: Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopa , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Public-private sector cooperation , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216983 , uj:21582 , Citation: Ogunsanya, O.A., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Public-private partnership infrastructure projects in developing nations : lessons for the Nigerian cons.
- Description: Abstract: That the need for Infrastructure in developing nations and particularly Africa has reached a critical point cannot be over-emphasized if the social and economic development needed by the teaming population must be met. Research has suggested some project delivery schemes/ procurement systems for achieving the task. Fall in global oil prices, fluctuating interest and inflations rates, with depletion in government revenues amongst others have made the traditional procurement systems unsustainable for most governments. Hence, the need for alternative sources to be sought. In the past three decades, Public Private Partnership and its variants have been adopted by governments both in the developed and developing nations as means for infrastructure delivery. The experience in some countries is rather nascent when compared to the years of engagement and extent of use of this model. The study uses an exploratory literature review methodology to evaluate the experience of the Nigerian Construction Industry and compare with the experience of some developing nations. This is with the aim of unpacking lessons from the failures or successes of these nations that can strength the current position of the country in its preparedness in using the model or otherwise. The study concludes by outlining some key lessons from other nations either directly or through World Bank Reports. This study provides industry practitioners and policy makers in the country an assessment guide to evaluating its position and working practices in the light of other developing nations.
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Towards an integrated sustainable procurement model for the Nigerian construction industry : a review of stakeholders' satistisfaction with current regimes
- Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopo, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopo , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Nigeria , Stakeholders
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/122000 , uj:20595 , Citation: Ogunsanya, O.A., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D.. 2016. Towards an integrated sustainable procurement model for the Nigerian construction industry : a review of stakeholders' satistisfaction with current regimes.
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- Authors: Ogunsanya, Oluwabukunmi Ayopo , Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Nigeria , Stakeholders
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/122000 , uj:20595 , Citation: Ogunsanya, O.A., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D.. 2016. Towards an integrated sustainable procurement model for the Nigerian construction industry : a review of stakeholders' satistisfaction with current regimes.
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Barriers in implementing green supply chain management in construction industry
- Ojo, Elizabeth, Mbowa, Charles, Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth , Mbowa, Charles , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Green supply chain management , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5012 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13152
- Description: Green supply chain management (GSCM) has become an antidote for sustainability in an industry. Despite the benefits of GSCM, there is a paucity of research investigated drivers and barriers of GSCM in Nigerian construction industry. Cost reduction, brand image development and gaining a competitive advantage were the main drivers which encouraged corporate to adopt GSCM practices. Lack of resources, supplier resistance to change and lack of awareness were found to be the main barriers militating against adoption of GSCM practices. This research is intending to identify drivers and barriers of GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian Construction firms. Using qualitative approach, 28 participants from both public and private constructions firms have been investigated through a questionnaire . The research depended on descriptive analysis to conclude results. Research analysis indicated that lack of public awareness, Lack of knowledge and environmental impacts, Poor commitment by the top management and Lack of legal enforcement and Government represented the main barriers facing adoption of GSCM practices in Nigerian construction firms. This research gives ways to firms seeking GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian construction firms.
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- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth , Mbowa, Charles , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Green supply chain management , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5012 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13152
- Description: Green supply chain management (GSCM) has become an antidote for sustainability in an industry. Despite the benefits of GSCM, there is a paucity of research investigated drivers and barriers of GSCM in Nigerian construction industry. Cost reduction, brand image development and gaining a competitive advantage were the main drivers which encouraged corporate to adopt GSCM practices. Lack of resources, supplier resistance to change and lack of awareness were found to be the main barriers militating against adoption of GSCM practices. This research is intending to identify drivers and barriers of GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian Construction firms. Using qualitative approach, 28 participants from both public and private constructions firms have been investigated through a questionnaire . The research depended on descriptive analysis to conclude results. Research analysis indicated that lack of public awareness, Lack of knowledge and environmental impacts, Poor commitment by the top management and Lack of legal enforcement and Government represented the main barriers facing adoption of GSCM practices in Nigerian construction firms. This research gives ways to firms seeking GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian construction firms.
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Green supply chain management in construction industries in South Africa and Nigeria
- Ojo, Elizabeth, Mbohwa, Charles, Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth , Mbohwa, Charles , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Green supply chain management - South Africa , Green supply chain management - Nigeria , Construction industry - South Africa , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5192 , ISSN 2320–4087 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14435
- Description: The trend towards developing green supply chain is now gaining popularity among different industries and research with significant environmental management tools to address these problems. This paper is based on literature review of the green supply chain management practices in construction industries in two countries, South Africa and Nigeria.
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- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth , Mbohwa, Charles , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Green supply chain management - South Africa , Green supply chain management - Nigeria , Construction industry - South Africa , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5192 , ISSN 2320–4087 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14435
- Description: The trend towards developing green supply chain is now gaining popularity among different industries and research with significant environmental management tools to address these problems. This paper is based on literature review of the green supply chain management practices in construction industries in two countries, South Africa and Nigeria.
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Assessment of green supply-chain management in South African and Nigerian construction firms
- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth Motunrayo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Business logistics , Business logistics - Management , Sustainable engineering , Construction industry - South Africa , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225177 , uj:22736
- Description: Abstract: The subject of Green Supply-Chain Management has received attention in recent years among different industries. The huge consumption of resources by the construction industry has called for sustainable practices in construction. Green Supply-Chain Management (GSCM) has evolved as a tool to minimize the overall environmental impact in an organization. There are surveys and anecdotes about how companies are adopting GSCM. There is numerous literature on Green Supply-Chain Management in developed countries like the UK, U.S. and Asia; but only a few studies have been carried out in Africa. This research reveals a research gap regarding the implementation of GSCM in Nigerian and South African construction firms, to which this study responds. This thesis aims to provide a holistic assessment on Green Supply-Chain Management in South African and Nigerian construction industries. This research is descriptive in nature and the research design has been developed in parallel with conducting the research. Triangulation was adopted in this research; using past literature, a well-detailed questionnaire and interviews. Four hundred (400) questionnaires were sent by email, online and by visits to sites and offices; but only one hundred and sixteen (116) questionnaires were responded to and returned for analysis. While fifteen professionals in South African and Nigerian construction industries were interviewed. The results derived from both the questionnaire survey and interview provided a strong evidence that Green Supply-Chain Management is still at an infancy stage in the two countries and it is a practice that brings about sustainability in a construction firm. Although, it is an expensive venture, in the long run it yields great profit and gives a company a competitive edge. Several Green Supply-Chain Management definitions emerged from the questionnaire survey, all pointing towards environmental management and sustainability. In other words, GSCM is found to be compliant with environmental standards to bring about sustainability. The majority of the respondents’ suppliers are certified as Environment Management System (EMS) recognised bodies, like ISO 14000, to ensure that the materials which are used for construction are environmentally friendly and make the structure last for the entire intended life cycle. It was found that there are laws in place to ensure compliance of such practices. Approximately, forty two percentage (42.2%) of the respondents from the questionnaire survey agreed that they practise GSCM;... , D.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Ojo, Elizabeth Motunrayo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Business logistics , Business logistics - Management , Sustainable engineering , Construction industry - South Africa , Construction industry - Nigeria
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225177 , uj:22736
- Description: Abstract: The subject of Green Supply-Chain Management has received attention in recent years among different industries. The huge consumption of resources by the construction industry has called for sustainable practices in construction. Green Supply-Chain Management (GSCM) has evolved as a tool to minimize the overall environmental impact in an organization. There are surveys and anecdotes about how companies are adopting GSCM. There is numerous literature on Green Supply-Chain Management in developed countries like the UK, U.S. and Asia; but only a few studies have been carried out in Africa. This research reveals a research gap regarding the implementation of GSCM in Nigerian and South African construction firms, to which this study responds. This thesis aims to provide a holistic assessment on Green Supply-Chain Management in South African and Nigerian construction industries. This research is descriptive in nature and the research design has been developed in parallel with conducting the research. Triangulation was adopted in this research; using past literature, a well-detailed questionnaire and interviews. Four hundred (400) questionnaires were sent by email, online and by visits to sites and offices; but only one hundred and sixteen (116) questionnaires were responded to and returned for analysis. While fifteen professionals in South African and Nigerian construction industries were interviewed. The results derived from both the questionnaire survey and interview provided a strong evidence that Green Supply-Chain Management is still at an infancy stage in the two countries and it is a practice that brings about sustainability in a construction firm. Although, it is an expensive venture, in the long run it yields great profit and gives a company a competitive edge. Several Green Supply-Chain Management definitions emerged from the questionnaire survey, all pointing towards environmental management and sustainability. In other words, GSCM is found to be compliant with environmental standards to bring about sustainability. The majority of the respondents’ suppliers are certified as Environment Management System (EMS) recognised bodies, like ISO 14000, to ensure that the materials which are used for construction are environmentally friendly and make the structure last for the entire intended life cycle. It was found that there are laws in place to ensure compliance of such practices. Approximately, forty two percentage (42.2%) of the respondents from the questionnaire survey agreed that they practise GSCM;... , D.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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