Effects of construction projects schedule overruns : a case of the Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Mukuka, Mulenga, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Mukuka, Mulenga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Construction projects
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68913 , uj:17795 , Citation: Mukuka, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Effects of construction projects schedule overruns : a case of the Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Description: Abstract: Construction schedule overruns are not uncommon on construction projects world over and the South African construction industry has not escaped the challenges of failing to deliver projects on time. In order to find mitigation measures of schedule overruns, the first step is to identify the causes of these overruns. This paper assesses the effects of construction projects schedule overruns in the Gauteng – South African construction industry. The data used in this paper 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 well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals, who include: Architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction mangers and project managers. Out of the 200 questionnaires sent out, 146 were received back representing a 73% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that extension of time, cost overruns, loss of profit, disputes, poor quality of work due to hurrying the project, creates stress to the client, acceleration losses, bad reputation with contraction team, claims and delay in getting profit by the client were the major effects of construction projects schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the effects of construction project schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa.
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- Authors: Mukuka, Mulenga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Construction projects
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68913 , uj:17795 , Citation: Mukuka, M., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W. 2015. Effects of construction projects schedule overruns : a case of the Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Description: Abstract: Construction schedule overruns are not uncommon on construction projects world over and the South African construction industry has not escaped the challenges of failing to deliver projects on time. In order to find mitigation measures of schedule overruns, the first step is to identify the causes of these overruns. This paper assesses the effects of construction projects schedule overruns in the Gauteng – South African construction industry. The data used in this paper 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 well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals, who include: Architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction mangers and project managers. Out of the 200 questionnaires sent out, 146 were received back representing a 73% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that extension of time, cost overruns, loss of profit, disputes, poor quality of work due to hurrying the project, creates stress to the client, acceleration losses, bad reputation with contraction team, claims and delay in getting profit by the client were the major effects of construction projects schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the effects of construction project schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa.
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Explaining cost overruns on construction projects in Gauteng province, South Africa
- Mukuka, Mulenga, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Mukuka, Mulenga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Cost overruns , Construction projects
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215202 , uj:21379 , Citation: Mukuka, M., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W. 2016. Explaining cost overruns on construction projects in Gauteng province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Implementation of construction works within the stipulated budget is vital for both the investor and the contractor. Yet construction projects, even those perfectly planned and organised, run the risk of cost overruns. Despite many tools supporting construction management, cost overruns keep occurring in construction projects. The present paper presents the findings of a survey aimed at identifying the most important causes and effects of cost overruns on construction projects in Gauteng - South Mrican construction industry. The data used in this paper 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 well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals, who include: Architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction mangers and project managers. Out of the 200 questionnaires sent out, 146 were received back representing a 73% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that inadequate planning, change in project design, poor project management, inadequate financial provision and inaccurate estimates were the major causes of cost overruns. Furthermore, the effects of cost overruns were identified to be construction project delays, increase in project cost due to extension on time, liability of companies to bad debt, project abandonment and company insolvency among others. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the causes of construction project schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa.
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- Authors: Mukuka, Mulenga , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Cost overruns , Construction projects
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215202 , uj:21379 , Citation: Mukuka, M., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W. 2016. Explaining cost overruns on construction projects in Gauteng province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Implementation of construction works within the stipulated budget is vital for both the investor and the contractor. Yet construction projects, even those perfectly planned and organised, run the risk of cost overruns. Despite many tools supporting construction management, cost overruns keep occurring in construction projects. The present paper presents the findings of a survey aimed at identifying the most important causes and effects of cost overruns on construction projects in Gauteng - South Mrican construction industry. The data used in this paper 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 well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to construction professionals, who include: Architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction mangers and project managers. Out of the 200 questionnaires sent out, 146 were received back representing a 73% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires was analysed using descriptive statistics procedures. Findings from the study revealed that inadequate planning, change in project design, poor project management, inadequate financial provision and inaccurate estimates were the major causes of cost overruns. Furthermore, the effects of cost overruns were identified to be construction project delays, increase in project cost due to extension on time, liability of companies to bad debt, project abandonment and company insolvency among others. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject of the causes of construction project schedule overruns in Gauteng, South Africa.
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