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The actualization of affordable housing remains a challenge. This challenge is exacerbated by the increasing societal demand for the incorporation of sustainability principles into such housing types to improve levels of occupant health and well-being whilst avouching the desired levels of affordability. Innovative technologies and practices have been described as beneficial to the effectuation of sustainable affordable housing. However, knowledge concerning the deployment of innovative technologies and practices in sustainable affordable housing (sustainable, innovative, affordable housing—SIAH) delivery remains nascent. Consequently, there is a lack of a common ontology among stakeholders concerning how to realize SIAH. This study aims to contribute toward the development of this body of knowledge through the establishment of the critical success factors (CSFs) for effective SIAH implementation. To achieve this objective, a systematic review and bibliometric analysis focusing on a juxtaposition of sustainable, innovative and affordable housing concepts was carried out based on the relevant literature. This led to the identification and clustering of CSFs for these housing concepts at individual levels and as a collective (SIAH). The findings of the study consisted of the establishment of four distinct yet interrelated facets through which SIAH can be achieved holistically, namely, housing design, house element, housing production method and housing technology. A total of 127 CSFs were found to be aligned to these facets, subsequently clustered, and conclusively used for the development of a SIAH CSF framework. The most frequently occurring CSFs with predominant interconnections were the utilization of energy-efficient systems/fittings, tenure security, a comfortable and healthy indoor environment, affordable housing price in relation to income and using water-efficient systems/fittings CSFs, and establishing the emergent SIAH CSF framework. The framework in this study is useful in the documentation of SIAH features for construction projects and further studies into SIAH CSFs.
Alireza Moghayedi; Bankole Awuzie; Temitope Omotayo; Karen Le Jeune; Mark Massyn; Christiana Ekpo; Manfred Braune; Paimaan Byron. A Critical Success Factor Framework for Implementing Sustainable Innovative and Affordable Housing: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Buildings 2021, 11, 317 .
AMA StyleAlireza Moghayedi, Bankole Awuzie, Temitope Omotayo, Karen Le Jeune, Mark Massyn, Christiana Ekpo, Manfred Braune, Paimaan Byron. A Critical Success Factor Framework for Implementing Sustainable Innovative and Affordable Housing: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis. Buildings. 2021; 11 (8):317.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlireza Moghayedi; Bankole Awuzie; Temitope Omotayo; Karen Le Jeune; Mark Massyn; Christiana Ekpo; Manfred Braune; Paimaan Byron. 2021. "A Critical Success Factor Framework for Implementing Sustainable Innovative and Affordable Housing: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis." Buildings 11, no. 8: 317.
Sustainable development can be attained at a microlevel and having smart campuses around the world presents an opportunity to achieve city-wide smartness. In the process of attaining smartness on campuses, the elements requiring attention must be investigated. There are many publications on smart campuses, and this investigation used the bibliometric analysis method to identify such publications produced over the last decade. A matrix of 578 nodes and 3217 edges was developed from 285 publications on smart campus construction and procurement. Fifteen cluster themes were produced from the bibliometric analysis. The findings revealed that China contributed 48.4% of all published articles on the smart campus. The findings presented a framework from the cluster themes under the four broad infrastructure areas of building construction or repurposing, technology and IT network, continuous improvement, and smart learning and teaching management. The implications of the findings identified that IT project management, traditional procurement strategy, and standard forms of contracts such as the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and the Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) are applicable in the procurement of smart cities.
Temitope Omotayo; Alireza Moghayedi; Bankole Awuzie; Saheed Ajayi. Infrastructure Elements for Smart Campuses: A Bibliometric Analysis. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7960 .
AMA StyleTemitope Omotayo, Alireza Moghayedi, Bankole Awuzie, Saheed Ajayi. Infrastructure Elements for Smart Campuses: A Bibliometric Analysis. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (14):7960.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTemitope Omotayo; Alireza Moghayedi; Bankole Awuzie; Saheed Ajayi. 2021. "Infrastructure Elements for Smart Campuses: A Bibliometric Analysis." Sustainability 13, no. 14: 7960.
Developing a responsive pavement-management infrastructure system is of paramount importance, accentuated by the quest for sustainability through adoption of the Road Traffic Management System. Technological advances have been witnessed in developed countries concerning the development of smart, sustainable transportation infrastructure. However, the same cannot be said of developing countries. In this study, the development of a pavement management system at network level was examined to contribute towards a framework for evaluating a Pavement Quality Index and service life capacity. Environmental surface response models in the form of temperature and moisture variations within the pavement were applied, using sensor devices connected to a data cloud system to carry out mathematical analysis using a distinctive mesh analysis deformation model. The results indicated variation in the Resilient Modulus of the pavement, with increasing moisture content. Increase in moisture propagation increased saturation of the unbound granular base which reduced the elastic modulus of the sub-base and base layer and reduced the strength of the pavement, resulting in bottom-up cracks and cracking failure. The horizontal deformation reduced, indicating that the material was experiencing work hardening and further stress would not result in significant damage. Increasing temperature gradient resulted in reduced stiffness of the asphalt layer. In tropical regions, this can result in rutting failure which, over time, results in top-down cracks and potholes, coupled with increasing moisture content.
Samuel Abejide; Mohamed Mostafa; Dillip Das; Bankole Awuzie; Mujib Rahman. Pavement Quality Index Rating Strategy Using Fracture Energy Analysis for Implementing Smart Road Infrastructure. Sensors 2021, 21, 4231 .
AMA StyleSamuel Abejide, Mohamed Mostafa, Dillip Das, Bankole Awuzie, Mujib Rahman. Pavement Quality Index Rating Strategy Using Fracture Energy Analysis for Implementing Smart Road Infrastructure. Sensors. 2021; 21 (12):4231.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSamuel Abejide; Mohamed Mostafa; Dillip Das; Bankole Awuzie; Mujib Rahman. 2021. "Pavement Quality Index Rating Strategy Using Fracture Energy Analysis for Implementing Smart Road Infrastructure." Sensors 21, no. 12: 4231.
Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM) presents an opportunity for sustainable deconstruction. However, the notion of BIM for deconstruction (BIMfD) is still in its infancy in the United Kingdom. Although a few studies on BIMfD are evident, a focus on identifying the underlying factors necessary for successful implementation of BIMfD is lacking. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the underlying factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. It employed a four-stage research design. The reviewed literature explored extant views on BIM implementation factors to identify an initial list of possible factors influencing BIMfD implementation. Subsequently, a mix of questionnaire, focus group discussions and structured interviews were employed at various stages to refine and contextualise 15 factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. The contextual interrelationships among the factors were evaluated using interpretive structured modelling (ISM). This evaluation culminated in a BIMfD implementation factor model. The findings identified BIMfD experts, responsiveness of business models to innovative practices and industry’s acceptance to embrace change as the principal factors influencing BIMfD implementation in the UK. The implications of the findings attest that BIMfD experts and advisors must champion the adoption and implementation of BIMfD in the UK and business models need to become more responsive to accommodate BIMfD innovative practices. A BIMfD framework was conceptualised. Even though the BIMfD framework was designed from the UK perspective, the global construction industry can leverage the outcomes of this study. This paper, therefore, brings to the fore, a hierarchical BIMfD implementation factor model to support improved deconstruction practices in the construction industry.
Lovelin Obi; Bankole Awuzie; Chukwudi Obi; Temitope Omotayo; Adekunle Oke; Oluyomi Osobajo. BIM for Deconstruction: An Interpretive Structural Model of Factors Influencing Implementation. Buildings 2021, 11, 227 .
AMA StyleLovelin Obi, Bankole Awuzie, Chukwudi Obi, Temitope Omotayo, Adekunle Oke, Oluyomi Osobajo. BIM for Deconstruction: An Interpretive Structural Model of Factors Influencing Implementation. Buildings. 2021; 11 (6):227.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLovelin Obi; Bankole Awuzie; Chukwudi Obi; Temitope Omotayo; Adekunle Oke; Oluyomi Osobajo. 2021. "BIM for Deconstruction: An Interpretive Structural Model of Factors Influencing Implementation." Buildings 11, no. 6: 227.
Central University of Technology (CUT) was established in 1981 in Bloemfontein (Free State, South Africa). CUT has two campuses. The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology (FEBIT) is one of four faculties at CUT, with 6042 students and 123 academic Staff. FEBIT contributes to Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) applied research for the benefit of its host community and beyond. This chapter presents the results of that faculty, from the 22 survey respondents. The main focus of the faculty is on cross-cutting themes, followed by economic issues, environmental issues, and social issues. The contribution is high, and the strength is high. The ranking of the competences shows that Critical thinking and Analysis was ranked the highest, followed by Communication and Use of Media. The ranking of the pedagogical approaches resulted in Lecturing and Project- or Problem-based Learning being ranked the highest, followed by Case Studies. The correlation analysis showed that Supply chain/Life cycle analysis developed the most competences, following by Place-based environmental education, and Participatory Action Research. The competences most developed were Systems thinking, Anticipatory thinking, Justice, responsibility and ethics, and Strategic action. Inter-faculty collaboration, as a means for improving FEBIT’s sustainability contribution should be fostered. To facilitate this, CUT has established six research centres to engage in research along a Multi-, Inter, and Transdisciplinary levels.
Bankole Awuzie. Sustainability Competences and Pedagogical Approaches at the Central University of Technology (Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology). Developing Sustainability Competences Through Pedagogical Approaches 2021, 207 -221.
AMA StyleBankole Awuzie. Sustainability Competences and Pedagogical Approaches at the Central University of Technology (Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology). Developing Sustainability Competences Through Pedagogical Approaches. 2021; ():207-221.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Awuzie. 2021. "Sustainability Competences and Pedagogical Approaches at the Central University of Technology (Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology)." Developing Sustainability Competences Through Pedagogical Approaches , no. : 207-221.
An identification of strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) factors remains imperative for enabling a successful Smart Campus transition. The absence of a structured approach for analyzing the relationships between these SWOT factors and the influence thereof on Smart Campus transitions negate effective implementation. This study leverages a systems thinking approach to bridge this gap. Data were collected through a stakeholder workshop within a University of Technology case study and analyzed using qualitative content analysis (QCA). This resulted in the establishment of SWOT factors affecting Smart Campus transitions. Systems thinking was utilized to analyze the relationships between these SWOT factors resulting in a causal loop diagram (CLD) highlighting extant interrelationships. A panel of experts drawn from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and South Africa validated the relationships between the SWOT factors as elucidated in the CLD. Subsequently, a Smart Campus transition framework predicated on the CLD archetypes was developed. The framework provided a holistic approach to understanding the interrelationships between various SWOT factors influencing Smart Campus transitions. This framework remains a valuable tool for facilitating optimal strategic planning and management approaches by policy makers, academics, and implementers within the global Higher Education Institution (HEI) landscape for managing successful Smart Campus transition at the South African University of Technology (SAUoT) and beyond.
Bankole Awuzie; Alfred Ngowi; Temitope Omotayo; Lovelin Obi; Julius Akotia. Facilitating Successful Smart Campus Transitions: A Systems Thinking-SWOT Analysis Approach. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 2044 .
AMA StyleBankole Awuzie, Alfred Ngowi, Temitope Omotayo, Lovelin Obi, Julius Akotia. Facilitating Successful Smart Campus Transitions: A Systems Thinking-SWOT Analysis Approach. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (5):2044.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Awuzie; Alfred Ngowi; Temitope Omotayo; Lovelin Obi; Julius Akotia. 2021. "Facilitating Successful Smart Campus Transitions: A Systems Thinking-SWOT Analysis Approach." Applied Sciences 11, no. 5: 2044.
Contemporary practices and future projections in the Built Environment (BE) sector highlight an increasing demand on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to produce graduates possessing relevant skills aligned to meet workplace demands. This study aims to analyse the key skills influencing BE graduate employability in the United Kingdom (UK) for the benefit of HEIs. This investigation leverages on a critical review of extant literature and an elicitation of the perceptions of targeted macro, meso, and micro level key stakeholders in the BE sector to identify key employability skills. The Total Interpretive Structural Modelling (TISM) technique was used to analyse the contextual interrelationships among the identified skills to develop a hierarchical model that provides HEI with insight for BE curriculum development. Six key employability skillsets hierarchically modelled into four levels were identified as crucial for potential graduates to successfully attract and adapt to contemporary practices in the Built Environment sector. Findings reveal communication and team-working skills as critical, independent skills driving the successful development of the remaining four skillsets. This research extends the literature on employability skills by investigating the interactions of various skills that predominantly predicts graduate employability in the Built Environment sector. The resulting TISM skills model provides hierarchical and logical interdependencies beneficial to assist HEIs to strategically design BE curricular to enhance graduate employability.
Lovelin Obi; Paul Hampton; Bankole Awuzie. Total Interpretive Structural Modelling of Graduate Employability Skills for the Built Environment Sector. Education Sciences 2020, 10, 369 .
AMA StyleLovelin Obi, Paul Hampton, Bankole Awuzie. Total Interpretive Structural Modelling of Graduate Employability Skills for the Built Environment Sector. Education Sciences. 2020; 10 (12):369.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLovelin Obi; Paul Hampton; Bankole Awuzie. 2020. "Total Interpretive Structural Modelling of Graduate Employability Skills for the Built Environment Sector." Education Sciences 10, no. 12: 369.
The incessant reportage of cost overruns and abandoned projects in contemporary literature have accentuated the need for a re-examination of the nature of the cost management strategies deployed to these projects. This study explores the potential of kaizen costing strategy to engender effective cost management within construction project delivery systems in developing countries. Data collected during this study were analysed using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and systems thinking approaches to determine the criticality of the factors influencing the effective implementation of kaizen costing. Seven (7) archetypes leading to final causal loop diagram identified the incorporation of the plan–do–check–act approach to project and cost planning, the budgeting system of the construction companies, overhead cost reduction during construction and the overall procurement process. Executing these archetypes will potentially reduce high overhead costs, project cost and time overruns, as well as enhance construction industry sector growth policies and construction organisation corporate governance.
Temitope Omotayo; Bankole Awuzie; Temitope Egbelakin; Lovelin Obi; Mercy Ogunnusi. AHP-Systems Thinking Analyses for Kaizen Costing Implementation in the Construction Industry. Buildings 2020, 10, 230 .
AMA StyleTemitope Omotayo, Bankole Awuzie, Temitope Egbelakin, Lovelin Obi, Mercy Ogunnusi. AHP-Systems Thinking Analyses for Kaizen Costing Implementation in the Construction Industry. Buildings. 2020; 10 (12):230.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTemitope Omotayo; Bankole Awuzie; Temitope Egbelakin; Lovelin Obi; Mercy Ogunnusi. 2020. "AHP-Systems Thinking Analyses for Kaizen Costing Implementation in the Construction Industry." Buildings 10, no. 12: 230.
Purpose The use of recycled concrete (RC) can reduce the greenhouse emissions associated with the production of cement, which is one of the primary materials used for the execution of construction projects. This research aims to review the state of knowledge in the field of RC research. An understanding of the state of the art in the RC domain justifies future research in this field. Design/methodology/approach A systematic and comprehensive search of RC-related literature was conducted using the Scopus database. In this research, the bibliometrix R-package was used for the analysis of bibliometric information of the selected papers. The software was used to create a map, which highlights the trends and gaps in the RC knowledge domain. Findings The results reveal the research themes, clusters, collaboration networks and advancement of knowledge in the field of RC research. The study integrates the literature focussed on RC research and provides a platform for progression of knowledge in this field. Originality/value The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge by providing an up-to-date RC knowledge map based on an analysis of bibliographic data. Information gleaned from previous studies suggests that bibliometric review can strengthen and complement the findings emerging from other forms of literature reviews. The study reported here is one of the first studies to provide insights into the evolution of RC research.
Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi; Bankole Osita Awuzie; Julius Akotia; Adesola S. Ademiloye; Alfred Ngowi. A bibliometric analysis of recycled concrete research (1978–2019). Built Environment Project and Asset Management 2020, 10, 725 -736.
AMA StyleOlalekan Shamsideen Oshodi, Bankole Osita Awuzie, Julius Akotia, Adesola S. Ademiloye, Alfred Ngowi. A bibliometric analysis of recycled concrete research (1978–2019). Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 2020; 10 (5):725-736.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlalekan Shamsideen Oshodi; Bankole Osita Awuzie; Julius Akotia; Adesola S. Ademiloye; Alfred Ngowi. 2020. "A bibliometric analysis of recycled concrete research (1978–2019)." Built Environment Project and Asset Management 10, no. 5: 725-736.
Seeram Ramakrishna; Alfred Ngowi; Bankole Osita Awuzie. Guest editorial. Built Environment Project and Asset Management 2020, 10, 485 -489.
AMA StyleSeeram Ramakrishna, Alfred Ngowi, Bankole Osita Awuzie. Guest editorial. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 2020; 10 (4):485-489.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSeeram Ramakrishna; Alfred Ngowi; Bankole Osita Awuzie. 2020. "Guest editorial." Built Environment Project and Asset Management 10, no. 4: 485-489.
The post-contract phase of the construction process remains critical to cost management. Several techniques have been used to facilitate effective cost management in this phase. However, the deployment of these techniques has not caused a reduction in the incidence of cost overruns hence casting doubts on their utility. The seeming underwhelming performance posted by these post-contract cost control techniques (PCCTs), has been traced to improper deployment by construction project managers (CPM) and quantity surveyors (QS). Utilizing the perspectives of CPM and QS professionals, as elicited through a survey, produced 135 samples. The instrumentality of the artificial neural networks (ANN) in this study enabled the development of a structured decision-support methodology for analysing the most appropriate PCCTs to be deployed to different construction process phases. Besides showcasing the utility of the emergent ANN-based decision support methodology, the study’s theoretical findings indicate that CPM and QS professionals influence decisions pertaining to PCCTs choice in distinct phases of the construction process. Whereas QS professionals were particularly responsible for the choice of PCCTs during the initial and mid-level phases, CPM professionals assumed responsibility for PCCTs selection during the construction process close-out phase. In construction cost management practice, the crucial PCCTs identifies more with the application of historical data and all cost monitoring approaches.
Temitope Omotayo; Awuzie Bankole; Ayokunle Olubunmi Olanipekun. An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Predicting Most Applicable Post-Contract Cost Controlling Techniques in Construction Projects. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 5171 .
AMA StyleTemitope Omotayo, Awuzie Bankole, Ayokunle Olubunmi Olanipekun. An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Predicting Most Applicable Post-Contract Cost Controlling Techniques in Construction Projects. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (15):5171.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTemitope Omotayo; Awuzie Bankole; Ayokunle Olubunmi Olanipekun. 2020. "An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Predicting Most Applicable Post-Contract Cost Controlling Techniques in Construction Projects." Applied Sciences 10, no. 15: 5171.
The emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which was declared a pandemic has spread to 210 countries worldwide. It has had a significant impact on health systems and economic, educational and social facets of contemporary society. As the rate of transmission increases, various collaborative approaches among stakeholders to develop innovative means of screening, detecting and diagnosing COVID-19’s cases among human beings at a commensurate rate have evolved. Further, the utility of computing models associated with the fourth industrial revolution technologies in achieving the desired feat has been highlighted. However, there is a gap in terms of the accuracy of detection and prediction of COVID-19 cases and tracing contacts of infected persons. This paper presents a review of computing models that can be adopted to enhance the performance of detecting and predicting the COVID-19 pandemic cases. We focus on big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and nature-inspired computing (NIC) models that can be adopted in the current pandemic. The review suggested that artificial intelligence models have been used for the case detection of COVID-19. Similarly, big data platforms have also been applied for tracing contacts. However, the nature-inspired computing (NIC) models that have demonstrated good performance in feature selection of medical issues are yet to be explored for case detection and tracing of contacts in the current COVID-19 pandemic. This study holds salient implications for practitioners and researchers alike as it elucidates the potentials of NIC in the accurate detection of pandemic cases and optimized contact tracing.
Israel Edem Agbehadji; Bankole Osita Awuzie; Alfred Beati Ngowi; Richard C. Millham. Review of Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Nature-Inspired Computing Models towards Accurate Detection of COVID-19 Pandemic Cases and Contact Tracing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5330 .
AMA StyleIsrael Edem Agbehadji, Bankole Osita Awuzie, Alfred Beati Ngowi, Richard C. Millham. Review of Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Nature-Inspired Computing Models towards Accurate Detection of COVID-19 Pandemic Cases and Contact Tracing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (15):5330.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsrael Edem Agbehadji; Bankole Osita Awuzie; Alfred Beati Ngowi; Richard C. Millham. 2020. "Review of Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Nature-Inspired Computing Models towards Accurate Detection of COVID-19 Pandemic Cases and Contact Tracing." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15: 5330.
A South African university of technology (UoT) has embarked on a transformative journey towards achieving a SMART campus status. Due to the plurality of perspectives concerning the meaning of the SMART campus concept among end-users and other stakeholders, and for the avoidance of pitfalls associated with end-user apathy towards new innovations, a user-led approach (participatory design) was adopted. This study provides a detailed narrative on the utility of the participatory design process in the design of the SMART campus initiative at the UoT. Relevant user categories within the UoT were identified, and a pre-determined number of individuals purposively recruited from each of these categories. A workshop was convened to elicit their opinions concerning the SMART campus concept. Discussions at the session were recorded and subsequently transcribed. Data emerging from the discussions were analyzed thematically relying on a coterie of pre-set themes. Findings from the study highlight the benefits accruable from the proper usage of the participatory design approach. The adoption of this approach enabled among other things, a consensus on an institution-wide/institution-specific definition of the SMART campus concept, an identification of the state-of-the-art of the institution’s ICT platform, users’ perception of the performance of extant ICT platforms, their expectations, as well as aspects of the SMART campus they believe should be prioritized during implementation. The study highlights the utility of the participatory design approach in the design and implementation of innovative solutions like the SMART campus initiative in organizations.
Alfred B. Ngowi; Bankole O. Awuzie. A User-Led Approach to Smart Campus Design at a University of Technology. Smart and Sustainable Cities and Buildings 2020, 431 -441.
AMA StyleAlfred B. Ngowi, Bankole O. Awuzie. A User-Led Approach to Smart Campus Design at a University of Technology. Smart and Sustainable Cities and Buildings. 2020; ():431-441.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlfred B. Ngowi; Bankole O. Awuzie. 2020. "A User-Led Approach to Smart Campus Design at a University of Technology." Smart and Sustainable Cities and Buildings , no. : 431-441.
With the decline of the current economic conditions in South Africa, project performance is a great concern that needs attention. A qualitative multiple case study strategy and semi-structured interviews were undertaken to determine the outcomes of current project management practices in South Africa. In terms of the performance of projects, the status quo paints a disconsolate picture. The poor performance continues to dominate the construction sector, especially in the public sector. Findings reveal protracted processes, and the use of unqualified and inexperienced contractors contribute to the poor performance of public sector projects. In addition, ineffective initiatives to curb the abuse of the procurement processes are directly affecting the outcomes of construction projects due to loopholes in the procurement process, and if this status quo remains, the sector will continue to have a bad image and continued waste of taxpayers’ money will not cease until the public sector remove non-value adding activities in their operations.
Godfrey Monyane; Fidelis Emuze; Bankole Awuzie; Gerrit Crafford. Outcomes of Current Project Management Practices in South Africa. Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations 2020, 267 -276.
AMA StyleGodfrey Monyane, Fidelis Emuze, Bankole Awuzie, Gerrit Crafford. Outcomes of Current Project Management Practices in South Africa. Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations. 2020; ():267-276.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGodfrey Monyane; Fidelis Emuze; Bankole Awuzie; Gerrit Crafford. 2020. "Outcomes of Current Project Management Practices in South Africa." Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations , no. : 267-276.
The pervasiveness of in public sector projects running over budget is a call to all stakeholders to address cost performance issues in the construction industry. This paper proposes a framework for addressing construction cost performance issues that bedevil the public sector. The framework is intended to aid mitigation strategies required to overcome established cost management challenges. The framework was developed through the analysis of data from a qualitative multiple case study research design. Projects and associated interviewees were purposively selected to ensure data alignment to the subject matter; cost management and lean construction. Projects experienced excessive cost overruns and there is a need for a more collaborative solution to managing costs. The data from the interviews were compared with the evidence from project-related documents to develop a framework that was validated through expert interviews conducted among lean construction experts. Excessive cost overruns were experienced from all case studies analysed. Thus indicating a continuous problem. Data support the need for a collaborative cost management framework to improve the performance of public sector projects. The collaborative practices and lean tools mentioned for improvement include the 5 Whys, the big room, target value design, and the integration of design and construction. Experts agree that the CCMF demand for professionals to really collaborate and hold them accountable for project delivery success.
Godfrey Monyane; Fidelis Emuze; Bankole Awuzie; Gerrit Crafford. Evaluating a Collaborative Cost Management Framework with Lean Construction Experts. Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations 2020, 383 -393.
AMA StyleGodfrey Monyane, Fidelis Emuze, Bankole Awuzie, Gerrit Crafford. Evaluating a Collaborative Cost Management Framework with Lean Construction Experts. Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations. 2020; ():383-393.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGodfrey Monyane; Fidelis Emuze; Bankole Awuzie; Gerrit Crafford. 2020. "Evaluating a Collaborative Cost Management Framework with Lean Construction Experts." Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations , no. : 383-393.
Infrastructure delivery processes possess the potential to negatively influence sustainability. To curb the incidence of these processes within infrastructure delivery systems, the enthronement of an effective project management and governance framework becomes imperative. This led to the emergence of literature on sustainable project management practice. However, studies seeking to modify existing project governance structures in like manner remain limited. This study contributes to this emerging discourse on the utility of project governance competencies in facilitating sustainable infrastructure delivery. To achieve this objective, this study identifies critical success factors central to the design of effective sustainability governance structures of a typical infrastructure delivery (ID) system with the assistance of a cybernetic system framework—the viable infrastructure delivery systems model (VIDM). Adopting a qualitative multi-case study research design, this study deploys semi-structured interviews for data elicitation through purposively sampled interviewees within the identified cases and a document review. Qualitative content analysis (QCA) was deployed for data analysis. Findings from this study provide success factors for designing effective sustainability governance structures for ID systems. It is expected that the findings from this study will contribute to the emerging discourse concerning sustainability governance of ID systems.
Bankole Awuzie; Thabiso Godfrey Monyane. Conceptualizing Sustainability Governance Implementation for Infrastructure Delivery Systems in Developing Countries: Success Factors. Sustainability 2020, 12, 961 .
AMA StyleBankole Awuzie, Thabiso Godfrey Monyane. Conceptualizing Sustainability Governance Implementation for Infrastructure Delivery Systems in Developing Countries: Success Factors. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (3):961.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Awuzie; Thabiso Godfrey Monyane. 2020. "Conceptualizing Sustainability Governance Implementation for Infrastructure Delivery Systems in Developing Countries: Success Factors." Sustainability 12, no. 3: 961.
This study explored the benefits of incorporating social sustainability into the delivery of infrastructure projects within South Africa. The perspective is from that of the stakeholders. As a phenomenological study, it relied on semi-structured interviews for gathering data. Post-interview transcripts were analyzed thematically, and pre-set themes were utilized to ensure construct validity, a critical component for enabling credibility in qualitative research. Findings revealed the efficacy of social sustainability to enable the successful delivery of projects when mainstreamed into the delivery process. However, stakeholders highlighted the costly and time-consuming nature of the consultation processes—an integral part of social sustainability—as a shortcoming. This exploratory study contributes to the development of a common definition for social sustainability within South Africa's infrastructure delivery system. Further studies will attempt to attain statistical generalization of its findings using questionnaire surveys for a more representative sample. It is expected that these findings will be able to contribute to the growing discourse on the phenomenon in developing countries where there is increasing advocacy for using project delivery to combat social inequality. This study's novelty stems from its bid to explore the benefits accruable from the integration of social sustainability into infrastructure delivery processes.
Thabiso Monyane; Bankole Awuzie. Incorporating Social Sustainability Dimensions into Infrastructure Delivery Systems: A Qualitative Analysis of Stakeholders' Perspectives. Sustainability 2019, 12, 259 -269.
AMA StyleThabiso Monyane, Bankole Awuzie. Incorporating Social Sustainability Dimensions into Infrastructure Delivery Systems: A Qualitative Analysis of Stakeholders' Perspectives. Sustainability. 2019; 12 (5):259-269.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThabiso Monyane; Bankole Awuzie. 2019. "Incorporating Social Sustainability Dimensions into Infrastructure Delivery Systems: A Qualitative Analysis of Stakeholders' Perspectives." Sustainability 12, no. 5: 259-269.
Globally, higher education institutions (HEIs) have continued to record varied sustainable development (SD) implementation performances. This variance has been attributed to the presence of certain organisational factors. Whereas previous studies have successfully identified the factors influencing SD implementation performance in HEIs, few studies have attempted to explore the relationship between these factors and the influence of such a relationship on the management of SD implementation in HEIs. This is the objective of this study. Understandably, knowledge of such relationships will facilitate the development of appropriate frameworks for managing SD implementation in HEIs. Relying on a case study of a South African University of Technology (SAUoT), this study elicits data through a focus group discussion session. An interpretative structural modelling (ISM) focus group protocol indicating extant pair-wise relationships between identified organisational factor categories was extensively discussed. The emergent data was recorded, transcribed verbatim and subsequently analysed. The findings suggest that communication was critical to the prevalence of other factors, hence indicating its centrality to the effective management of SD implementation in HEIs. These findings will guide implementing agents in HEIs towards developing appropriate mechanisms for communicating SD implementation strategies.
Bankole Osita Awuzie; Amal Abuzeinab. Modelling Organisational Factors Influencing Sustainable Development Implementation Performance in Higher Education Institutions: An Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) Approach. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4312 .
AMA StyleBankole Osita Awuzie, Amal Abuzeinab. Modelling Organisational Factors Influencing Sustainable Development Implementation Performance in Higher Education Institutions: An Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) Approach. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (16):4312.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Osita Awuzie; Amal Abuzeinab. 2019. "Modelling Organisational Factors Influencing Sustainable Development Implementation Performance in Higher Education Institutions: An Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) Approach." Sustainability 11, no. 16: 4312.
Models and frameworks have been described as platforms for resolving contemporary real-world challenges. This is due to their ability to provide a symbolic depiction of real-world scenarios. As such, various studies have relied on models and frameworks in proffering solutions to different problems. A prevalence of models and frameworks developed and validated through overt reliance on quantitative data have been observed in the literature. This is particularly the case with model development in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) disciplines. In chapter, the process of model development and validation based on qualitative data is explicated. A three-tier approach to model validation which had been hitherto deployed in the validation and verification of Human, Social, Cultural and Behavioural (HSCB) models was utilized. Also, the systematic combining approach was used in establishing the model-theory fit as suggested in similar studies which had adopted abductive reasoning logic. In summary, this chapter provides a step by step account of the approaches which can be deployed in model validation and verification using qualitative data set in AEC research using a viable infrastructure delivery systems model (VIDM) exemplar.
Bankole Osita Awuzie; Peter McDermott. Model Development and Initial Validation. Measurement of Facilities Management Performance in Ghana's Public Hospitals 2019, 89 -114.
AMA StyleBankole Osita Awuzie, Peter McDermott. Model Development and Initial Validation. Measurement of Facilities Management Performance in Ghana's Public Hospitals. 2019; ():89-114.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Osita Awuzie; Peter McDermott. 2019. "Model Development and Initial Validation." Measurement of Facilities Management Performance in Ghana's Public Hospitals , no. : 89-114.
This is the concluding chapter. As such, it catalogues the objectives of the study, the theoretical underpinnings of the study, the processes of model development as deployed during the development of the viable infrastructure delivery system model (VIDM). In this chapter, the finding of the study as obtained from the case studies were explicated in this chapter. Also, the chapter provides recommendations for relevant stakeholders to adopt in the enablement of effective policy implementation of socio-economic policy objectives through infrastructure delivery systems in developed and developing country contexts respectively.
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AMA StyleBankole Osita Awuzie, Peter McDermott. Conclusion, Recommendations and Implications. Measurement of Facilities Management Performance in Ghana's Public Hospitals. 2019; ():173-188.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBankole Osita Awuzie; Peter McDermott. 2019. "Conclusion, Recommendations and Implications." Measurement of Facilities Management Performance in Ghana's Public Hospitals , no. : 173-188.