Challenges to Lean Construction Implementation in South Africa

Monyane, Thabiso; Emuze, Fidelis; Awuzie, Bankole; Crafford, Gerrit

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-26528-1_33

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“…It should be noted that how the respondents perceived prioritization of ES strategies could be due to the non-specification of improved ES performance as a KPI for measuring construction performance by construction clients. This perception could serve as evidence to buttress the increasing inclination of clients in the developing world to focus on KPIs relating to lowest cost and other socio-economic performance indicators rather than on ES indicators, as reported in similar studies (Monyane & Awuzie, 2019;Sibiya et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Social sustainability within the construction industry deals with the moral, legal, and ethical obligation of construction organizations to their stakeholders and society (Hendiani & Bagherpour, 2019;Monyane & Awuzie, 2019). Social sustainability also addresses concerns about the impact of a construction project or product (asset) on the quality of life in the surrounding geographical area (Monyane & Awuzie, 2019). The economic dimension addresses issues such as job creation, lower maintenance/operating costs, quality of the working environment, etc.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of Factors Influencing Environmental Sustainability Performance of Construction Projects in South Africa

Awuzie

Monyane

Koker

et al. 2021

Sustainability and Climate Change

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This study evaluated the factors influencing environmental sustainability (ES) performance of construction projects from the perspective of construction industry professionals working in the Free State province in South Africa. Using a quantitative research approach, questionnaires were administered to a sample of purposively selected respondents (N 5 165) of construction professionals working on designated construction sites. A total of 101 questionnaires were returned and analyzed to ascertain drivers for improved ES performance, strategies for improving ES performance, and the degree of prioritization of the implementation of these strategies within projects. Results indicated a considerably high level of awareness of ES among respondents. Also, client requirements and compliance with ES-related policies were identified as critical drivers of improved ES performance, and the use of sustainable construction methods proved to be the most salient strategy for improving ES performance. However, the implementation of identified strategies for ES performance improvement was not shown to be a priority, pointing to a need for more client-driven implementation as a pivot for improved ES performance on construction projects. This study has important implications for construction stakeholders seeking to improve ES performance in the South African construction industry.

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confidence: 83%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Factors Influencing Environmental Sustainability Performance of Construction Projects in South Africa

Awuzie

Monyane

Koker

et al. 2021

Sustainability and Climate Change

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“…Given the paradigmatic nature of shifts involved in LC (see for example Tzortzopoulos et al 2020, p. xxviii), it is not surprising that studies of its implementation have proliferated. In terms of geography, these include studies from a wide range of countries, such as Saudi Arabia (Sarhan et al 2017), Chile (Alarc on et al 2008, the United States (Hamzeh 2011), Australia (Poshdar et al 2019), Ghana (Ayarkwa et al, 2005), South Africa (Monyane et al 2020), Norway (Kalsaas 2017), etc. The studies differ in methodological approach, ranging from analyses based on structured surveys (e.g.…”

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The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry

Lohne

Torp

Andersen

et al. 2021

Construction Management and Economics

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Lean construction has inspired the AEC industry globally over the last decades, and this manifests within a wide array of contexts. The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative-based qualitative analysis of the emergence and impact of Lean construction on a national level, notably in the Norwegian AEC industry. The analysis is based on the concept of paradigm shift and on empirical knowledge in the form of narratives. The narratives of practitioners and researchers provide deep insights into how Lean Construction has inspired the Norwegian AEC industry and academia, respectively. The reflections indicate that the introduction of the Lean construction principles and tools in the Norwegian AEC industry has depended on promoters who have been convinced about its advantages. The role of active promotersin particular Dr. Glenn Ballardis underlined as key to successful introduction of Lean Construction. Key cultural features of the Norwegian AEC industry are emphasized as important success factors. Lean Construction in Norway needs to be understood as a phenomenon occurring within a setting that is generally advantageous but also following an effort carried out on several levels. Key elements that can be used within other contexts are (1) the existence of promoters, (2) cooperation between industry and academic circles, (3) a high degree of trust and (4) a predominance of bottom-up organizations within the industry with few levels of hierarchy.

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“…Despite industries being encouraged to adopt lean principles within their sectors in Zimbabwe (Sibanda, 2017), the stated challenges in the construction industry indicate existent constraints. It is also evident that construction industries in many countries have encountered poor implementation of lean construction (Marhani et al , 2012; Bajjou and Chafi, 2018; Albalkhy and Sweis, 2020; Monyane et al , 2020).…”

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Barriers to lean construction implementation in Zimbabwe

Moyo

Chigara

2021

JEDT

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Purpose Increased waste during projects execution has led to time and cost overruns within the Zimbabwean construction projects industry. However, contextual barriers to lean construction implementation are yet to be established for derivation of effective remedies. The purpose of this paper is to report on a study that sought to determine barriers to lean construction implementation and assess the existence of statistically significant differences because of gender, designation and educational levels of respondents. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was administered on construction professionals for the collection of quantitative data. Factor analysis was used to reveal interrelated significant sets of barriers to lean construction implementation. Non-parametric statistical methods were also used to determine significant differences because of demographic variables. Findings Integration- and performance-related, human capital management–related, quality management–related barriers were determined as the highest-ranked of the nine significant components. Significant differences because of gender, designation and educational levels were non-existent for aggregated barriers, generally indicating consensus on the barriers. However, individual barriers showed inadequacies in management requirements for lean construction implementation from architects and those with diplomas and degrees. Research limitations/implications The determination of barriers establishes the knowledge for construction policy evaluation for enhanced performance of the construction industry. However, because of the exploratory nature of this study, the insights of clients were not considered. Originality/value Context-specific barriers to lean construction implementation were determined for consequent construction policy improvements in the construction industry.

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Challenges to Lean Construction Implementation in South Africa

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

Evaluation of Factors Influencing Environmental Sustainability Performance of Construction Projects in South Africa

Evaluation of Factors Influencing Environmental Sustainability Performance of Construction Projects in South Africa

The emergence of lean construction in the Norwegian AEC industry

Barriers to lean construction implementation in Zimbabwe

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