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CIDB Centre of Excellence and Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Earlycite article
Published: 19 July 2021 in Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
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Purpose This study aims to explore the influential role stakeholder play in the management of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in facilities of higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa. By defining the indoor environmental challenges facing HEI's, an alternative redress to these challenges can be achieved through stakeholder management. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative survey approach which was informed by a post-positivism philosophical stance. The closed-ended questionnaire survey was used to gather views from academic and administrative staff who were employed in various HEIs across South Africa. The literature review revealed 13 influential stakeholder management roles which were explored. The gathered data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics that evaluated the influential role stakeholder play in the management of IEQ in HEIs. Findings Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed three core categories of stakeholder management roles to being community engagement and awareness, organisational commitment and objective function. These roles play an integral part of overhauling the current IEQ conditions in HEIs, which subsequently improves the quality of education through efficient academic and administrative performance. Originality/value The study contributes to the body of knowledge as it reveals that HEI, particularly in developing countries like South Africa, can improve their current IEQ conditions through adopting critical stakeholder management roles. Also, this study provides further theoretical background for future research in the area of stakeholder management which has been lacking in previous IEQ studies.

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Mpho Ndou; Clinton Aigbavboa; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Exploring stakeholder roles in the management of indoor environmental quality of higher education institutes in South Africa. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Mpho Ndou, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Exploring stakeholder roles in the management of indoor environmental quality of higher education institutes in South Africa. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Mpho Ndou; Clinton Aigbavboa; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. 2021. "Exploring stakeholder roles in the management of indoor environmental quality of higher education institutes in South Africa." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Case report
Published: 18 June 2021 in Buildings
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This research explores the failure of competitively tendered projects in the UK construction industry to procure the most suited contractor(s) to conduct the works. Such work may have equal relevance for other developed nations globally. This research seeks to teach clients and their representatives that “lowest price” does not mean “best value”, by presenting a case study of a successfully negotiated tender undertaken by a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) contractor; SME studies are relatively scant in academic literature. By applying the “lessons learnt” principle, this study seeks to improve future practice through the development of a novel alternative procurement option (i.e., negotiation). A mixed philosophical stance combining interpretivism and pragmatism was used—interpretivism to critically review literature in order to form the basis of inductive research to discuss negotiation as a viable procurement route, and pragmatism to analyse perceptions of tendering and procurement. The methods used follow a three-stage waterfall process including: (1) literature review and pilot study; (2) quantitative analysis of case study data; and (3) qualitative data collection via a focus group. Our research underscores the need to advise clients and their representatives of the importance of understanding the scope of works allowed within a tender submission before discounting it based solely on price. In addition, we highlight the failings of competitive tendering, which results in increased costs and project duration once the works commence on site. These findings provide new contemporary insight into procurement and tendering in the construction industry, with emphasis on SME contractors, existing relationships, and open-book negotiation. This research illustrates the adverse effects of early cost estimates produced without first securing a true understanding of project buildability and programming. Our work concludes with a novel insight into an alternative procurement option that involves early SME contractor involvement in an open-book environment, without the need for a third-party cost control.

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James Ellis; David Edwards; Wellington Thwala; Obuks Ejohwomu; Ernest Ameyaw; Mark Shelbourn. A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance. Buildings 2021, 11, 260 .

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James Ellis, David Edwards, Wellington Thwala, Obuks Ejohwomu, Ernest Ameyaw, Mark Shelbourn. A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance. Buildings. 2021; 11 (6):260.

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James Ellis; David Edwards; Wellington Thwala; Obuks Ejohwomu; Ernest Ameyaw; Mark Shelbourn. 2021. "A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance." Buildings 11, no. 6: 260.

Earlycite article
Published: 04 June 2021 in Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
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Purpose A mixed philosophies epistemological design with inductive reasoning was adopted to develop new theoretical insights into the phenomena under investigation. First, interpretivism was employed to contextualise the prevailing body of knowledge and source questions (and prompts) to be posed to practitioners. Second, a case study strategy (augmented by participant action research) was adopted to measure construction industry professionals' perceptions of the clerk of work's role and their impact upon both quality and safety of construction. Design/methodology/approach This research conducts a case study investigation of affordable and/or social home construction and examine industry's perception of the clerk of works (CoW) and their powers and responsibilities within existing legislation to impact quality of construction. Findings The findings illustrate that while the clerk of work's role positively impacts quality and safety of construction, it is hindered by cost and time constraints that are often prioritised. An analogy to “yield points” in materials science is then adapted to develop new theory to conceptualise the pivotal position that the CoW has in upholding quality construction. The research concludes with pragmatic recommendations (such as industry centric codes of practice) to mitigate quality and safety issues arising and signpost future academic research in this area. Originality/value UK construction has been criticised for prioritising costs and profits vis-à-vis quality and safety issues, as exemplified by the Grenfell fire. This study demonstrates the need for reinstatement of the CoW role in mitigating residential housing quality decline.

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Bradley Hughes; David J. Edwards; Igor Martek; Nicholas Chileshe; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Assessing the “clerk of works” role in delivering quality affordable housing: a UK case study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Bradley Hughes, David J. Edwards, Igor Martek, Nicholas Chileshe, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Assessing the “clerk of works” role in delivering quality affordable housing: a UK case study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Bradley Hughes; David J. Edwards; Igor Martek; Nicholas Chileshe; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. 2021. "Assessing the “clerk of works” role in delivering quality affordable housing: a UK case study." Smart and Sustainable Built Environment ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Earlycite article
Published: 29 April 2021 in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
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Purpose A scientometric review of extant literature is conducted to define and delineate upon the enabling dynamic capabilities required to engender the digitalisation of organisations operating in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) sector. A secondary aim sought to provide direction for future studies and theories to be tested in this novel field of investigation as well as stimulate wider polemic debate amongst industry stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach An interpretivist philosophical stance and inductive approach was undertaken in this study, using a grounded theory strategy. Secondary data used was sourced from the Scopus journal database using specific related keywords. VOSviewer was used to prepare co-occurrence maps based on the bibliographic data gathered. Findings AECO organisations that seek digitalisation must possess the capability to sense and seize opportunities and threats within the business environment and reconfigure their business processes to best meet their market demand. This can be achieved by improving on attributes relating to industrial management and strategic planning, organisational learning, enterprise resource management and innovative information technology. Future studies should target novel areas such as AECO organisations' ambidexterity and service innovation. Originality/value This is the first study to explore the dynamic capabilities of AECO organisations in relation to digitalisation adoption. Therefore, the research serves as a robust theoretical background for signposting AECO organisations who seek to transition to digital solutions in the fourth industrial revolution.

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Douglas Aghimien; Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa; Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke; David Edwards; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala; Chris J. Roberts. Dynamic capabilities for digitalisation in the AECO sector – a scientometric review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, David Edwards, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Chris J. Roberts. Dynamic capabilities for digitalisation in the AECO sector – a scientometric review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Douglas Aghimien; Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa; Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke; David Edwards; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala; Chris J. Roberts. 2021. "Dynamic capabilities for digitalisation in the AECO sector – a scientometric review." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Journal article
Published: 22 April 2021 in Sustainability
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Small-scale contractors (SSCs) require management strategies in implementing occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance at projects to reduce accidents, injuries, fatalities and diseases. Management strategy success factors have been acknowledged to be of great benefit in improving in OH&S performance. Hence, the study sought to assess the management strategy success factors for the improvement of OH&S performance by SSCs in Zambia’s electricity industry. Using quantitative methods, data was collected using a survey questionnaire from 246 respondents representing firm owners, managers, project managers and OH&S representatives at electricity industry projects at 70.3% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted as methods of data analysis using exploratory factor analysis. After analysis, the success factors were clustered into three construct categories within OH&S performance namely, compliance and workplace processes, policy and human resource development, and leadership and structure significant values ranging from 0.513 to 0.972. The independent reliability was tested using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient. The study exposed management strategy success factors are well recognised by most SSCs and contributed to the body of knowledge in this mastery by introducing three success factors for OH&S performance. It is recommended that these factors be adopted and considered to improve OH&S performance management by SSCs in the electricity industry in Zambia.

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Mwewa Mambwe; Erastus Mwanaumo; Wellington Thwala; Clinton Aigbavboa. Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Management Strategy Success Factors for Small-Scale Contractors in Zambia. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4696 .

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Mwewa Mambwe, Erastus Mwanaumo, Wellington Thwala, Clinton Aigbavboa. Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Management Strategy Success Factors for Small-Scale Contractors in Zambia. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (9):4696.

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Mwewa Mambwe; Erastus Mwanaumo; Wellington Thwala; Clinton Aigbavboa. 2021. "Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Management Strategy Success Factors for Small-Scale Contractors in Zambia." Sustainability 13, no. 9: 4696.

Journal article
Published: 16 April 2021 in Buildings
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Buildings inevitably deteriorate with time. Schools buildings are no exception and require refurbishment at times. Despite the UK Government announcing the £1 billion funding for rebuilding 50 schools over 10 years starting 2010–2021, it is common practice for builders and designers to, upon completion of a building project, move on to the next development without considering how the completed building performs. This research undertakes a post occupancy evaluation (POE) of three schools in the West Midlands, UK with specific focus on building services, viz., heating, lighting, and air conditioning and ventilation. The research adopted a mixed philosophical approach of interpretivism and post-positivism to conduct inductive reasoning. A questionnaire that collected both quantitative and qualitative primary data was distributed to the end-users of the schools. Data was analysed using the Cronbach’s alpha, one sample t-test and Kruskal–Wallis test to identify any differences between the questionnaire responses. Findings revealed that building users demanded greater control of the internal environment thus contradicting the current trend for automated ‘intelligent systems’ approaches. This research represents the first work to consider the contractor’s perspective towards developing a better understanding of client satisfaction with the school buildings. Moreover, the POE result represents a notable pragmatic advancement to knowledge that will influence the contractor’s knowledge and understanding of client satisfaction, and where to improve upon these.

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Hamad Ahmed; David Edwards; Joseph Lai; Chris Roberts; Caleb Debrah; De-Graft Owusu-Manu; Wellington Thwala. Post Occupancy Evaluation of School Refurbishment Projects: Multiple Case Study in the UK. Buildings 2021, 11, 169 .

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Hamad Ahmed, David Edwards, Joseph Lai, Chris Roberts, Caleb Debrah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Wellington Thwala. Post Occupancy Evaluation of School Refurbishment Projects: Multiple Case Study in the UK. Buildings. 2021; 11 (4):169.

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Hamad Ahmed; David Edwards; Joseph Lai; Chris Roberts; Caleb Debrah; De-Graft Owusu-Manu; Wellington Thwala. 2021. "Post Occupancy Evaluation of School Refurbishment Projects: Multiple Case Study in the UK." Buildings 11, no. 4: 169.

Chapter
Published: 07 February 2021 in Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology
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This study presents the result of the findings on the factors impeding the sustainability of construction projects in developing countries using Nigeria as a case study. The study sought responses from construction managers, project managers, and quantity surveyors from the six different regions of the country. Data gathered were analysed using factor analysis and structural equation modelling. The findings revealed that issues surrounding regulation and policy, information and management, sustainability knowledge and sustainable materials and technology availability have a significant relationship with the poor sustainable construction in the country. It is believed that the findings of the study will help construction participants in the country and other developing countries particularly in Africa where the construction practice is similar, in understanding the core issues to tackle in the quest for sustainable construction in the country.

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Douglas Aghimien; Clinton Aigbavboa; Lerato Aghimien; Ayodeji Oke; Wellington Thwala. Unearthing the Factors Impeding Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries—A PLS-SEM Approach. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology 2021, 113 -134.

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Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Lerato Aghimien, Ayodeji Oke, Wellington Thwala. Unearthing the Factors Impeding Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries—A PLS-SEM Approach. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. 2021; ():113-134.

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Douglas Aghimien; Clinton Aigbavboa; Lerato Aghimien; Ayodeji Oke; Wellington Thwala. 2021. "Unearthing the Factors Impeding Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries—A PLS-SEM Approach." Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology , no. : 113-134.

Conference paper
Published: 22 December 2020 in Plant-Microbes-Engineered Nano-particles (PM-ENPs) Nexus in Agro-Ecosystems
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Construction projects are frequently held in a complex and uncertain nature, alongside claims being unavoidable. Construction projects involve processes that are complex and dynamic which at most result in disputes between the stakeholders. The study investigated the sources of disputes in construction projects in the Mpumalanga Province. The data used in this paper were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected via a detailed review of related literature. The primary data was collected through a survey questionnaire which was distributed to project participants. Out of the 90 questionnaires sent out, 80 were received back representing 89% response rate. Data received from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics procedures such as Ms Excel and SPSS software. Findings from the study revealed that payment delays, poor supervision financial incapable of contractors, change of scope, delay in work progress, poor workmanship, incomplete specification design errors, delay in providing information and extension of time were the main sources of construction disputes. Therefore, client should minimise changing scope to avoid cost overrun and extension of time which contribute to dispute. Respondent believed that dispute avoidance strategies such as stakeholders management, alliancing, lean construction and partnering will reduce dispute drastically. Hence, the industry is encouraged to embrace modern management concepts and to avoid the effects of construction disputes such as loss of production, delays and profitability.

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Nokulunga Mashwama; Didibhuku Thwala; Clinton Aigbavboa. The Sources of Dispute in Construction Projects in the Mpumalanga Province. Plant-Microbes-Engineered Nano-particles (PM-ENPs) Nexus in Agro-Ecosystems 2020, 503 -508.

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Nokulunga Mashwama, Didibhuku Thwala, Clinton Aigbavboa. The Sources of Dispute in Construction Projects in the Mpumalanga Province. Plant-Microbes-Engineered Nano-particles (PM-ENPs) Nexus in Agro-Ecosystems. 2020; ():503-508.

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Nokulunga Mashwama; Didibhuku Thwala; Clinton Aigbavboa. 2020. "The Sources of Dispute in Construction Projects in the Mpumalanga Province." Plant-Microbes-Engineered Nano-particles (PM-ENPs) Nexus in Agro-Ecosystems , no. : 503-508.

Journal article
Published: 03 November 2020 in Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management
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Background: Economic regulation involves provision of rules, systems or alteration of the allocation of resources and/or distribution of income in a manner preferred to that which could have occurred in the absence of such upheld regulations. As railway transportation continues to be recognised as an essential contributor to the economic development of many economies, because of its comparative advantage in surface transportation of bulk and heavy cargo, the competition from the road trucking and its market dominance stands as an increasing threat.Objective: This article recommends economic factors that can be assessed for significance as variables for inclusion into a regional railway corridor transportation economic regulatory framework for enhancing competitiveness of rail operations in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) using the case of the North–South Corridor (NSC).Method: An appraisal of economic theories and global practices are the basis used for recommending the economic factors. The different forms of corridor freight competition, the importance of property rights within the context of roles and responsibilities of railway corridor stakeholders, and the parameters determining the level of freight service are also appraised in arriving at the recommended variables.Results: Identified variables are: corridor governance; commercial obligations of corridor parties; corridor rail service design; countering existent forms of corridor competition; and property rights allocation.Conclusion: It is concluded that appropriate optimisation of the determined variables will enhance railway corridor economic efficiency and facilitate for the measurement of railway corridor economic competitiveness by attracting investment, pricing for freight services, predictability of operations, quality of freight service, safety and security, increasing freight market share and competition against road freight transportation.

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Lubinda M. Sakanga; Erastus Mwanaumo; Wellington D. Thwala. Identification of variables proposed for inclusion into a regional railway corridor transportation economic regulatory framework: A case of the Southern African Development Community North–South Corridor. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 2020, 14, 11 .

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Lubinda M. Sakanga, Erastus Mwanaumo, Wellington D. Thwala. Identification of variables proposed for inclusion into a regional railway corridor transportation economic regulatory framework: A case of the Southern African Development Community North–South Corridor. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management. 2020; 14 ():11.

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Lubinda M. Sakanga; Erastus Mwanaumo; Wellington D. Thwala. 2020. "Identification of variables proposed for inclusion into a regional railway corridor transportation economic regulatory framework: A case of the Southern African Development Community North–South Corridor." Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 14, no. : 11.

Journal article
Published: 05 October 2020 in International Journal of Construction Education and Research
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Matthew Kwaw Somiah; Clinton Aigbavboa; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Principal Component Analysis of Constraints to the Development of Local Content Law for the Ghanaian Construction Industry: Stakeholders’ Perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research 2020, 1 -16.

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Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. Principal Component Analysis of Constraints to the Development of Local Content Law for the Ghanaian Construction Industry: Stakeholders’ Perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research. 2020; ():1-16.

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Matthew Kwaw Somiah; Clinton Aigbavboa; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala. 2020. "Principal Component Analysis of Constraints to the Development of Local Content Law for the Ghanaian Construction Industry: Stakeholders’ Perspective." International Journal of Construction Education and Research , no. : 1-16.

Chapter
Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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This chapter recognizes the fragility of land as life dependent factor and sets out to achieve two specific objectives. First, it seeks to examine the key role of land administration in the determination of the property market’s outcomes. Second, it examines land management and policy that are necessary to achieve the essential function of land administration.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Land Use Planning and Sustainability Issues. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 9 -21.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Land Use Planning and Sustainability Issues. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():9-21.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Land Use Planning and Sustainability Issues." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 9-21.

Chapter
Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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This chapter summarizes the findings on the specific objectives of the book. It reflects on the research findings to present a discussion that engages the research questions.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Summary and Policy Implications. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 159 -169.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Summary and Policy Implications. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():159-169.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Summary and Policy Implications." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 159-169.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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This chapter presents an analysis of the descriptive data with specific focus on tenants’ perception and reactions to a residential property with a grave. The chapter provides a simple assessment of the impact of a grave on tenants’ residential choice and rent. However, the findings from such analyses are not always sufficient where parameter estimates require absolute precision. Therefore, this chapter presents and analyse the stated choice data using two rigorous statistical tools for parameter estimation.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. The Socio-economic Implications of a Sustainability Issue “Grave” on Residential Choices. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 113 -144.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. The Socio-economic Implications of a Sustainability Issue “Grave” on Residential Choices. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():113-144.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "The Socio-economic Implications of a Sustainability Issue “Grave” on Residential Choices." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 113-144.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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The last chapter discusses the concept of negative externality as a common outcome of the inefficient residential property market. This chapter presents a critique of the empirical applications of RP and SP approaches to negative externality on residential property. The aim is to examine the various methods and their consistencies in assessing the economic impact of negative externalities.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Housing Choice; The Application of Revealed and Stated Preference Approaches to Impacted Residential Property. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 61 -84.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Housing Choice; The Application of Revealed and Stated Preference Approaches to Impacted Residential Property. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():61-84.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Housing Choice; The Application of Revealed and Stated Preference Approaches to Impacted Residential Property." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 61-84.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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Residential housing occupies a prime position at the centre of man’s socio-economic life. This earns it a prominent position in the scheme of global agenda for human welfare, health, survival micro- and macro-economic development. Global attention to this exemplifies various attempts to ameliorate the qualitative and quantitative issues surrounding its provision by governmental and non-governmental organizations. The establishment of UN-Habitat and its provision of technical and normative assistance on housing development, the World Economic Forum “Housing for All” agenda and the International Human Rights proclamation of housing as an inherent right of every man exemplifies the priority of residential property. Even if the broader net effects of the campaign for housing are unclear, public policy in many OECD Nations is geared towards enhancing homeownership through preferential tax treatment of housing investment and alleviated credit constraint of the financial market. A similar course of action for homeownership promotion in the developed world are also visible in the developing nations. Despite all the attempts to increase the access to housing, a huge number of households are unable to own a house due to the huge capital commitment (Quigley and Raphael 2004). However, the housing market offers a range of other options of which lease is prime. This makes the rented sector especially the private rented sector a key factor to affordable housing in the market.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. General Introduction. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 1 -8.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. General Introduction. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():1-8.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "General Introduction." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 1-8.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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This chapter discusses the methodology applied to achieve the aim and objectives of the study.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Research Method and Algorithm. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 85 -112.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Research Method and Algorithm. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():85-112.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Research Method and Algorithm." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 85-112.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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Chapter 2 of this book discusses land administration as the basis of the property market. This chapter is built on that to discuss the residential property market in Nigeria with a view to achieving two aims. Theorized from the concept of purpose efficiency, the first aim is to establish the state of the market. The second is to examine the possible contributions of the land market and rental tenure sub-sector to the occurrence of a negative externality.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. The Nigerian Property Market Situation. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 23 -46.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. The Nigerian Property Market Situation. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():23-46.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "The Nigerian Property Market Situation." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 23-46.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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This chapter provides a synthesis of the empirical findings from the analysis of both parametric and non-parametric data that address the research objectives.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Discussion of Parameter Estimates. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 145 -157.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Discussion of Parameter Estimates. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():145-157.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Discussion of Parameter Estimates." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 145-157.

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Published: 19 July 2020 in Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market
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Chapter 3 presents a review of the Nigerian property market. Conceptualized from a purpose efficiency perspective, it is found to be inefficient due to widespread negative externalities, which is typical of the private rental housing market. This chapter is written with the specific aim of examining the possible solutions to negative externality from theoretical and empirical context. The intention is to discover the adequacy of the remedies available to victims of a negative externality on residential property.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. Negative Externalities and Social Exclusion in the City. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market 2020, 47 -60.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Clinton Aigbavboa, Trynos Gumbo, Wellington Thwala. Negative Externalities and Social Exclusion in the City. Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market. 2020; ():47-60.

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Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun; Clinton Aigbavboa; Trynos Gumbo; Wellington Thwala. 2020. "Negative Externalities and Social Exclusion in the City." Modelling the Socio-Economic Implications of Sustainability Issues in the Housing Market , no. : 47-60.

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Published: 08 July 2020 in Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
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Purpose Housing completions in the UK have fallen to 125,000 annually, while government targets have risen to 300,000. This dramatic shortfall raises concerns as to whether current traditional construction approaches remain appropriate. This study aims to compare the traditional approach with modular construction, with a view to assessing whether a shift in construction systems offers the potential to alleviate the UK's domestic housing crisis. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive interpretivist review of the available relevant literature is undertaken on construction methods within the UK; advantages and disadvantages. A bibliometric analysis is conducted to extract trends and findings relevant to the comparison at hand. The database is Web of Science; the analysis software is the VOS viewer. Findings The research illustrates that the UK housing market is in a state of crisis. A toxic combination of a rising UK population combined falling rates of housing delivery has resulted in an ever-widening housing supply gap. The construction industry’s capacity to meet this observed dearth in supply is further exacerbated by a number of chronic factors such as: falling participation in the construction sector workforce; lowering skill levels; reducing profitability; time to delivery pressures; and cost blow-outs. Originality/value While much information on the various construction methods are available, including comparative material, this study is the first to assemble the various comparative parameters regarding traditional and modular UK residential construction in one place. Thus, this study provides a definitive assessment of the relative advantages and disadvantages of these forms of construction.

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Falaq Assad Nazir; David John Edwards; Mark Shelbourn; Igor Martek; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala; Hatem El-Gohary. Comparison of modular and traditional UK housing construction: a bibliometric analysis. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 2020, 19, 164 -186.

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Falaq Assad Nazir, David John Edwards, Mark Shelbourn, Igor Martek, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Hatem El-Gohary. Comparison of modular and traditional UK housing construction: a bibliometric analysis. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 2020; 19 (1):164-186.

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Falaq Assad Nazir; David John Edwards; Mark Shelbourn; Igor Martek; Wellington Didibhuku Thwala; Hatem El-Gohary. 2020. "Comparison of modular and traditional UK housing construction: a bibliometric analysis." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 19, no. 1: 164-186.