Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-02-21-0031
Oluseye Olugboyega, A. Windapo
Strategic planning of BIM adoption has become increasingly important, owing to the need to minimise BIM adoption risks, maximise BIM benefits, and ensure successful BIM adoption. Our understanding of strategic planning of BIM adoption in a developing country is limited. Therefore, this study develops a framework for strategic BIM adoption on construction projects. The applicability of the framework was tested by using it to analyse the pattern of BIM adoption on construction projects in South Africa. Findings of the study demonstrate interrelationships between project milestones and deadlines, the extent of use of BIM software platforms used for the BIM-based construction projects (BBCPs), and the extent of collaboration on the BBCPs. The findings also confirm interrelationships between the regulatory system, the extent of use of BIM software platforms, the extent of collaboration, and the extent of integration on the BBCPs. This research has shown that the strategic planning of BIM adoption enables the proper management of BIM tools and processes. The research has also provided practical guidelines for strategic planning of BIM adoption in developing countries.
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Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-06-20-0146
Eseohe Akuetea, D. Nduka, K. Ogundipe
A hostel facility's effective functioning and performance contribute significantly to advancing knowledge and technologies for a sustainable future. Therefore, post-occupancy evaluation (POE) offers the basis for promoting construction projects' future design and construction quality. The present study thereby examines the maintenance feedback mechanisms and limiting factors of POE to address future occupants' satisfaction in selected hostels in Nigerian universities. A quantitative research design method was adopted where 340 questionnaire instruments were administered to the student's occupants and facilities managers. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistics using a mean score, relative importance index, and ranking. The research findings revealed that the maintenance feedback mechanisms utilised both by the student and facilities manager respondents have direct communication channels with the relevant stakeholders. The limiting factors of POE analysed showed that non-availability of information on building facilities, the persistence of maintenance challenges in building, lack of commitment from school management, and insignificant improvement on the maintenance challenges were severe factors to be tackled in the studied hostels. Therefore, it is recommended that Nigerian universities' regulating body conduct a building performance evaluation of existing hostel facilities in Nigerian universities and update the procedures guide and physical development manual for Nigeria's university system.
{"title":"Maintenance Feedback Mechanisms and Limiting Factors of Post-Occupancy Evaluation in Student Resident of Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria","authors":"Eseohe Akuetea, D. Nduka, K. Ogundipe","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-06-20-0146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-06-20-0146","url":null,"abstract":"A hostel facility's effective functioning and performance contribute significantly to advancing knowledge and technologies for a sustainable future. Therefore, post-occupancy evaluation (POE) offers the basis for promoting construction projects' future design and construction quality. The present study thereby examines the maintenance feedback mechanisms and limiting factors of POE to address future occupants' satisfaction in selected hostels in Nigerian universities. A quantitative research design method was adopted where 340 questionnaire instruments were administered to the student's occupants and facilities managers. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistics using a mean score, relative importance index, and ranking. The research findings revealed that the maintenance feedback mechanisms utilised both by the student and facilities manager respondents have direct communication channels with the relevant stakeholders. The limiting factors of POE analysed showed that non-availability of information on building facilities, the persistence of maintenance challenges in building, lack of commitment from school management, and insignificant improvement on the maintenance challenges were severe factors to be tackled in the studied hostels. Therefore, it is recommended that Nigerian universities' regulating body conduct a building performance evaluation of existing hostel facilities in Nigerian universities and update the procedures guide and physical development manual for Nigeria's university system.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84381969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0257
I. Osuizugbo, P. O. Kukoyi, R. Aluko, N. Akindele
Apprenticeships provide young people with training and improve the supply of workers to the construction sector. In Nigeria, there is a large influx of craftspeople from neighbouring countries. This situation has led to an increase in the rate of youth employment. The current study seeks to address the following questions: (i) what are the factors responsible for the noncompletion of construction crafts apprenticeship? And (ii) what are the determinants of successful completion of construction crafts apprenticeship? Forty-six (46) semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant stakeholders involved in apprenticeship in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study reveals that "lack of information on the content of training programme," "financial difficulties," "bullying," "lack of interest," and "work-life balance" as factors responsible for non-completion. In contrast, it was found that "personal interest and motivation," "parental and family support," "personality of the trainer," and "potential to earn income" are determinants of successful completion of construction crafts apprenticeship. This finding can be used to develop strategies for improving outcomes of construction craftspeople apprenticeships. The study contributes to the knowledge on apprenticeships in the field of construction and vocational education.
{"title":"Determinants of Successful Completion of Construction Craft Apprenticeship in Lagos State Nigeria: A Qualitative Study","authors":"I. Osuizugbo, P. O. Kukoyi, R. Aluko, N. Akindele","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0257","url":null,"abstract":"Apprenticeships provide young people with training and improve the supply of workers to the construction sector. In Nigeria, there is a large influx of craftspeople from neighbouring countries. This situation has led to an increase in the rate of youth employment. The current study seeks to address the following questions: (i) what are the factors responsible for the noncompletion of construction crafts apprenticeship? And (ii) what are the determinants of successful completion of construction crafts apprenticeship? Forty-six (46) semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant stakeholders involved in apprenticeship in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study reveals that \"lack of information on the content of training programme,\" \"financial difficulties,\" \"bullying,\" \"lack of interest,\" and \"work-life balance\" as factors responsible for non-completion. In contrast, it was found that \"personal interest and motivation,\" \"parental and family support,\" \"personality of the trainer,\" and \"potential to earn income\" are determinants of successful completion of construction crafts apprenticeship. This finding can be used to develop strategies for improving outcomes of construction craftspeople apprenticeships. The study contributes to the knowledge on apprenticeships in the field of construction and vocational education.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80062291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0251
O. Adebowale, F. Simpeh, P. O. Kukoyi, J. Agumba
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every industry’s operations and safety requirements, including that of the construction industry. Different measures are thus required to mitigate the spread of the disease among construction site workers. This paper explores the basic measures construction organisations have instituted at construction project sites to curb the spread of the virus among construction site workers. A qualitative research method was adopted for the study, while data were collected through open-ended questions. Summative content analysis was employed to analyse the qualitative data and determine the frequency of keywords that were further translated to quantitative measurements. The study determined that construction organisations have largely instituted some basic measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 on sites, whereas most organisations were lacking in the area of social distancing. COVID-19 is still new; therefore, the body of knowledge is still at the infancy stage. To date, there is no evidence of empirical studies that addressed the compliance level of the Nigerian construction organisations with basic measures of curtailing the spread of COVID-19. Policymakers could adopt the interventions arising from this study to mitigate the spread of the virus.
{"title":"Assessment of Basic Measures Instituted to Curtail the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites in Lagos, Nigeria","authors":"O. Adebowale, F. Simpeh, P. O. Kukoyi, J. Agumba","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-12-20-0251","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every industry’s operations and safety requirements, including that of the construction industry. Different measures are thus required to mitigate the spread of the disease among construction site workers. This paper explores the basic measures construction organisations have instituted at construction project sites to curb the spread of the virus among construction site workers. A qualitative research method was adopted for the study, while data were collected through open-ended questions. Summative content analysis was employed to analyse the qualitative data and determine the frequency of keywords that were further translated to quantitative measurements. The study determined that construction organisations have largely instituted some basic measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 on sites, whereas most organisations were lacking in the area of social distancing. COVID-19 is still new; therefore, the body of knowledge is still at the infancy stage. To date, there is no evidence of empirical studies that addressed the compliance level of the Nigerian construction organisations with basic measures of curtailing the spread of COVID-19. Policymakers could adopt the interventions arising from this study to mitigate the spread of the virus.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82049964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-02-21-0028
Edward Nana-Addy, I. Musonda, C. Okoro
This paper assesses the causative characteristics of abandoned completed urban market projects in the Bono Region, Ghana, and its associated effect. The study used the mixed methodology research approach. Eight abandoned completed urban market projects were visited within the region. A total of sixteen consultant and contractor teams were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Thirty-two (32) questionnaires were administered and received from would-be users, consultants, and contractors of the eight selected projects. Bad location, non-provision of auxiliary facilities, high rent charges, long distance from the communities, small size of sheds and stalls and non-user consultation were the highest causative characteristics. The effects of abandon markets were resource wastage, unemployment, and decrease in revenue accruable to the state. Markets are a source of product delivery that promotes sustainable economic development, jobs, communication and enhances the identity of the communities. Wastage of resources occurs if an urban market project is abandoned. Improvement of would-be user’s satisfaction is imperative to reduce non-usage leading to the abandonment of market project. Therefore, auxiliary utilities such as electricity, water, sanitation, and access roads must be included in the project at the planning phases. The paper affirms the relevance of user satisfaction of urban market projects to avoid wastage of public resources.
{"title":"Assessing Causative Characteristics of Abandoned Completed Urban Market Projects in Ghana","authors":"Edward Nana-Addy, I. Musonda, C. Okoro","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-02-21-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-02-21-0028","url":null,"abstract":"This paper assesses the causative characteristics of abandoned completed urban market projects in the Bono Region, Ghana, and its associated effect. The study used the mixed methodology research approach. Eight abandoned completed urban market projects were visited within the region. A total of sixteen consultant and contractor teams were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Thirty-two (32) questionnaires were administered and received from would-be users, consultants, and contractors of the eight selected projects. Bad location, non-provision of auxiliary facilities, high rent charges, long distance from the communities, small size of sheds and stalls and non-user consultation were the highest causative characteristics. The effects of abandon markets were resource wastage, unemployment, and decrease in revenue accruable to the state. Markets are a source of product delivery that promotes sustainable economic development, jobs, communication and enhances the identity of the communities. Wastage of resources occurs if an urban market project is abandoned. Improvement of would-be user’s satisfaction is imperative to reduce non-usage leading to the abandonment of market project. Therefore, auxiliary utilities such as electricity, water, sanitation, and access roads must be included in the project at the planning phases. The paper affirms the relevance of user satisfaction of urban market projects to avoid wastage of public resources.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85695224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-03-21-0050
W. Rumawas
Employee turnover costs pose a big challenge for many companies. Studies show that employee turnover can cost about twenty per cent of the salaries in hiring, training, and lost productivity, although estimates give much higher figures. Therefore, company management must have a strategy in terms of retaining employees to avoid the desire of moving (turnover intention) from the company. This study aims to analyze the turnover intention of construction employees by extending the planned behaviour model's theory. The research method used is a survey method with a quantitative descriptive approach. The population in this study are employees who work in construction companies in Indonesia. Sampling method using non-probability sampling technique, namely using a convenience sampling technique is employed in the current study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 197 respondents. The data were collected and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques, using maximum likelihood estimation with covariance matrix as the input with Amos 24 software. The results indicated that attitude and perceived behavioral control had a positive and significant effect on Turnover Intention. In contrast, subjective norm had a positive but not significant effect on Turnover Intention. Subjective norm indirectly had a significant effect on Turnover Intention through attitude and perceived Behavioral Control.
{"title":"Employees’ Turnover Intention in the Construction Industry in Indonesia","authors":"W. Rumawas","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-03-21-0050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-03-21-0050","url":null,"abstract":"Employee turnover costs pose a big challenge for many companies. Studies show that employee turnover can cost about twenty per cent of the salaries in hiring, training, and lost productivity, although estimates give much higher figures. Therefore, company management must have a strategy in terms of retaining employees to avoid the desire of moving (turnover intention) from the company. This study aims to analyze the turnover intention of construction employees by extending the planned behaviour model's theory. The research method used is a survey method with a quantitative descriptive approach. The population in this study are employees who work in construction companies in Indonesia. Sampling method using non-probability sampling technique, namely using a convenience sampling technique is employed in the current study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 197 respondents. The data were collected and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques, using maximum likelihood estimation with covariance matrix as the input with Amos 24 software. The results indicated that attitude and perceived behavioral control had a positive and significant effect on Turnover Intention. In contrast, subjective norm had a positive but not significant effect on Turnover Intention. Subjective norm indirectly had a significant effect on Turnover Intention through attitude and perceived Behavioral Control.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74433670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-11-20-0245
Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Latiff, A. Jaapar, C. M. Mat Isa
Rural development projects are essential as a catalyst for balanced development between urban and rural areas as well as tools for enhancing the living standard of rural poor. This study focuses on the identification of factors that influence the governance practices in a rural road project in Malaysia. A single case study was conducted from the perspective of a stewardship theoretical lens on a rural road project in East Malaysia, and multiple sources of evidence were used for data collection. The study discovered four (4) main factors namely intrinsic motivation, altruistic empathy, effective leadership, and shared vision that influence project governance practices in this project. Thus, this article contributes towards a better understanding of the interplay of these motivating factors, which drives public officials in different project actors for effective delivery in this project context. The findings of the study are limited to the utilization of a single case study related to the rural road project and its contexts.
{"title":"Factors Influencing Governance Practices in Rural Development Projects: A Case Study of Rural Road Project in Malaysia","authors":"Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Latiff, A. Jaapar, C. M. Mat Isa","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-11-20-0245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-11-20-0245","url":null,"abstract":"Rural development projects are essential as a catalyst for balanced development between urban and rural areas as well as tools for enhancing the living standard of rural poor. This study focuses on the identification of factors that influence the governance practices in a rural road project in Malaysia. A single case study was conducted from the perspective of a stewardship theoretical lens on a rural road project in East Malaysia, and multiple sources of evidence were used for data collection. The study discovered four (4) main factors namely intrinsic motivation, altruistic empathy, effective leadership, and shared vision that influence project governance practices in this project. Thus, this article contributes towards a better understanding of the interplay of these motivating factors, which drives public officials in different project actors for effective delivery in this project context. The findings of the study are limited to the utilization of a single case study related to the rural road project and its contexts.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86792300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-01-21-0009
Edwin Adakole Agbo, Y. Izam, C. Ayegba
Variability in labour productivity is a performance inhibitor and a determinant of effective and ineffective projects. It has hampered the intercomparison of construction projects and the accurate forecasting of project duration and cost. This study chose wall plastering activities as a case study. This study aims to quantify the impact of work environment factors on the variability of labour productivity. Data were collected using direct site observations and structured questionnaires. The results revealed that waiting for materials (62.4%), being on the job but not working (52.6%), and work area congestion (52.5%) all had negative effects on labour productivity variance. Other negative factors include rework (51.7%), waiting for tools/equipment (51.1%), waiting for information (47.2%) and weather changes. The overall average daily productivity was 1.268 whr/m2, baseline productivity = 0.993 whr/m2 and variation in daily productivity = 22.08%. The findings identified significant work environment factors and quantified their impacts on labour productivity variability in plastering activity. The results indicate that work environment factors during work in progress significantly impact the variability of labour productivity in plastering work, and ample consideration should be given to its effects.
{"title":"Quantifying the Impact of Work Environment Factors on Variability of Labour Productivity in Wall Plastering","authors":"Edwin Adakole Agbo, Y. Izam, C. Ayegba","doi":"10.21315/jcdc-01-21-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-01-21-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Variability in labour productivity is a performance inhibitor and a determinant of effective and ineffective projects. It has hampered the intercomparison of construction projects and the accurate forecasting of project duration and cost. This study chose wall plastering activities as a case study. This study aims to quantify the impact of work environment factors on the variability of labour productivity. Data were collected using direct site observations and structured questionnaires. The results revealed that waiting for materials (62.4%), being on the job but not working (52.6%), and work area congestion (52.5%) all had negative effects on labour productivity variance. Other negative factors include rework (51.7%), waiting for tools/equipment (51.1%), waiting for information (47.2%) and weather changes. The overall average daily productivity was 1.268 whr/m2, baseline productivity = 0.993 whr/m2 and variation in daily productivity = 22.08%. The findings identified significant work environment factors and quantified their impacts on labour productivity variability in plastering activity. The results indicate that work environment factors during work in progress significantly impact the variability of labour productivity in plastering work, and ample consideration should be given to its effects.","PeriodicalId":51876,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Construction in Developing Countries","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87655394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-10-20-0225
Kenneth Otasowie, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke
The paper assessed the exhibited drivers of mentoring practices in construction professional firms in Nigeria with a view to improving the manner at which mentoring schemes are implemented in respective construction firms. Survey design was utilized in assessing the level of knowledge, mentoring concept adoption, and the exhibited drivers of mentoring relationships in these firms. Quantity surveying firms in Abuja, Nigeria were sampled through the use of structured questionnaire. Percentage, mean, one-sample t-test, and factor analyses were undertaken for the analysis of the data. The study reveals there is a good level of knowledge of mentoring concept but not so much with the adoption in the individual firms. This connote that there is a problem with the adoption of mentoring concept in construction professional firms despite knowledge of the concept by the professionals. Also, the study revealed the exhibited drivers of mentoring practices in construction professional firms. The findings show the exhibited drivers of mentoring practices in construction professional firms and recommendations were
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Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.21315/jcdc-08-20-0181
M. Berawi, P. Miraj, R. Arifuddin, Dzikry Aulia, S. Rahma
Much attention has been paid to practices and methods for improving the safety management of construction projects using an incentive approach, but limited studies have been found that focus on the disincentive program, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. This research aims to present the findings of current practice on the disincentive program by taking into account the perceptions of Indonesian construction stakeholders. This research uses a mixed method approach through a semi-structured interview with stakeholders in the construction industry such as academics, associations & professionals, private and state-owned enterprise contractors. This research proposes a penalty in terms of the cost and duration of the suspension. Strategies for alleviating increased injuries may include training, regular communication, socialisation, education, repetitive briefing, and continuous supervision. This research indicates that laws and safety policies need to consider the costs suffered by personnel, families, and the ability of both small and large companies to manage such a disincentive program.
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