Implementation of value management in the South African construction industry
- Authors: Lourens, Werner
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Quantity surveying - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225297 , uj:22752
- Description: Abstract: This study assesses the implementation of value management (VM) in the South African construction industry, in the case of the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The data used in this study was 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 questionnaires which were distributed to construction professionals. The analysis was based on 103 completed questionnaires out of 200 that were sent out. This reflected a 52 per cent response rate. The study revealed the awareness levels of value management amongst construction professionals. It was found that the respondents first heard about the term ‘value management’ in an academic institution, from friends, colleagues, courses or the Internet. The extent to which VM is being employed was also revealed. In addition, the competency of the quantity surveyor in implementing VM was also examined. The study also assessed the future role of the quantity surveyor in VM and finally, the challenges affecting the adoption of VM in the construction industry were highlighted. It is therefore recommended that construction organisations in South Africa invest in value management on a larger scale in order to develop the South African construction industry. In this study valuable contributions are made to the body of knowledge on the subject of value management in the construction industry. The value of the study is to add new information on the position of VM implementation in the South African construction industry. , M.Tech. (Quantity Survey)
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- Authors: Lourens, Werner
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Quantity surveying - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225297 , uj:22752
- Description: Abstract: This study assesses the implementation of value management (VM) in the South African construction industry, in the case of the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The data used in this study was 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 questionnaires which were distributed to construction professionals. The analysis was based on 103 completed questionnaires out of 200 that were sent out. This reflected a 52 per cent response rate. The study revealed the awareness levels of value management amongst construction professionals. It was found that the respondents first heard about the term ‘value management’ in an academic institution, from friends, colleagues, courses or the Internet. The extent to which VM is being employed was also revealed. In addition, the competency of the quantity surveyor in implementing VM was also examined. The study also assessed the future role of the quantity surveyor in VM and finally, the challenges affecting the adoption of VM in the construction industry were highlighted. It is therefore recommended that construction organisations in South Africa invest in value management on a larger scale in order to develop the South African construction industry. In this study valuable contributions are made to the body of knowledge on the subject of value management in the construction industry. The value of the study is to add new information on the position of VM implementation in the South African construction industry. , M.Tech. (Quantity Survey)
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Safety leadership and management in the construction industry in Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Authors: Skeepers, Natalie Carol
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Safety measures , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Leadership , Construction industry - Safety regulations - South Africa - Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213632 , uj:21178
- Description: Abstract: Although there has been considerable interest in safety leadership, relatively little attention has been given to the factors that determine safety leadership in the construction industry. The effective functioning of the construction industry is central if the South African government is address the challenges related to the provision of infrastructure and achieve its development goals. The construction industry is characterised by a wide range of diverse activities that take place in a highly complex and hazardous environment. The industry is also known for its high levels of injuries and fatalities. This study focused on the variables that influence the leadership competencies required to strategically improve safety performance in the construction industry. The study also aimed to construct and evaluate a measuring instrument or tool that could be used to develop a competency framework for safety leadership in the construction industry. It is essential that the construction industry take congnisance of the rapidly changing environment in which it operates and, in particular, the current and evolving economic, legal and regulatory changes that affect it. It was against this backdrop that the literature review was conducted and the existing body of relevant knowledge explored. In order to realise the empirical objectives of the study, a pragmatic research paradigm, using a methodological triangulation approach, was adopted. This approach involved the use of both a qualitative research method, namely, interviews, and a quantitative research method, namely, a questionnaire. This approach was deemed appropriate as the pragmatic paradigm applies all research which involves understanding a specific research problem. Combining quantitative and qualitative data is advantageous in that it enables the researcher to develop a more complete understanding of the research problem than would otherwise have been the case, to compare and validate the research results, to provide illustrations of context for the trends discovered and to examine processes or experiences together with outcomes. The safety surveys conducted were characterised by acceptable reliability, strong face validity and some predictive utility. Predictive utility was supported in that the regression models obtained adjusted r-square values of up to 0.47 , indicating that as much as 47% of the variation around the mean of the dependant variables could be explained by the model. Correlational analyses were conducted to determine whether a positive relationship exists between the various constructs and to assess the scales which accounted for the most variance in employee perceptions of safety culture and management commitment... , D.Phil. (Mechanical Engineering)
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- Authors: Skeepers, Natalie Carol
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Safety measures , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Leadership , Construction industry - Safety regulations - South Africa - Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213632 , uj:21178
- Description: Abstract: Although there has been considerable interest in safety leadership, relatively little attention has been given to the factors that determine safety leadership in the construction industry. The effective functioning of the construction industry is central if the South African government is address the challenges related to the provision of infrastructure and achieve its development goals. The construction industry is characterised by a wide range of diverse activities that take place in a highly complex and hazardous environment. The industry is also known for its high levels of injuries and fatalities. This study focused on the variables that influence the leadership competencies required to strategically improve safety performance in the construction industry. The study also aimed to construct and evaluate a measuring instrument or tool that could be used to develop a competency framework for safety leadership in the construction industry. It is essential that the construction industry take congnisance of the rapidly changing environment in which it operates and, in particular, the current and evolving economic, legal and regulatory changes that affect it. It was against this backdrop that the literature review was conducted and the existing body of relevant knowledge explored. In order to realise the empirical objectives of the study, a pragmatic research paradigm, using a methodological triangulation approach, was adopted. This approach involved the use of both a qualitative research method, namely, interviews, and a quantitative research method, namely, a questionnaire. This approach was deemed appropriate as the pragmatic paradigm applies all research which involves understanding a specific research problem. Combining quantitative and qualitative data is advantageous in that it enables the researcher to develop a more complete understanding of the research problem than would otherwise have been the case, to compare and validate the research results, to provide illustrations of context for the trends discovered and to examine processes or experiences together with outcomes. The safety surveys conducted were characterised by acceptable reliability, strong face validity and some predictive utility. Predictive utility was supported in that the regression models obtained adjusted r-square values of up to 0.47 , indicating that as much as 47% of the variation around the mean of the dependant variables could be explained by the model. Correlational analyses were conducted to determine whether a positive relationship exists between the various constructs and to assess the scales which accounted for the most variance in employee perceptions of safety culture and management commitment... , D.Phil. (Mechanical Engineering)
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Quality management practices of small and medium enterprise contractors in the Gauteng low income residential sector
- Authors: O'Maker, Robert Michael
- Date: 2015-09-16
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Quality control , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng , Small business - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14131 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14568
- Description: M.Tech. Construction Management , The delivery of low income housing in South African Public Subsidized Schemes is plagued with quality issues, inevitably leading to poor levels of client and more importantly, end-user satisfaction. The characteristics of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) contractors who operate in this sector, together with external factors in the operating environment, all contribute to poor quality. Quality Management (QM) practices among the contractors are not widely documented hence, this study aimed to explore these practices in the Gauteng low income residential sector. Therefore, the objectives of the study aimed to establish the following: current QM practices; adequacy of such practices; barriers to effective QM practices and the presence of critical success factors for effective QM practices...
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- Authors: O'Maker, Robert Michael
- Date: 2015-09-16
- Subjects: Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Quality control , Construction industry - South Africa - Gauteng - Management , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng , Small business - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14131 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14568
- Description: M.Tech. Construction Management , The delivery of low income housing in South African Public Subsidized Schemes is plagued with quality issues, inevitably leading to poor levels of client and more importantly, end-user satisfaction. The characteristics of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) contractors who operate in this sector, together with external factors in the operating environment, all contribute to poor quality. Quality Management (QM) practices among the contractors are not widely documented hence, this study aimed to explore these practices in the Gauteng low income residential sector. Therefore, the objectives of the study aimed to establish the following: current QM practices; adequacy of such practices; barriers to effective QM practices and the presence of critical success factors for effective QM practices...
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