Use of site meetings in the prevention of construction claims and disputes in the Swaziland construction industry
- Mavimbela, Bhekisisa Lawrence
- Authors: Mavimbela, Bhekisisa Lawrence
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Risk management , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Quality control , Construction contracts
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280374 , uj:30127
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: The construction industry is usually faced with claims and disputes that have surfaced from various aspects of project management that have been over-looked and under-estimated by the construction professional teams. The main aim of analysing the necessity of construction site meetings in the study was to identify the diverse ways in which site meetings assist in reducing claims that results in disputes. This study examined the use of construction site meetings in preventing construction claims and disputes in the Swaziland construction industry. The data used in this study were collected using secondary data via a literature review and through questionnaire survey in which questionnaires distributed to construction professionals. The findings revealed that the management of time using programme charts, site inspections and testing, cost checking during meetings and adequate specification documentation amongst others were among the measures assessed and analysed to prevent construction disputes and claims. Furthermore, the study indicated that the quality standards that site meetings enforce included; developing a project quality control plan, assessing workmanship during construction; increases communication in the construction team, assessing the specification used and appointing a competent construction manager contribute to the reduction of claims and disputes. In summary, the Swaziland construction industry must identify and discuss reasons why construction projects are completed late and with defects. Hence, the study recommends that construction professionals and clients must appoint competent project managers to assess and analyse all measures that causes construction claims and disputes using construction site meetings.
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- Authors: Mavimbela, Bhekisisa Lawrence
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Risk management , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Quality control , Construction contracts
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280374 , uj:30127
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: The construction industry is usually faced with claims and disputes that have surfaced from various aspects of project management that have been over-looked and under-estimated by the construction professional teams. The main aim of analysing the necessity of construction site meetings in the study was to identify the diverse ways in which site meetings assist in reducing claims that results in disputes. This study examined the use of construction site meetings in preventing construction claims and disputes in the Swaziland construction industry. The data used in this study were collected using secondary data via a literature review and through questionnaire survey in which questionnaires distributed to construction professionals. The findings revealed that the management of time using programme charts, site inspections and testing, cost checking during meetings and adequate specification documentation amongst others were among the measures assessed and analysed to prevent construction disputes and claims. Furthermore, the study indicated that the quality standards that site meetings enforce included; developing a project quality control plan, assessing workmanship during construction; increases communication in the construction team, assessing the specification used and appointing a competent construction manager contribute to the reduction of claims and disputes. In summary, the Swaziland construction industry must identify and discuss reasons why construction projects are completed late and with defects. Hence, the study recommends that construction professionals and clients must appoint competent project managers to assess and analyse all measures that causes construction claims and disputes using construction site meetings.
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Triple constraint considerations in the management of construction projects : a South African perspective
- Authors: Mokoena, Tshweu Samuel
- Date: 2013-12-09
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7857 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8750
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , The triple constraint considerations in construction projects determine failure or success of projects. The key reasons of a winning project comprise of identification, monitoring, control and management of projects risks. Projects, over the years, failed to be completed within the contracted triple constraints. The persistent failure of construction projects in South Africa contributes to lack of development in skills and infrastructure. It is hypothesized that a deeper comprehension of the triple constraint and strategic management may supplement success of construction projects. It is difficult to complete projects within the stipulated triple constraint elements due to the high degree of unforeseen circumstances. Although the success of construction projects is confined to the triple constraint, the projects successes can also be influenced by other external factors and intra-management of the triple constraint including trade-offs. The ever escalating societal demand makes it a necessity to keep up through intensive investigation into construction projects. Communication breakdown is one of the sources of errors and is therefore essential for practicality of the survey in the investigation. A questionnaire was chosen for the survey. The collected data was organised into qualifications and experience and was presented in a tabular and graphical formats. Due to the anticipated reluctance to participation, a larger number of people were engaged. Contrary to the contextual information, the fieldwork survey indicates that projects are successful relative to the triple constraint elements. The success or failure of projects is largely founded on the triple constraint elements except for contractors who in addition to the triple constraint cite other factors. The scarcity of engineering and construction skills in South African government is hurting success of construction projects and therefore infrastructure and skills development and sustainability. In conclusion, both the contextual and fieldwork survey attribute failure of construction projects to lack of understanding and poor management of the triple constraint elements and trade-offs. These conclusions are however limited to failure to survey all project management data, sample size, ability to address questions and honesty of participants. A further study into a bigger sample of this specific study is proposed.
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- Authors: Mokoena, Tshweu Samuel
- Date: 2013-12-09
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7857 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8750
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , The triple constraint considerations in construction projects determine failure or success of projects. The key reasons of a winning project comprise of identification, monitoring, control and management of projects risks. Projects, over the years, failed to be completed within the contracted triple constraints. The persistent failure of construction projects in South Africa contributes to lack of development in skills and infrastructure. It is hypothesized that a deeper comprehension of the triple constraint and strategic management may supplement success of construction projects. It is difficult to complete projects within the stipulated triple constraint elements due to the high degree of unforeseen circumstances. Although the success of construction projects is confined to the triple constraint, the projects successes can also be influenced by other external factors and intra-management of the triple constraint including trade-offs. The ever escalating societal demand makes it a necessity to keep up through intensive investigation into construction projects. Communication breakdown is one of the sources of errors and is therefore essential for practicality of the survey in the investigation. A questionnaire was chosen for the survey. The collected data was organised into qualifications and experience and was presented in a tabular and graphical formats. Due to the anticipated reluctance to participation, a larger number of people were engaged. Contrary to the contextual information, the fieldwork survey indicates that projects are successful relative to the triple constraint elements. The success or failure of projects is largely founded on the triple constraint elements except for contractors who in addition to the triple constraint cite other factors. The scarcity of engineering and construction skills in South African government is hurting success of construction projects and therefore infrastructure and skills development and sustainability. In conclusion, both the contextual and fieldwork survey attribute failure of construction projects to lack of understanding and poor management of the triple constraint elements and trade-offs. These conclusions are however limited to failure to survey all project management data, sample size, ability to address questions and honesty of participants. A further study into a bigger sample of this specific study is proposed.
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The Zachman Framework applied to construction engineering risk management
- Authors: Moloi, Tshepo
- Date: 2012-07-03
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Risk management - Data processing , Zachman Framework , Construction industry - Risk management , Management information systems - Data processing
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8782 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5140
- Description: M.Ing. , The research is based on the complexity of project management and risk management fields and how applying each field on its own can be problematic. This poses an everyday challenge to project managers when implemented simultaneously and such a problem predominantly exists in the engineering construction field.The challenge faced by project managers is approached throughout the research study by introducing a commonly used six order matrix framework with a high success rate in analysing and dissecting complex fields into small fragments. The framework is known as the Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture. However this is only done once a thorough literature review of both project and risk management as well as the limitations of the Zachman Framework have been well documented.Once the Zachman Framework for Construction adaptation is complete, it is then applied to an inner city construction case study. The results of the case study are used to determine if throughout the project lifecycle it has been possible to analyse and implement all project and risk management requirements simultaneously with little or no correction of project constraints.Using a developed integrated risk management tool which graphically tracks aggregate risk( s) in cost and time together with the Zachman Framework for Construction, the case study results reveal that it is possible to increase the ability to simultaneously manage risk and normal activities by concluding that the project constraints (i.e. cost) are accurately estimated and accomplished. In conclusion the research study,discussion and recommendations are made in order to implement all cells within the Zachman Framework for Construction therefore increasing the success of any project and risk management construction field.
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- Authors: Moloi, Tshepo
- Date: 2012-07-03
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Risk management - Data processing , Zachman Framework , Construction industry - Risk management , Management information systems - Data processing
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8782 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5140
- Description: M.Ing. , The research is based on the complexity of project management and risk management fields and how applying each field on its own can be problematic. This poses an everyday challenge to project managers when implemented simultaneously and such a problem predominantly exists in the engineering construction field.The challenge faced by project managers is approached throughout the research study by introducing a commonly used six order matrix framework with a high success rate in analysing and dissecting complex fields into small fragments. The framework is known as the Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture. However this is only done once a thorough literature review of both project and risk management as well as the limitations of the Zachman Framework have been well documented.Once the Zachman Framework for Construction adaptation is complete, it is then applied to an inner city construction case study. The results of the case study are used to determine if throughout the project lifecycle it has been possible to analyse and implement all project and risk management requirements simultaneously with little or no correction of project constraints.Using a developed integrated risk management tool which graphically tracks aggregate risk( s) in cost and time together with the Zachman Framework for Construction, the case study results reveal that it is possible to increase the ability to simultaneously manage risk and normal activities by concluding that the project constraints (i.e. cost) are accurately estimated and accomplished. In conclusion the research study,discussion and recommendations are made in order to implement all cells within the Zachman Framework for Construction therefore increasing the success of any project and risk management construction field.
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The use of collaborative models to improve the performance of construction supply chains in South Africa
- Authors: Masemeni, Neo Malose
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management , Business logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213426 , uj:21151
- Description: Abstract: Construction supply chains around the world are known for their fragmented and adversarial methods, sometimes making contracting relationships very difficult to administer. The study intended to evaluate collaborative project management techniques to improve the overall performance of construction supply chains in South Africa. Secondary data on the subject matter was attained from articles in research journals, research books and other academic publications. A quantitative research method was adopted for the study. The research made use of primary data solicited from self-administered, open-ended questionnaires. These questionnaire were completed by industry professionals namely; contractors, consultants and clients that are or have been involved in large construction projects. To round up the research, case studies were used to shed light on some undertakings with collaborative models. Some of the challenges faced in construction supply chains are corruption, price-oriented selection methods, lack of commitment from other parties, unrealistic deadlines, selection of contract and pricing strategy, high stress levels, complex nature of projects, adversarial (aggressive) relationships, lack of trust, and the unpredictable nature of projects. The study revealed that for the project to be deemed a success, commonly practitioners focus on the time taken, the quality of workmanship of the finished commodity and the overall cost of the project compared to the planned cost. For the collaboration to work, practitioners need be mindful of the dynamics in the construction supply chain. These dynamics need to be nurtured through the duration of the project. In this study the most important factors for facilitating successful collaborative models were identified as good leadership, effective communication, top management support, adequate resources and a knowledgeable client. Selection of the correct team is also important. The quality of previous work, the ability to deliver on time, experience with similar work, technical ability and effective and efficient decision making should be the parameters used in the selection of the ideal partner. A paradigm shift to more innovative means of undertaking construction projects is desperately needed. Compared to the fragmented style of construction supply chains, a paradigm shift in the direction of more collaboratively structured construction supply chains will ensure that overall success is achieved. The study recommends that collaborative models and the philosophies associated with them be incorporated across all forms of construction supply chains. , M.Tech. (Construction Management)
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- Authors: Masemeni, Neo Malose
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management , Business logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213426 , uj:21151
- Description: Abstract: Construction supply chains around the world are known for their fragmented and adversarial methods, sometimes making contracting relationships very difficult to administer. The study intended to evaluate collaborative project management techniques to improve the overall performance of construction supply chains in South Africa. Secondary data on the subject matter was attained from articles in research journals, research books and other academic publications. A quantitative research method was adopted for the study. The research made use of primary data solicited from self-administered, open-ended questionnaires. These questionnaire were completed by industry professionals namely; contractors, consultants and clients that are or have been involved in large construction projects. To round up the research, case studies were used to shed light on some undertakings with collaborative models. Some of the challenges faced in construction supply chains are corruption, price-oriented selection methods, lack of commitment from other parties, unrealistic deadlines, selection of contract and pricing strategy, high stress levels, complex nature of projects, adversarial (aggressive) relationships, lack of trust, and the unpredictable nature of projects. The study revealed that for the project to be deemed a success, commonly practitioners focus on the time taken, the quality of workmanship of the finished commodity and the overall cost of the project compared to the planned cost. For the collaboration to work, practitioners need be mindful of the dynamics in the construction supply chain. These dynamics need to be nurtured through the duration of the project. In this study the most important factors for facilitating successful collaborative models were identified as good leadership, effective communication, top management support, adequate resources and a knowledgeable client. Selection of the correct team is also important. The quality of previous work, the ability to deliver on time, experience with similar work, technical ability and effective and efficient decision making should be the parameters used in the selection of the ideal partner. A paradigm shift to more innovative means of undertaking construction projects is desperately needed. Compared to the fragmented style of construction supply chains, a paradigm shift in the direction of more collaboratively structured construction supply chains will ensure that overall success is achieved. The study recommends that collaborative models and the philosophies associated with them be incorporated across all forms of construction supply chains. , M.Tech. (Construction Management)
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The importance of post-mortems in construction projects
- Authors: Motswadi, Gavin
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453038 , uj:39982
- Description: Abstract: Organisations in the construction industry are frequently faced with the challenges of not achieving the set targets with reference to late project completions, exceeding the budget and undesirable quality of work due to poor workmanship. By including postmortems as best practice, organizations are likely to mature as they can make considered decisions and further enhance the management of future projects. The purpose of this research is to identify the key factors of effective and successful project post mortems that organisations in the construction industry can implement in management of future projects. The research further aims to identify the benefits these organisations can gain from the project post-mortems. The research scope is limited to organisations executing construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa. This research adopted a quantitative research approach using a structured closeended questionnaire as a data source. The target population of the research was 150 consisting of various stakeholders with experience in the construction projects such as project managers, construction managers, project engineers, construction supervisors. The 93 research sample participants for the questionnaire were randomly selected through the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) database. The research quantitative data was collected and analysed using an online Google Form survey tool. Cronbach’s coefficient was used to measure the internal consistency of the research questionnaire. Chapter 4 discussed the analysis of the information obtained from the research questionnaire which included identification of the key factors and benefits of successful and effective project post mortems. The key factors were broken down into two categories, People aspects and Systems aspects. The research results suggest that though project mortem is a beneficial tool for organisations to review their projects, there is challenge with the clear procedures on how to conduct project review meetings or workshops and a lack of drive or instruments to employ lessons learned from past experiences. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Motswadi, Gavin
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453038 , uj:39982
- Description: Abstract: Organisations in the construction industry are frequently faced with the challenges of not achieving the set targets with reference to late project completions, exceeding the budget and undesirable quality of work due to poor workmanship. By including postmortems as best practice, organizations are likely to mature as they can make considered decisions and further enhance the management of future projects. The purpose of this research is to identify the key factors of effective and successful project post mortems that organisations in the construction industry can implement in management of future projects. The research further aims to identify the benefits these organisations can gain from the project post-mortems. The research scope is limited to organisations executing construction projects in Gauteng, South Africa. This research adopted a quantitative research approach using a structured closeended questionnaire as a data source. The target population of the research was 150 consisting of various stakeholders with experience in the construction projects such as project managers, construction managers, project engineers, construction supervisors. The 93 research sample participants for the questionnaire were randomly selected through the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) database. The research quantitative data was collected and analysed using an online Google Form survey tool. Cronbach’s coefficient was used to measure the internal consistency of the research questionnaire. Chapter 4 discussed the analysis of the information obtained from the research questionnaire which included identification of the key factors and benefits of successful and effective project post mortems. The key factors were broken down into two categories, People aspects and Systems aspects. The research results suggest that though project mortem is a beneficial tool for organisations to review their projects, there is challenge with the clear procedures on how to conduct project review meetings or workshops and a lack of drive or instruments to employ lessons learned from past experiences. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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The evaluation of communication management practices relationship with project outcome in Eswatini (Swaziland) construction industry
- Authors: Khanyile, Nokulunga S. M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Management , Construction industry - Communication systems
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/437395 , uj:37977
- Description: Abstract: Communication management has long been acknowledged in the construction industry, as one of the essential knowledge areas of project management that influence the success of a project. However, there dearth consensus on the management of communication practices that are associated with effective communication management. Furthermore, the undertaking of communication management practices in construction projects are not given much priority. Therefore, the intention of this research was to establish the communication management practices that influence project outcome in Eswatini (Swaziland) and propose a relationship model amongst the two. To achieve the study purpose, a critical analysis of literature on the challenges of implementing communication management practices and the benefits of using communication management practices was conducted. Further, evaluation was carried out on the communication management practices as well as the communication management practices relationship with project outcome. .. , M.Tech. (Construction Management)
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- Authors: Khanyile, Nokulunga S. M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Management , Construction industry - Communication systems
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/437395 , uj:37977
- Description: Abstract: Communication management has long been acknowledged in the construction industry, as one of the essential knowledge areas of project management that influence the success of a project. However, there dearth consensus on the management of communication practices that are associated with effective communication management. Furthermore, the undertaking of communication management practices in construction projects are not given much priority. Therefore, the intention of this research was to establish the communication management practices that influence project outcome in Eswatini (Swaziland) and propose a relationship model amongst the two. To achieve the study purpose, a critical analysis of literature on the challenges of implementing communication management practices and the benefits of using communication management practices was conducted. Further, evaluation was carried out on the communication management practices as well as the communication management practices relationship with project outcome. .. , M.Tech. (Construction Management)
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Relationship between leadership styles and project success in the South African construction industry
- Liphadzi, M, Aigbavboa, C, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Liphadzi, M , Aigbavboa, C , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - Leadership , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - South Africa - Management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5295 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15049
- 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 , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry - Leadership , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - South Africa - Management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5295 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15049
- 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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Quality principles and supplier selection during electricity network construction projects : a comparative study
- Authors: Ramohlale, Ntjana George
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Electric power systems , Contractors
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/56966 , uj:16362
- Description: Abstract: Quality principles and supplier selection play an important role in projects especially where the customer is planning to outsource the work to an external organisation. The application of quality principles will help ensure that work that is going to be carried out is planned well in advance and the necessary measures are put in place to ensure that it is carried out as required. Supplier selection is a process where potential suppliers and contractors are invited to submit their information in order to be considered for work that the customer has. With the invitation, requirements will be attached and they need to show that they are capable of turning those requirements to actual output. The customer will have pre-defined criteria that will be used for evaluations and the best capable supplier or contractor will then be selected to execute the job. It has been realised that as much as quality principles are defined and the supplier selection process is adopted on projects, failure can still be experienced. This research looked at two industry cases in the construction of electricity networks. One project was for the construction of four 132kV lines and the other project focused on the relocation of lines which were in the way of some township development. The study adopted a questionnaire as a data collection tool, which was sent to the team members of both projects to complete. The results show that much as the customer was the same organisation with projects in different locations, there were slight differences in the way the projects were handled. From both projects, team members were aware of the level of quality required, requirements were put in place and the evaluation criteria used for the selection of contractors were utilised. The differences that led to project ABC failing and project XYZ being a success, were in the implementation of contract quality plans that were agreed upon before work commenced and in the performance monitoring as work was being executed. Project ABC failed due to lack of experience in enforcing what was agreed upon and not monitoring performance as stated within inspection and test plans. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Ramohlale, Ntjana George
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction projects - Management , Electric power systems , Contractors
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/56966 , uj:16362
- Description: Abstract: Quality principles and supplier selection play an important role in projects especially where the customer is planning to outsource the work to an external organisation. The application of quality principles will help ensure that work that is going to be carried out is planned well in advance and the necessary measures are put in place to ensure that it is carried out as required. Supplier selection is a process where potential suppliers and contractors are invited to submit their information in order to be considered for work that the customer has. With the invitation, requirements will be attached and they need to show that they are capable of turning those requirements to actual output. The customer will have pre-defined criteria that will be used for evaluations and the best capable supplier or contractor will then be selected to execute the job. It has been realised that as much as quality principles are defined and the supplier selection process is adopted on projects, failure can still be experienced. This research looked at two industry cases in the construction of electricity networks. One project was for the construction of four 132kV lines and the other project focused on the relocation of lines which were in the way of some township development. The study adopted a questionnaire as a data collection tool, which was sent to the team members of both projects to complete. The results show that much as the customer was the same organisation with projects in different locations, there were slight differences in the way the projects were handled. From both projects, team members were aware of the level of quality required, requirements were put in place and the evaluation criteria used for the selection of contractors were utilised. The differences that led to project ABC failing and project XYZ being a success, were in the implementation of contract quality plans that were agreed upon before work commenced and in the performance monitoring as work was being executed. Project ABC failed due to lack of experience in enforcing what was agreed upon and not monitoring performance as stated within inspection and test plans. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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Improving construction projects delivery through project management system
- Authors: Sepotokele, Mpho Abram
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293770 , uj:31950
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: The main aim of this study was to assess the procedures of a project management system in order to benefit service delivery within the North West Department Public Works & Roads. The literature review provided the essentials of construction project management which are inter alia project constraints, time and costs. These essentials were discussed together with the responsibility for control and coordination of the activities of consultants, main sub-contractors, processes and procedures. Furthermore, the literature review touched on organisational structures and how they influence project management systems. The study was conducted by means of a mixed approach, namely qualitative and quantitative. The researcher made use of questionnaires, interviews and document analysis to collect and analyse data. Of the 70 questionnaires emailed to construction stakeholders in the North West Province, forty were retrieved. The major findings of the study Poor design capacity and frequent designs impact negatively on quality and hence lead to failure. Clearly, poor contract management causes project failures. There are complicated projects which failed in the past and are still continuing. The client does not work according to the original plan but initiates variation in orders along the project life cycle, which is time consuming. The designers do not have the capacity to design a perfect project and for that reason they keep on changing what they design. Late awarding of contracts by the client has a negative impact on the delivery of projects. An assumption would be that the contractor does not have enough time to analyse the details of the contract and rather tries to beat the deadlines and compromise quality. Planning processes and planning of the projects are disregarded, hence lead to failures. The consultants have the capacity to implement poor decisions which ultimately has negative bearings on the projects. Contractors poorly manage either their resources or their processes and this impacts negatively on the projects allocated to them by clients. It implies that the contractors carrying out projects have inadequate experience...
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- Authors: Sepotokele, Mpho Abram
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293770 , uj:31950
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: The main aim of this study was to assess the procedures of a project management system in order to benefit service delivery within the North West Department Public Works & Roads. The literature review provided the essentials of construction project management which are inter alia project constraints, time and costs. These essentials were discussed together with the responsibility for control and coordination of the activities of consultants, main sub-contractors, processes and procedures. Furthermore, the literature review touched on organisational structures and how they influence project management systems. The study was conducted by means of a mixed approach, namely qualitative and quantitative. The researcher made use of questionnaires, interviews and document analysis to collect and analyse data. Of the 70 questionnaires emailed to construction stakeholders in the North West Province, forty were retrieved. The major findings of the study Poor design capacity and frequent designs impact negatively on quality and hence lead to failure. Clearly, poor contract management causes project failures. There are complicated projects which failed in the past and are still continuing. The client does not work according to the original plan but initiates variation in orders along the project life cycle, which is time consuming. The designers do not have the capacity to design a perfect project and for that reason they keep on changing what they design. Late awarding of contracts by the client has a negative impact on the delivery of projects. An assumption would be that the contractor does not have enough time to analyse the details of the contract and rather tries to beat the deadlines and compromise quality. Planning processes and planning of the projects are disregarded, hence lead to failures. The consultants have the capacity to implement poor decisions which ultimately has negative bearings on the projects. Contractors poorly manage either their resources or their processes and this impacts negatively on the projects allocated to them by clients. It implies that the contractors carrying out projects have inadequate experience...
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Impact of risk management in construction projects
- Authors: Shirinda, Vukosi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction industry - Risk management , Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/413251 , uj:34809
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: Construction projects play a major role in economic and social development. Many countries, more specifically developing countries, implement various construction projects to improve their economies. According to global studies, most construction projects experience poor performance and a high failure rate. As a result of the poor performance and the high failure rate, developing countries struggle to grow their economies. Most developing countries largely depend on foreign investment to finance their major construction projects. As a result of poor performance and a high failure rate, developing countries are struggling to attract foreign investment. One of the integral parts in project management is risk management. According to previous studies, construction projects have a bad record of risk management when compared to other industries. The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between risk management and construction projects. In addition, it examines how risk management affects project success and performance. In order to fulfil the research objectives, a literature review was conducted, focusing on construction project performance indicators and critical risk management factors. From the literature review, it was established that risk management has a direct relationship with the success and performance of construction projects. Performance indicators, cost, time and quality, are vulnerable to risk events. These indicators have a direct relationship with risk events. Research data were obtained in the form of questionnaires with dominantly Likert scale closed questions. Data were received from respondents who played the role of contractor, consultant, client and subcontractor in their previous three construction projects. The majority of respondents had more than five years’ construction project experience. The respondents were construction project risk management accounting officers, with the majority of responses coming from project engineers/agents, project managers and construction supervisors. This research has identified that construction project time/schedule, quality and budget/cost are all vulnerable to risk events. It was further realised that construction project teams neglected risk events. It is therefore evident that construction projects will continuously experience poor performance and failures if risk management is not effectively performed. The risk management and key construction project...
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- Authors: Shirinda, Vukosi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Construction industry - Risk management , Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/413251 , uj:34809
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: Construction projects play a major role in economic and social development. Many countries, more specifically developing countries, implement various construction projects to improve their economies. According to global studies, most construction projects experience poor performance and a high failure rate. As a result of the poor performance and the high failure rate, developing countries struggle to grow their economies. Most developing countries largely depend on foreign investment to finance their major construction projects. As a result of poor performance and a high failure rate, developing countries are struggling to attract foreign investment. One of the integral parts in project management is risk management. According to previous studies, construction projects have a bad record of risk management when compared to other industries. The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between risk management and construction projects. In addition, it examines how risk management affects project success and performance. In order to fulfil the research objectives, a literature review was conducted, focusing on construction project performance indicators and critical risk management factors. From the literature review, it was established that risk management has a direct relationship with the success and performance of construction projects. Performance indicators, cost, time and quality, are vulnerable to risk events. These indicators have a direct relationship with risk events. Research data were obtained in the form of questionnaires with dominantly Likert scale closed questions. Data were received from respondents who played the role of contractor, consultant, client and subcontractor in their previous three construction projects. The majority of respondents had more than five years’ construction project experience. The respondents were construction project risk management accounting officers, with the majority of responses coming from project engineers/agents, project managers and construction supervisors. This research has identified that construction project time/schedule, quality and budget/cost are all vulnerable to risk events. It was further realised that construction project teams neglected risk events. It is therefore evident that construction projects will continuously experience poor performance and failures if risk management is not effectively performed. The risk management and key construction project...
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Evaluating the influence of risk management practices on project success of small and medium construction enterprises in the South African construction industry
- Authors: Yembi Renault, Berenger
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262958 , uj:27793
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: Risk management is acknowledged as a key activity in project management in order to deliver successful construction projects. However, the complexity and the risk environment in which construction projects are undertaken leads to poor project performance, especially among small and medium construction enterprises (SMEs) whose contribution to the economy is substantial. The main objective of this study was to establish the risk management practices that are tailored for the successful delivery of construction projects undertaken by SMEs. Therefore, develop a construction risk management model at project level for SMEs. A critical review of relevant literature was conducted which was used to develop a structured questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was first pilot tested with four construction SMEs before its dissemination to construction SMEs who were conveniently sampled in the Gauteng province of South Africa. A total of 225 questionnaires were sent out, 187 were returned of which 181 were deemed usable representing approximately 80% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistics using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23 were used to empirically analyse the data. The validity and reliability of the nine factors of the risk management model were determined using Oblimin with Kaiser Normalisation rotation. Furthermore, Kaiser’s criterion and parallel analysis were also used as measures of the nine factors as well as the forty-two variables. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was used to establish the relationships of the risk management factors and the project performance outcome. Empirical findings established that variations by the client, design variations, incomplete approval and inadequate program scheduling were deemed to have a high impact on project time outcome. It was further revealed that design variations had a high impact on project cost outcome followed by variations by the client, occurrence of dispute and incomplete or inaccurate cost estimates. Furthermore, project quality outcome was highly impacted by the lack of coordination between project participants, low management competency of subcontractors, design variations, and incomplete or inaccurate cost estimates. In addition, accidents due to poor safety procedure, the absence of fire safety systems on site, equipment damage and labour injuries were deemed to have a high impact on project health and safety outcome. Further exploration of the empirical findings revealed that variation by the client, design variation, incomplete approval, and unsuitable construction program planning can...
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- Authors: Yembi Renault, Berenger
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry - Management , Construction projects - Management , Project management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262958 , uj:27793
- Description: M.Tech. (Construction Management) , Abstract: Risk management is acknowledged as a key activity in project management in order to deliver successful construction projects. However, the complexity and the risk environment in which construction projects are undertaken leads to poor project performance, especially among small and medium construction enterprises (SMEs) whose contribution to the economy is substantial. The main objective of this study was to establish the risk management practices that are tailored for the successful delivery of construction projects undertaken by SMEs. Therefore, develop a construction risk management model at project level for SMEs. A critical review of relevant literature was conducted which was used to develop a structured questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was first pilot tested with four construction SMEs before its dissemination to construction SMEs who were conveniently sampled in the Gauteng province of South Africa. A total of 225 questionnaires were sent out, 187 were returned of which 181 were deemed usable representing approximately 80% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistics using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23 were used to empirically analyse the data. The validity and reliability of the nine factors of the risk management model were determined using Oblimin with Kaiser Normalisation rotation. Furthermore, Kaiser’s criterion and parallel analysis were also used as measures of the nine factors as well as the forty-two variables. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was used to establish the relationships of the risk management factors and the project performance outcome. Empirical findings established that variations by the client, design variations, incomplete approval and inadequate program scheduling were deemed to have a high impact on project time outcome. It was further revealed that design variations had a high impact on project cost outcome followed by variations by the client, occurrence of dispute and incomplete or inaccurate cost estimates. Furthermore, project quality outcome was highly impacted by the lack of coordination between project participants, low management competency of subcontractors, design variations, and incomplete or inaccurate cost estimates. In addition, accidents due to poor safety procedure, the absence of fire safety systems on site, equipment damage and labour injuries were deemed to have a high impact on project health and safety outcome. Further exploration of the empirical findings revealed that variation by the client, design variation, incomplete approval, and unsuitable construction program planning can...
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Design rework in bulk water distribution capital projects : an assessment of a structured design process
- Authors: Masigo, Lebogang
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Engineering design - Management , Construction projects - Management , Water utilities - South Africa - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/297453 , uj:32428
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: In South Africa, National budget availability is a challenge. The budget is distributed across departments and the Department of Water and Sanitation infrastructure budget is one of the smallest pieces of the pie [2]. Water supply infrastructure in South Africa is outdated and due to past inequalities and the ever-growing population, the demand for new infrastructure is critical [5]. In the context of this study a case study of a Water utility which is an institution that supplies bulk potable water has been done. This institution as well as other water utilities need to assess their culture, policies and procedures to ensure easy management of the projects and ensure successful delivery of the projects to their clients [6]. Studies have shown that a significant amount of time and money is wasted in the planning phase of a project [1]. The design phase, one of the steps in the planning phase is the focus area for this case study. The study investigates if a structured design process is fast tracked due to delivery constraints and where activities during the design process are either partially or not done, rework is caused. Past studies conducted on rework in construction projects focused more on causal factors and the cost thereof, while these studies further identified that the causes are interdependent. A checklist, to assess the design office process document, and a questionnaire were used and analysed to complete this study. There was a substantial number of respondents and a representation of the design office was balanced in terms of experience and skills profile. Respondents agreed with most of what was found in the literature review in Chapter 2, while an in depth analysis with the findings thereof provided clarity on their perceptions. The value of this research might be a drop in the ocean but every drop counts. It was found important to follow procedures in enhancing and managing the quality of a product. The design office shows evidence of efforts to follow procedures, but improvements need to be implemented to reduce the average amount of rework in completing a design.
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- Authors: Masigo, Lebogang
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Engineering design - Management , Construction projects - Management , Water utilities - South Africa - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/297453 , uj:32428
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: In South Africa, National budget availability is a challenge. The budget is distributed across departments and the Department of Water and Sanitation infrastructure budget is one of the smallest pieces of the pie [2]. Water supply infrastructure in South Africa is outdated and due to past inequalities and the ever-growing population, the demand for new infrastructure is critical [5]. In the context of this study a case study of a Water utility which is an institution that supplies bulk potable water has been done. This institution as well as other water utilities need to assess their culture, policies and procedures to ensure easy management of the projects and ensure successful delivery of the projects to their clients [6]. Studies have shown that a significant amount of time and money is wasted in the planning phase of a project [1]. The design phase, one of the steps in the planning phase is the focus area for this case study. The study investigates if a structured design process is fast tracked due to delivery constraints and where activities during the design process are either partially or not done, rework is caused. Past studies conducted on rework in construction projects focused more on causal factors and the cost thereof, while these studies further identified that the causes are interdependent. A checklist, to assess the design office process document, and a questionnaire were used and analysed to complete this study. There was a substantial number of respondents and a representation of the design office was balanced in terms of experience and skills profile. Respondents agreed with most of what was found in the literature review in Chapter 2, while an in depth analysis with the findings thereof provided clarity on their perceptions. The value of this research might be a drop in the ocean but every drop counts. It was found important to follow procedures in enhancing and managing the quality of a product. The design office shows evidence of efforts to follow procedures, but improvements need to be implemented to reduce the average amount of rework in completing a design.
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Critical factors that influence project success in the infrastructural project
- Authors: Mohale, Nkwetsi Rosina
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Project management , Construction projects - Management , Infrastructure (Economics) , Construction industry - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293869 , uj:31963
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: Organizations are increasingly using project management practices as their way of arranging work to achieve the objectives set within their organisation, and these enforces organisations to view success as the combination of both project management success and projects. Ever since project management has been acknowledged as an effective and competent method of managing projects, almost all kinds of organizations, such as municipalities, engineering companies, Government, Industries, construction, etc., have implemented project management as a tool to reduce project delay and improve project success within their organizations. It is well known and common belief, that a project failure is when the project did not satisfy or meet the cost, time and quality requirement of an organization. While the word “success” is not always easily measured and defined due to different meanings from different people. Therefore this research attempts to establish and understand the literature review based on project success, the main aim is to understand the meaning of project success in depth. The second objective is to determine the critical success factors that influence project success in both construction and infrastructural projects. Project management was initiated in the early 1950s by military; however, it embedded from the early 19th century. Since then project management has been known as a distinct and advanced notion of management used to drive the goals and objectives of an organization, as well as agendas at economic development. The initial motivation was based on the benefits that project management offer in co-ordinating and allocating work to different departments and professions, organizing jobs around different projects and ensuring the critical necessity for communication. Since then project management has been recognized as an effective and competent method to handle projects. However, even though project management has been recognized as a competent and efficient method to facilitate projects that do not rule out the failure of projects. According to literature reviews, it is clearly recognized that there are different kinds of projects with different demands, different characteristics and different needs upon them. This research indicates that there are many reasons why a project fails in the infrastructure projects and construction. Research data was collected in the form of questionnaires, data gathered from a literature reviews was used to formulate the basis of developing the research questionnaire which was distributed and completed by the engineers, project managers, consultants and personnel working within infrastructural project across South Africa...
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- Authors: Mohale, Nkwetsi Rosina
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Project management , Construction projects - Management , Infrastructure (Economics) , Construction industry - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293869 , uj:31963
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: Organizations are increasingly using project management practices as their way of arranging work to achieve the objectives set within their organisation, and these enforces organisations to view success as the combination of both project management success and projects. Ever since project management has been acknowledged as an effective and competent method of managing projects, almost all kinds of organizations, such as municipalities, engineering companies, Government, Industries, construction, etc., have implemented project management as a tool to reduce project delay and improve project success within their organizations. It is well known and common belief, that a project failure is when the project did not satisfy or meet the cost, time and quality requirement of an organization. While the word “success” is not always easily measured and defined due to different meanings from different people. Therefore this research attempts to establish and understand the literature review based on project success, the main aim is to understand the meaning of project success in depth. The second objective is to determine the critical success factors that influence project success in both construction and infrastructural projects. Project management was initiated in the early 1950s by military; however, it embedded from the early 19th century. Since then project management has been known as a distinct and advanced notion of management used to drive the goals and objectives of an organization, as well as agendas at economic development. The initial motivation was based on the benefits that project management offer in co-ordinating and allocating work to different departments and professions, organizing jobs around different projects and ensuring the critical necessity for communication. Since then project management has been recognized as an effective and competent method to handle projects. However, even though project management has been recognized as a competent and efficient method to facilitate projects that do not rule out the failure of projects. According to literature reviews, it is clearly recognized that there are different kinds of projects with different demands, different characteristics and different needs upon them. This research indicates that there are many reasons why a project fails in the infrastructure projects and construction. Research data was collected in the form of questionnaires, data gathered from a literature reviews was used to formulate the basis of developing the research questionnaire which was distributed and completed by the engineers, project managers, consultants and personnel working within infrastructural project across South Africa...
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Causes of delay and cost overruns in EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) projects in South Africa
- Authors: Nkobane, Mpho Arnold
- Date: 2013-06-03
- Subjects: Construction industry - Costs , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7572 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8435
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Nkobane, Mpho Arnold
- Date: 2013-06-03
- Subjects: Construction industry - Costs , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7572 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8435
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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An assessment of the maturity and implementation of assurance frameworks on building construction projects within construction companies in South Africa
- Authors: Govender, Trevor Desigan
- Date: 2013-05-27
- Subjects: Project management , Engineering management , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Quality control
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7547 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8405
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , In the wake of the recent global financial crisis, the engineering and building construction industry has been faced with great uncertainty. Emerging from the crisis, investors are taking a cautious approach to how, with, and through whom they invest money. Organisation’s shareholders and stakeholders are therefore seeking new ways to run their businesses looking at cost optimisation and enhanced performance to increase their profitability. Companies are moving towards ensuring tighter control through stronger governance, closer risk management and compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements. To achieve this, assurance frameworks are being used to test, monitor and report to senior management on the organisation’s status. This dissertation highlights the importance of governance, risk and compliance control mechanisms specifically in the building construction sector within construction companies in South Africa. It will assess the maturity of such assurance frameworks and its implementation on building construction projects undertaken by large construction companies. These practices will be compared to the assurance frameworks as recommended and implemented by international leading practice. The dissertation will review the impacts that effective and weak assurance practices have on an organisation’s projects, their businesses and their statutory liability. To understand this, the research conducted interviews, surveys and case studies on large Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed construction companies in South Africa. The data was analysed: quantitatively, qualitatively, statistically as well as trended conclusions are made. The dissertation ends by pointing to the advantages of proper assurance controls on building construction projects and presents a template of an assurance framework that may be developed by construction companies into assurance programmes and other tools for use in their environment.
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- Authors: Govender, Trevor Desigan
- Date: 2013-05-27
- Subjects: Project management , Engineering management , Construction projects - Management , Construction industry - Quality control
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7547 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8405
- Description: M.Ing. (Engineering Management) , In the wake of the recent global financial crisis, the engineering and building construction industry has been faced with great uncertainty. Emerging from the crisis, investors are taking a cautious approach to how, with, and through whom they invest money. Organisation’s shareholders and stakeholders are therefore seeking new ways to run their businesses looking at cost optimisation and enhanced performance to increase their profitability. Companies are moving towards ensuring tighter control through stronger governance, closer risk management and compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements. To achieve this, assurance frameworks are being used to test, monitor and report to senior management on the organisation’s status. This dissertation highlights the importance of governance, risk and compliance control mechanisms specifically in the building construction sector within construction companies in South Africa. It will assess the maturity of such assurance frameworks and its implementation on building construction projects undertaken by large construction companies. These practices will be compared to the assurance frameworks as recommended and implemented by international leading practice. The dissertation will review the impacts that effective and weak assurance practices have on an organisation’s projects, their businesses and their statutory liability. To understand this, the research conducted interviews, surveys and case studies on large Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed construction companies in South Africa. The data was analysed: quantitatively, qualitatively, statistically as well as trended conclusions are made. The dissertation ends by pointing to the advantages of proper assurance controls on building construction projects and presents a template of an assurance framework that may be developed by construction companies into assurance programmes and other tools for use in their environment.
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