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Outdoor living wall systems in a developing economy: A prospect for supplementary urban food production? Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Karen Botes,Christina Breed
Green wall systems have greatly advanced over the past few decades and hold important potential for the future in light of predicted urban population growth, densification, and climate change. This article provides a brief background to living walls, followed by a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the four types of systems that are currently available in South Africa. It makes use of a
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Drivers and effects of sustainable construction in the South African construction industry Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Oluwaseun Sunday Dosumu,Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Sustainable construction is hardly practised in Africa, despite the consistent campaign for its adoption. This study investigates the drivers and effects of sustainable construction in South Africa. The quantitative survey research design was adopted for the study and the respondents were the construction organisations in Johannesburg, South Africa. The study identified 17 significant drivers of sustainable
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Building performance evaluation of public housing in Harare, Zimbabwe Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Ignatius Morgen Chombo,Sang Hoon Youm
This study sought to evaluate the performance of residential building spaces in public housing in Harare, Zimbabwe. It specifically measured building performance indicators determined by the building’s characteristics and the physical, locational and service attributes of buildings. A quantitative research design was adopted, in which questionnaires and observations were used in data collection. A
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Factors that determine construction health and safety agent collaboration on construction projects: A Delphi study Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Ndaleni Phinias Rantsatsi,Innocent Musonda,Justus Agumba
The construction industry (CI) continues to be the cause of injuries and illnesses to many workers worldwide. Collaboration between the construction health and safety agent (CHSA) and other built environment professionals may improve the impact of the CHSA on health and safety (H&S) performance. However, no study has identified the factors that determine CHSA collaboration on construction sites. A
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Factors influencing the quality of low-income housing in Polokwane Municipality South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Kgashane Stephen Nyakala,Sekou Dolly Ramoroka,Kemlall Ramdass
Recent South African and international evidence highlights the broad and lasting impacts of households, particularly those on low income, when unable to afford higher income counterparts to live in apartments, maintained public housing, and other high-quality houses. A broad range of low-income houses recently built in South African local municipalities are reportedly defective, due to poor building
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A comparison of three public projects that included community participation to determine the total value add Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Christo Vosloo
Some of the most pressing and challenging problems facing South Africa are unemployment, poverty, urban redress, infrastructural decay, under-education, and the transformation of the landscape left by apartheid. In an effort to address these problems, the successive democratic governments embarked on a number of initiatives that were aimed at providing relief through building and construction projects
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Examining the maturity of South Africa’s government departments to implement the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Progress Chigangacha,Theodore Haupt,Bankole Awuzie
The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the maturity of South Africa’s provincial government departments in engaging with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) towards facilitating effective infrastructure delivery. Furthermore, the study sought to formulate evidence-based interventions that could be utilised by these government departments to engender successful delivery
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The impact of the Integrated Residential Development Programme on surrounding property values: Case Study of Fleurhof, Johannesburg Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Nontokozo Mnisi
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Isivivane, Freedom Park: A critical analysis of the relationship between commemoration, meaning and landscape design in post-apartheid South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Graham Young,Piet Vosloo
At the dawn of democracy in 1994, the nation was seeking a new identity and for many South Africans it was to be an identity based on their African culture and tradition. Politicians were seeking ways to commemorate those who had lost their lives in conflicts leading up to the first democratic elections when the African National Congress (ANC) came into power. In attempting to achieve this, the Department
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Risk assessment for hazard exposure and its consequences on housing construction sites in Lagos, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Oluwasinaayomi Faith Kasim,Adekunle Moruf Alabi,Sunday Wusu
Despite housing construction’s economic contribution, the nature of work done is well acknowledged as risky to execute because of the occupational accidents and work-related hazards to which workers are exposed. Most of the workers experience hazards, owing largely to inadequate or lack of safety infrastructure and mechanisms for protective gear. This article examines varying levels of hazards to which
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Utilisation of forecasting technology for improving construction logistics in Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Isah Yahaya,Winston Shakantu,Saidu Ibrahim
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"Decent working conditions for improved construction workers’ productivity on Zimbabwean building projects " Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-12-12 Tirivavi Moyo,Gerrit Crafford,Fidelis Emuze
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Theoretical model of trust-based relationships in building information modelling supply chain for construction projects Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-12-12 Oluseye Olugboyega,Abimbola Windapo
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Factors influencing professionalism and the viability of local firms in Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-12-12 Olubimbola Oladimeji
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Effectiveness of contractor development programme in KwaZulu-Natal Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-12-12 Theo Haupt,Weziwe Hadebe,Mariam Akinlolu
The construction industry in South Africa is a major contributor towards the economic growth. According to the IDC (2016), the construction industry has contributed 9% towards the gross domestic products in 2008, with this figure increasing to 12% towards the gross in 2016. This latest contribution comes from 12 500 construction projects, with majority being government led projects. The government
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An assessment of transformation strategies in South Africa: A multi-case study of the accounting, financial services, government, and construction sectors Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-12-12 Innocent Musonda, Trynos Gumbo, Chioma Okoro
Globally, transformation is etched in all sectors of the economy. In the South African context, transformation is viewed as the catalyst to address the country’s socio-economic problems and their associated impact on different sectors and the economy at large. However, progress on transformation within the built environment has been slow in comparison with other sectors of the economy. As a result
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"An appraisal of the use of cannabis on construction sites An appraisal of the use of cannabis on construction sites An appraisal of the use of cannabis on construction sites An appraisal of the use of cannabis on construction sites" Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Theo Haupt
There is increasing concern regarding the impact of the consumption of cannabis by construction site workers on workplace safety and performance. This preliminary study explores the use of cannabis as a psychotropic drug and its consequences and effects on construction workers, considering the decriminalisation of its private use and personal consumption in South Africa. These consequences and effects
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The implementation of alternative dispute-resolution methods by architectural practitioners in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Jacques Laubscher,Tariené Gaum
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Quantity surveying pre-contract administration by Fanie Buys Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Kathy Michell,Raymond Nkado,Kenneth Bowazi
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Assessment of resuscitation strategies of abandoned projects: A case study of public tertiary education institutions’ buildings in Osun State, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Oluwaseyi Olalekan Alao,Godwin Onajite Jagboro,Akintayo Opawole,Dele Samuel Kadiri
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Facilitation of construction project management through building contracts: A South African perspective on the locally developed suites of contracts Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Hendri du Plessis
This article reviews the depth to which the South African suites of contracts may facilitate the effective implementation of construction project management practices. The hypothesis states that the standard South African forms of contract for building work have evolved to promote control through construction project management processes. The South African suites of contracts are reviewed against the
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Performance analysis of small and medium-sized construction firms in Oyo State, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Afolabi Olubunmi Abosede,Akintayo Opawole,Babalola Olubola,Grace Kehinde Ojo
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Challenges facing newly established quantity-surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Hletela Mishiyi,Roy Cumberlege,Fanie Buys
The article aims to determine the challenges faced by newly established quantitysurveying firms (NEQSFs) in securing tenders in South Africa. A quantitative research approach was implemented in the study which included a literature review and a questionnaire survey to identify the barriers experienced by NEQSFs. The results revealed that the specific challenges faced by NEQSFs are political influence
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Factor analysis of quality assurance practices in small and medium-sized road-construction projects: A South African perspective Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2019-06-25 Kgashane Stephen Nyakala,Jan-Harm Pretorius,Andre Vermeulen
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Evaluating credit accessibility predictors among small and medium contractors in the South African construction industr Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Olanrewaju Balogun,Justus Agumba,Nazeem Ansary
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Conversion of industrial wastes into marginal construction materials Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Frank Ikechukwu Aneke,Bankole Awuzie
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The use and benefits of Quick Response Codes for construction materials in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Tashmika Ramdav,Nishani Harinarain
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Evaluating credit accessibility predictors among small and medium contractors in the South African construction industry Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Olanrewaju Balogun, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Justus Agumba, Nazeem Ansary, Durban University of Technology, South Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa
The importance of small and medium construction enterprises (SMEs) in the South African economy has been recognised. However, construction SMEs are faced with difficulties in accessing credit from financial institutions. Furthermore, past research has failed to reach consensus on the demographic and socio-economic factors that predict credit accessibility for construction SMEs in South Africa. This
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The use and benefits of Quick Response Codes for construction materials in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Tashmika Ramdav, LDM Consulting, Durban, South Africa, Nishani Harinarain, University of KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa
This article explores the use and potential benefits of Quick Response (QR) Codes on construction materials in an attempt to ensure that the construction industry continues to be more technologically advanced. This qualitative research study consisted of interviews and case studies. A sample of 30 construction material suppliers in the Durban region were purposively selected and interviewed, using
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The impact of the Construction Regulations 2014 on a water utility’s projects’ health and safety (H&S) performance in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Mandy Malindi, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, John Smallwood, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
The construction industry plays a major role in South Africa’s economic development. Despite its importance, the poor health and safety (HS early involvement of CHS professionals, and H&S training for stakeholders are among the recommendations arising from this study. Keywords : Clients, construction health and safety professionals, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors
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Built: The hidden stories behind our structures by Roma Agrawal Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Pierre Oosthuizen, University of the Free State, South Africa
This book is a maiden voyage by an energetic and inspiring 35-year-old female engineer, originally from Mumbai, India. She is currently an associate director at AECOM and a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Roma Agrawal obtained her BA degree in Physics from the University of Oxford in 2004, and her MSc Structural Engineering degree from Imperial College London, in 2005. Her fascinating
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Adoption of Building Information Modelling in the construction industry in Kenya Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Mutonyi Nasila, University of Pretoria, South Africa, Chris Cloete, University of Pretoria, South Africa
The current implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) by construction professionals in the Kenyan construction industry is an area of concern. BIM is increasingly being applied worldwide to improve communication between project stakeholders, visualization of design, detect potential clashes, reduced redesign during project implementation, improve design quality, reduce costs, and improve
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Conversion of industrial wastes into marginal construction materials Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-11-30 Frank Ikechukwu Aneke, Bankole Awuzie
The circular economy concept (CE) makes a salient contribution towards resource efficiency through product-life extension, redistribution/reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling as well as re-engineering of organizational processes. The construction industry is renowned for its influence on the attainment of society’s sustainable development (SD) aspirations. As such, there is a need for the industry
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Facilities Management Practice by A.C. Hauptfleisch, 2017. 1st edition. Pretoria: South Africa: Career Excel Academy Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Nico Janse van Rensburg
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Construction project management through building contracts, a South African perspective Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Hendri du Plessis, Pierre Oosthuizen
This article reviews construction project management and building contracts in South Africa. It introduces general information and findings on the topic, forming part of a broader in-depth study, which proves difficult to encapsulate in one single article. The novice might perceive contract management, project management, and construction management to be the same concept. To clarify these concepts
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A construction project management knowledge model: The type and level of knowledge required Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Michelle Burger, Benita Zulch
Construction project managers come from diverse backgrounds and may, therefore, lack the knowledge set currently required in order to be competent and effective in practice. The aim of this article is to establish the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level of each type of knowledge area required for a competent and effective construction project manager in South Africa. These levels of knowledge
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Assessment of housing quality in Ibeju-Lekki periurban settlement, Lagos State, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Funmilayo Adedire, Michael Adegbile
This article assesses housing quality in Ibeju-Lekki, a peripheral settlement outside Lagos metropolitan region. Using purposive sampling, 370 housing units from clusters of 16 periurban settlements constituted the sample size. Primary data was sourced through structured questionnaires, interview (with local planning personnel) and observation schedules administered through a field survey. Using Statistical
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An assessment of the causes, cost effects and solutions to design-errorinduced variations on selected building projects in Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Oluwaseun Dosumu
Design errors and variations are inherently part of many construction projects and require deliberate effort to combat. The literature reviewed indicates that empirical studies of the cost effect of design-error-induced variations are scarce. This study investigates the causes of variation on building projects, the frequent design errors that lead to variation, the effects of design error on variation
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An exploratory factor analysis of risk management practices: A study among small and medium contractors in Gauteng Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Bérenger Renault, Justus Agumba, Nazeem Ansary
Risk management (RM) is acknowledged as a key activity in project management in the pursuit to deliver successful construction projects. However, these projects are associated with various risks, which often jeopardise project performance, especially among small and medium construction enterprises (SMEs). Risk management practices (RMPs) have been developed, in order to curtail project risks. Nevertheless
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Successful transformational change in revenue management among beneficiary communities of South African renewable energy construction companies Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Ric Amansure, Chris Adendorff
Transformational change is the second of three sub-models that resulted from the splitting of the original model following the data analysis as part of a thesis entitled A theoretical model for successful management of revenue for beneficiary communities of renewable energy companies in South Africa . The sub-model provides specific guidance for project managers dealing with transformational change
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Ownership and care in culturally significant architecture: Three case studies Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-06-01 Gerhard Bosman
Public buildings are not permanent, but at most durable and robust enough to outlast a few generations. Earth-constructed buildings, as soft architecture used for public buildings, need more care and maintenance than buildings in brick, stone, concrete and steel. The ownership and care of private and public buildings reflect social attitudes and sustainable means. The attitudes towards the durability
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An investigation into cost overruns for ongoing building projects in Abuja, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-06-01 Ibrahim Saidu, Winston Shakantu
The total amount of cost overruns for any construction project can be fully determined once the project is completed. Estimating the amount of cost overruns at different stages of ongoing construction projects is important for project success. There is, however, a dearth of research for this exercise. This article reports the results of an investigative study on cost overruns for ongoing building projects
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A sequential mixed methods research approach to investigating HIV/AIDS intervention management by construction organisations in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-06-01 Guinevere Gilbert, Keith Cattell, Peter Edwards, Paul Bowen
Sequential mixed methods research is an effective approach for investigating complex problems, but it has not been extensively used in construction management research. In South Africa, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has seen construction management taking on a vital responsibility since the government called upon the private sector to play a greater part in combating HIV/AIDS. However, the South African construction
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Characteristics of the safety climate in teams with world-class safety performance on construction projects in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-06-01 Douw Boshoff, Chris Krugell, Hennie van Heerden
Accidents and incidents in the construction environment are not reduced or eliminated effectively, despite numerous efforts made to improve health and safety in the industry. An extensive field of research has been conducted on how teams in the construction environment interact to deliver a project successfully in terms of cost, quality and time. Previous research exists on how team dynamics interface
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Risk management in public sector construction projects: Case studies in Lesotho Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-02-02 Molefi Nketekete,Fidelis Emuze,John Smallwood
Construction projects are facing problems that impede their expected performance. Time, cost, quality, and competition limitations place constraints on projects. These challenges require incisive risk-management (RM) practices. This article presents the findings of a multiple case study, which determined how and why public sector construction projects are failing in terms of contemporary RM practices
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A decision support framework for extension of time claims for the JBCC Principal Building Agreement Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-02-02 Tinus Maritz,Hendrik Prinsloo
Delays to contractors’ progress, often resulting in time and cost overruns, are a major source of claims and disputes in the construction industry. The assessment of extension of time (EOT) claims as part of a construction project can have far-reaching consequences for the financial success of the project. The proper and transparent assessment of EOT claims is, therefore, an essential component in
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The image of the construction industry and its employment attractiveness Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-02-02 Theo Haupt,Nishani Harinarain
As the construction industry does not seem to enjoy a positive image, it is not necessarily the career of choice when compared with other industries. This study examines the image of the industry in order to establish what the perception of the industry is, the effects of that perception, and how the image of the sector could be improved. A mixed approach is used that involves a questionnaire survey
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Effective utilisation of generation Y Quantity Surveyors Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-02-02 Elzane Van Eck,Michelle Burger
In South Africa, 43% of all quantity surveyors are identified as generation Y, orn between 1981 and 2000. This highlights the importance of generation Y to the Quantity Surveying (QS) profession, as they are the future upon which the QS profession will build. A lack of knowledge of the differences among generations can easily lead to misunderstandings and conflict in the workplace. QS employers who
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The valuation of commercial grain silos Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-02-02 Christiaan Winckler,Douw Boshoff
A grain silo is a unique form of real estate because of its construction, use and income generation. The study is based on vertical concrete silos built for the sole purpose of storing grain. Silos are, in essence, income-producing properties, but because the tenant is the owner of grain and oilseed, the income produced by the silo fluctuates from year to year depending on the size of annual grain
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Building an infrastructure project performance in the North-West Province Department of Public Works and Roads Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Davison Murwira, Michiel Bekker
Building and infrastructure projects at the North- West Province Department of Public Works and Roads (NW DPWR) often perform poorly in terms of overrunning both the original approved timeline and the budget. Adding to poor time and cost performances, these projects often do not meet the desired functional requirements. This article reports on findings of a study which investigated the causes of these
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An analysis of the use of mass appraisal methods for agricultural properties Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Kobus van der Walt
There are numerous factors that influence the price of a farm and some of these factors are not monetary related. This makes the task of the valuer complex and increases the possibility of large differences in the estimated market value determined and the actual selling price. This article reports the results of a study that analysed the unique and distinctive attributes of farms, in order to determine
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A post-contract project analysis of material waste and cost overrun on construction sites in Abuja, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Ibrahim Saidu, Winston Shakantu
Material waste and cost overrun have been identified as common problems in the construction industry. These problems occur at both pre- and post-contract stages of a construction project. As a result of a dearth of empirical research and low level of awareness, the majority of managers of construction projects in Nigeria pay hardly any attention to material waste issues that affect cost overrun. This
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Investigating alternative dispute resolution methods and the implementation thereof by architectural professionals in South Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Tariene Wilcocks, Jacques Laubscher
Given the number of role players and the complexity of the building process, disputes are inevitable. As an alternative to litigation, which is often costly and time consuming, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods could be used. Arbitration, mediation, negotiation and adjudication are a few examples of ADR and, if understood correctly and implemented effectively, ADR could prove beneficial
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Deciphering priority areas for improving project risk management through critical analysis of pertinent risks in the Zambian construction industry Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Chipozya Kosta Tembo-Silungwe, Nthatisi Khatleli
Risk identification is the first step in the risk-management process. A plethora of current studies in literature dwell overwhelmingly on risk identification much to the exclusion of the source, and the possible mitigation interventions. In a limited effort to address this deficiency in the body of knowledge, this article reports the results of a study conducted using 15 purposive semi-structured interviews
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Stakeholders’ perception of critical success factors for sustainable facilities management practice in universities in sub- Saharan Africa Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Bankole Awuzie, Rasheed Isa
The development of an optimal sustainable facilities management (SFM) strategy for university-built assets in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is desired. However, this requires an in-depth understanding of the perspectives of different stakeholders on the probable success factors. The elicitation of such perspective is considered imperative, as it allows Facilities Managers to engage with effective SFM planning
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Exploring the influence of instant messaging and video conferencing on the quality of project communication Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2016-08-30 Taryn Bond-Barnard, Lizelle Fletcher, Herman Steyn
Growth in computer-mediated communication (CMC) technologies such as instant messaging (IM) and video conferencing (VC) has led to a need to explore the utilisation and influence of these tools on the quality of project communication, which must still be established. This article reports the results of a survey conducted among 210 project practitioners using CMC in various industries to determine how
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The contributions of construction material waste to project cost overruns in Abuja, Nigeria Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2016-08-30 Ibrahim Saidu, Winston Shakantu
Material wastage on construction sites can contribute to cost overruns. Research to provide evidence of the extent of material wastages’ contribution to cost overruns on construction sites is based mostly on surveys. Thus, the actual contribution is not yet ascertained. The purpose of this article is to report the results of an objectively investigated study on the contributions of material waste to
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Ineffective programme management on the delivery of health infrastructure projects: A case of the Northern Cape Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2016-08-30 Lesetja Mabona, Winston Shakantu
Programme management remains a challenging management practice in the Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDoH), particularly when a health facility project has to integrate the components of construction management and operations management in order to attain the benefits of strategic importance. The Northern Cape Department of Health consists of various administrative programmes that are supposed to
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A proposed model for construction project management communication in the South African construction industry Acta Structilia Pub Date : 2016-08-30 Benita Zulch
Ineffective communication and the poor application of communication skills in construction project management lead to project outcomes that do not meet project objectives. The lack of a proper communication skills model for project management may contribute to ineffective project communication. This article reports the results of a study done to identify the most important project management communication