Selection of procurement systems in the South African construction industry : an exploratory study
- Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Mathonsi, Musa D.
- Authors: Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Mathonsi, Musa D.
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Industrial procurement , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/367333 , uj:4669 , ISSN 1684-1999 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10427
- Description: Purpose of this paper: Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of construction projects precisely in all the phases of any particular project. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate in a systematic manner the factors that influence the selection of a procurement system in the South African construction industry. Research methodology: An extensive theory and literature review of procurement systems was conducted. The literature reviewed included a sample of case studies of procurement systems successfully implemented in completed building and civil engineering projects in South Africa. A questionnaire using a four-round Delphi survey method was used to conduct the empirical study in order to obtain participants' opinions about factors influencing the selection of procurement systems as well as the utility value of various procurement systems on each factor as identified. Finally, data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative techniques was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: After qualitative analysis, findings of the literature reviewed suggest that factors that influence the selection of procurement systems cut across all the phases of the project as identified in this paper. Therefore, these factors are categorically classified into internal and external factors. Factors from the internal environment were further classified into client characteristics and project characteristics, with client characteristics comprising of variables such as clients' level of knowledge and control, political and social consideration, familiarity of procurement systems, competition, funding arrangement, government public/private sector projects and risk allocation whereas project characteristics comprise of factors (variables) such as size and technical complexity of the project, influence of the project life cycle, expedited project delivery, time, quality and price certainty. Factors from the external environment include variables such as market competition, information technology, regulatory environment, natural causes and globalisation. Research limitations: In terms of its scope this study focused on both national and international literature reviews and the empirical survey of this study was conducted within South Africa. Its target participants were limited to civil engineers, quantity surveyors, construction/project managers, architects and contractors located in three provinces of South Africa, namely Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. Value: This study investigates factors that influence the selection of procurement systems in South Africa for the purpose of assisting and guiding construction practitioners in selecting suitable procurement systems for their planned projects. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that due to changes in the construction industry both factors from the internal and external environments such as size and complexity of construction projects, macro and micro economic conditions, political and social and information technology prevailing, traditional procurement method need to be supplemented with contemporary procurement systems in order to meet the new demands of the industry.
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- Authors: Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Mathonsi, Musa D.
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Industrial procurement , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/367333 , uj:4669 , ISSN 1684-1999 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10427
- Description: Purpose of this paper: Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of construction projects precisely in all the phases of any particular project. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate in a systematic manner the factors that influence the selection of a procurement system in the South African construction industry. Research methodology: An extensive theory and literature review of procurement systems was conducted. The literature reviewed included a sample of case studies of procurement systems successfully implemented in completed building and civil engineering projects in South Africa. A questionnaire using a four-round Delphi survey method was used to conduct the empirical study in order to obtain participants' opinions about factors influencing the selection of procurement systems as well as the utility value of various procurement systems on each factor as identified. Finally, data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative techniques was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: After qualitative analysis, findings of the literature reviewed suggest that factors that influence the selection of procurement systems cut across all the phases of the project as identified in this paper. Therefore, these factors are categorically classified into internal and external factors. Factors from the internal environment were further classified into client characteristics and project characteristics, with client characteristics comprising of variables such as clients' level of knowledge and control, political and social consideration, familiarity of procurement systems, competition, funding arrangement, government public/private sector projects and risk allocation whereas project characteristics comprise of factors (variables) such as size and technical complexity of the project, influence of the project life cycle, expedited project delivery, time, quality and price certainty. Factors from the external environment include variables such as market competition, information technology, regulatory environment, natural causes and globalisation. Research limitations: In terms of its scope this study focused on both national and international literature reviews and the empirical survey of this study was conducted within South Africa. Its target participants were limited to civil engineers, quantity surveyors, construction/project managers, architects and contractors located in three provinces of South Africa, namely Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. Value: This study investigates factors that influence the selection of procurement systems in South Africa for the purpose of assisting and guiding construction practitioners in selecting suitable procurement systems for their planned projects. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that due to changes in the construction industry both factors from the internal and external environments such as size and complexity of construction projects, macro and micro economic conditions, political and social and information technology prevailing, traditional procurement method need to be supplemented with contemporary procurement systems in order to meet the new demands of the industry.
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Evaluating barriers of collaboration in South African construction supply chains
- Masemeni, N. M., Aigbavboa, C. O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Masemeni, N. M. , Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73293 , uj:18391 , Citation: Masemeni, N.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Evaluating barriers of collaboration in South African construction supply chains.
- Description: Abstract: Purpose Collaboration in construction has proven to be beneficial in many dimensions of the supply chain, yet in South Africa these models have been hardly explored as a means to execute the contract. The purpose of this article is to explore some of the barriers in the execution of collaborative models in the South African construction industry. Design Literature from different regions around the world was collected to provide a background on integrated construction supply chains. To examine the barriers relating to the application in South African construction supply chains (CSCs) quantitative analysis was used through questionnaires distributed to construction practitioners. Questionnaires were distributed to professionals involved in the construction supply chain (clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers). Descriptive statistics were applied to present and report on the findings. Findings The South African construction industry exists in a very dynamic and volatile environment. Barriers need to be examined and solutions to break down such barriers need to be explored. For supply chain integration to be achieved in South African CSCs collaboration needs to be practiced more skilfully for the industry to make progress. Value The South African construction industry is yet to welcome the use of collaborative models such as alliancing and construction partnering. This research seeks to establish reasons as to why there is resistance to adopt more collaboratively structured construction supply chains. The research will also highlight some of the benefits of using such models with the intention of encouraging an industry shift towards more integrated CSCs.
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- Authors: Masemeni, N. M. , Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/73293 , uj:18391 , Citation: Masemeni, N.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Evaluating barriers of collaboration in South African construction supply chains.
- Description: Abstract: Purpose Collaboration in construction has proven to be beneficial in many dimensions of the supply chain, yet in South Africa these models have been hardly explored as a means to execute the contract. The purpose of this article is to explore some of the barriers in the execution of collaborative models in the South African construction industry. Design Literature from different regions around the world was collected to provide a background on integrated construction supply chains. To examine the barriers relating to the application in South African construction supply chains (CSCs) quantitative analysis was used through questionnaires distributed to construction practitioners. Questionnaires were distributed to professionals involved in the construction supply chain (clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers). Descriptive statistics were applied to present and report on the findings. Findings The South African construction industry exists in a very dynamic and volatile environment. Barriers need to be examined and solutions to break down such barriers need to be explored. For supply chain integration to be achieved in South African CSCs collaboration needs to be practiced more skilfully for the industry to make progress. Value The South African construction industry is yet to welcome the use of collaborative models such as alliancing and construction partnering. This research seeks to establish reasons as to why there is resistance to adopt more collaboratively structured construction supply chains. The research will also highlight some of the benefits of using such models with the intention of encouraging an industry shift towards more integrated CSCs.
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An exploratory study of dispute resolution methods in the South African construction industry
- Bvumbwe, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Bvumbwe, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution , Arbitration , Adjudication , Mediation , Dispute resolution (Law) , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4677 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10446
- Description: This study assessed the dispute resolution methods used in the South African construction industry. Arbitration, adjudication and mediation are the most frequently used dispute resolution methods in the construction industry. A literature review focused on arbitration, adjudication and mediation in the construction industry. Closed-ended and open-ended questionnaires as well as interviews were conducted among the senior construction participants who included architects, quantity surveyors, construction managers, project managers and attorneys. The questionnaires were completed by 70 construction participants. The research concluded that for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to be effective in solving disputes in the local construction industry, mediators, arbitrators and adjudicators with knowledge of the construction industry should be appointed. In terms of its characteristics, ADR should be the best option to resolve construction disputes. However, it is not being fully utilised due to the characteristics of dispute resolution itself and the absence of an appropriate framework to guide the disputing parties on the overall process. The literature review on the ADR developments and their effectiveness focused only on South Africa. This study provides a basis for using ADR effectively in the construction industry. The findings are of value for clients, contractors and consultants.
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- Authors: Bvumbwe, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution , Arbitration , Adjudication , Mediation , Dispute resolution (Law) , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4677 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10446
- Description: This study assessed the dispute resolution methods used in the South African construction industry. Arbitration, adjudication and mediation are the most frequently used dispute resolution methods in the construction industry. A literature review focused on arbitration, adjudication and mediation in the construction industry. Closed-ended and open-ended questionnaires as well as interviews were conducted among the senior construction participants who included architects, quantity surveyors, construction managers, project managers and attorneys. The questionnaires were completed by 70 construction participants. The research concluded that for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to be effective in solving disputes in the local construction industry, mediators, arbitrators and adjudicators with knowledge of the construction industry should be appointed. In terms of its characteristics, ADR should be the best option to resolve construction disputes. However, it is not being fully utilised due to the characteristics of dispute resolution itself and the absence of an appropriate framework to guide the disputing parties on the overall process. The literature review on the ADR developments and their effectiveness focused only on South Africa. This study provides a basis for using ADR effectively in the construction industry. The findings are of value for clients, contractors and consultants.
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Factors influencing the selection of procurement systems in the South African construction industry
- Mathonsi, M.D., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Mathonsi, M.D. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Procurement - South Africa , Construction projects - South Africa , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5317 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7966
- Description: Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of a construction project, precisely executed for all phases of any particular project. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate, in a systematic manner, the factors that influence the selection of a procurement system in the South African construction industry. An extensive theory and literature review of procurement systems was conducted. The literature reviewed included a sample of 6 case studies of completed building and civil engineering projects within South Africa. Questionnaire surveys were carried out using a 4-round Delphi method approach to conduct the empirical study in order to obtain participants’ opinions about the factors that influence the selection of procurement systems, as well as the utility value of various procurement systems on each factor as identified. Finally, data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative techniques was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). After qualitative analysis, the findings indicate that factors that influence the selection of procurement systems are closely linked to the problem areas or they cut across all the phases of the project as identified in this paper. Therefore, these factors are categorically classified into internal and external factors. Factors from the internal environment were further classified into client characteristics and project characteristics, with client characteristics comprising variables such as: client’s level of knowledge and control, political and social consideration, familiarity of procurement systems, competition, funding arrangements, government (public/private sector projects) and risk allocation; whereas project characteristics comprise factors (variables) such as: size and technical complexity of the project, influence of the project life cycle, expedited project delivery, time, quality and price certainty. Factors from the external environment include variables such as market competition, information technology, regulatory environment, natural causes and globalization. After factor analysis had been performed on variables obtained from the literature review, five newly established factors were identified and are considered to be the most significant factors that influence the selection of a procurement system for the South African construction industry. These 5 factors are: socio-economic consideration, client requirements, capital cost/cash flow, procurement policy and project characteristics. In terms of its scope, this study focused on both national and international literature reviews and the empirical survey of this study was conducted within South Africa. However, its target participants were limited to civil engineers, quantity surveyors, construction/project managers, architects and contractors located in three provinces of South Africa, namely: Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This study investigates factors that influence the selection of procurement systems in South Africa for the purpose of assisting and guiding construction practitioners in selecting suitable procurement systems for their planned projects.
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- Authors: Mathonsi, M.D. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Procurement - South Africa , Construction projects - South Africa , Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5317 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7966
- Description: Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of a construction project, precisely executed for all phases of any particular project. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate, in a systematic manner, the factors that influence the selection of a procurement system in the South African construction industry. An extensive theory and literature review of procurement systems was conducted. The literature reviewed included a sample of 6 case studies of completed building and civil engineering projects within South Africa. Questionnaire surveys were carried out using a 4-round Delphi method approach to conduct the empirical study in order to obtain participants’ opinions about the factors that influence the selection of procurement systems, as well as the utility value of various procurement systems on each factor as identified. Finally, data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative techniques was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). After qualitative analysis, the findings indicate that factors that influence the selection of procurement systems are closely linked to the problem areas or they cut across all the phases of the project as identified in this paper. Therefore, these factors are categorically classified into internal and external factors. Factors from the internal environment were further classified into client characteristics and project characteristics, with client characteristics comprising variables such as: client’s level of knowledge and control, political and social consideration, familiarity of procurement systems, competition, funding arrangements, government (public/private sector projects) and risk allocation; whereas project characteristics comprise factors (variables) such as: size and technical complexity of the project, influence of the project life cycle, expedited project delivery, time, quality and price certainty. Factors from the external environment include variables such as market competition, information technology, regulatory environment, natural causes and globalization. After factor analysis had been performed on variables obtained from the literature review, five newly established factors were identified and are considered to be the most significant factors that influence the selection of a procurement system for the South African construction industry. These 5 factors are: socio-economic consideration, client requirements, capital cost/cash flow, procurement policy and project characteristics. In terms of its scope, this study focused on both national and international literature reviews and the empirical survey of this study was conducted within South Africa. However, its target participants were limited to civil engineers, quantity surveyors, construction/project managers, architects and contractors located in three provinces of South Africa, namely: Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This study investigates factors that influence the selection of procurement systems in South Africa for the purpose of assisting and guiding construction practitioners in selecting suitable procurement systems for their planned projects.
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Performance of mature entry and matriculation entry students focusing on the National Diploma in Building at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Building - Study and teaching
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4693 , ISSN 978-1-905732-36-4 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10666
- Description: Developments in the teaching of the National Diploma in Building students should be geared towards meeting the needs of the construction industry in South Africa. These needs are usually in the form of skills and knowledge required to resolve thorny issues encountered in practice. The lack of capacity in the construction industry needs to be addressed from the basis of ensuring that the education system caters for both mature entry and matriculation entry students. The paper looks at a comparison in performance between mature entry and matriculation (just finish High School) entry students focusing on the National Diploma in Building students at the University of Johannesburg. The paper will make a comparison between those students who work first before enrolling for their first year National Diploma in Building and those who are directly from high school. Cooperative education involves training and systematically developing students through the acquisition of the requisite skills, attitudes, values and knowledge required to adequately perform in their chosen careers. The paper describes the problems and experiences that have been encountered by both mature and matriculation entry students in their three years of study which affects their performance. The paper will then look at the value of prior experience in enabling students to finish their National Diploma in Building within a three year period. The paper closes with some recommendations for the future.
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- Authors: Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Building - Study and teaching
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4693 , ISSN 978-1-905732-36-4 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10666
- Description: Developments in the teaching of the National Diploma in Building students should be geared towards meeting the needs of the construction industry in South Africa. These needs are usually in the form of skills and knowledge required to resolve thorny issues encountered in practice. The lack of capacity in the construction industry needs to be addressed from the basis of ensuring that the education system caters for both mature entry and matriculation entry students. The paper looks at a comparison in performance between mature entry and matriculation (just finish High School) entry students focusing on the National Diploma in Building students at the University of Johannesburg. The paper will make a comparison between those students who work first before enrolling for their first year National Diploma in Building and those who are directly from high school. Cooperative education involves training and systematically developing students through the acquisition of the requisite skills, attitudes, values and knowledge required to adequately perform in their chosen careers. The paper describes the problems and experiences that have been encountered by both mature and matriculation entry students in their three years of study which affects their performance. The paper will then look at the value of prior experience in enabling students to finish their National Diploma in Building within a three year period. The paper closes with some recommendations for the future.
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An assessment of the effectiveness of learnership programmes in the South Africa construction industry
- Aigbavboa, Clinton O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4781 , ISSN 978-9988-1-9911-1 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11964
- Description: The objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of learnership programmes in the South African construction industry. This will be achieved by first establishing whether the Learnership System introduced under the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998 is an appropriate system for training construction professionals and by investigating the quality of the learnership outcome. The paper is also aimed at investigating the major obstacles faced in delivering effective learnerships in the construction industry. The methodology for the research was solely a literature review. The literature review was based on literature focused on the legislation governing the learnership programmes, stakeholders involved in the delivery of learnership programmes, the outcomes of learnership programmes and major obstacles hindering the effectiveness of learnership programmes. The literature survey revealed that there is a considerable confusion and ignorance amongst training providers. This factor was found to have a negative impact on the delivery of efficient and effective learnership programmes in the construction industry. Further findings also revealed that other factors contributing to the ineffectiveness of construction learnership programmes are poor administration and bureaucracy within the Construction and Education Training Authority, poor outcome of learnerships, dissatisfaction with the system amongst learners and employers for different reasons and technical incompetence amongst trainers. Learnerships in the construction industry have not been effective and efficient in terms of skills development as predicted. This is attributed to many factors such as ignorance and confusion amongst stakeholders, bureaucracy and poor administration within Construction Education and Training Authority, lack of support from various relevant stakeholders and low levels of employer participation in the delivery of learnership programmes.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4781 , ISSN 978-9988-1-9911-1 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11964
- Description: The objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of learnership programmes in the South African construction industry. This will be achieved by first establishing whether the Learnership System introduced under the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998 is an appropriate system for training construction professionals and by investigating the quality of the learnership outcome. The paper is also aimed at investigating the major obstacles faced in delivering effective learnerships in the construction industry. The methodology for the research was solely a literature review. The literature review was based on literature focused on the legislation governing the learnership programmes, stakeholders involved in the delivery of learnership programmes, the outcomes of learnership programmes and major obstacles hindering the effectiveness of learnership programmes. The literature survey revealed that there is a considerable confusion and ignorance amongst training providers. This factor was found to have a negative impact on the delivery of efficient and effective learnership programmes in the construction industry. Further findings also revealed that other factors contributing to the ineffectiveness of construction learnership programmes are poor administration and bureaucracy within the Construction and Education Training Authority, poor outcome of learnerships, dissatisfaction with the system amongst learners and employers for different reasons and technical incompetence amongst trainers. Learnerships in the construction industry have not been effective and efficient in terms of skills development as predicted. This is attributed to many factors such as ignorance and confusion amongst stakeholders, bureaucracy and poor administration within Construction Education and Training Authority, lack of support from various relevant stakeholders and low levels of employer participation in the delivery of learnership programmes.
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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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Relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry
- Liphadzi, M., Aigbavboa, C. O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Liphadzi, M. , Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Leadership styles , Project success
- Language: English
- Type: Conference Proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/17537 , uj:15460 , Liphadzi, M. Aigbavboa, C., & Thwala W. 2015. Relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry. Creative Construction Conference, 21-24 June 2015, Krakow, Poland.
- Description: Adequate leadership is a vital key to the successful performance of any firm or business, and it is much more important to the construction industry. The main objective of this paper is to explore the relationship between different leadership style practices and project success in the South African construction industry. The data used in this research 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 150 project and construction managers in the South African construction industry. However, 110 questionnaires were received representing a 73% response rate. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 software. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between leadership styles and project success. Likewise, the relationship between the different leadership styles and project successes in the South African construction industry was investigated using Pearson Product-moment Correlation Coefficient. Findings from the study revealed that there is a positive relationship between transactional leadership and project success. The results further revealed that there is no relationship between Laissez faire leadership style and construction project success. However, the study explores the relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry. The study contributes to the body of knowledge of construction leadership by providing a robust background on construction leadership style practices of project and construction managers.
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- Authors: Liphadzi, M. , Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa , Leadership styles , Project success
- Language: English
- Type: Conference Proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/17537 , uj:15460 , Liphadzi, M. Aigbavboa, C., & Thwala W. 2015. Relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry. Creative Construction Conference, 21-24 June 2015, Krakow, Poland.
- Description: Adequate leadership is a vital key to the successful performance of any firm or business, and it is much more important to the construction industry. The main objective of this paper is to explore the relationship between different leadership style practices and project success in the South African construction industry. The data used in this research 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 150 project and construction managers in the South African construction industry. However, 110 questionnaires were received representing a 73% response rate. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 software. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between leadership styles and project success. Likewise, the relationship between the different leadership styles and project successes in the South African construction industry was investigated using Pearson Product-moment Correlation Coefficient. Findings from the study revealed that there is a positive relationship between transactional leadership and project success. The results further revealed that there is no relationship between Laissez faire leadership style and construction project success. However, the study explores the relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry. The study contributes to the body of knowledge of construction leadership by providing a robust background on construction leadership style practices of project and construction managers.
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