Towards Improving Project Performance Indicators in South African Construction Sector

Adebowale, Oluseyi Julius; Kukoyi, Patricia Omega; Olagoke, Iyabo Mercy; Ademola, Badmus

doi:10.22610/jebs.v12i4(j).3079

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“…Most respondents (90%) agreed that scope changes caused construction projects to exceed their budgeted costs (Figure 2). Scope changes were one of the major factors that resulted in cost overruns in the construction sector (Adebowale et al 2020). A total of 6% of the respondents disagreed that scope changes could cause construction projects to exceed their budgeted costs.…”

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Assessing Project Cost Planning in the Construction Industry

Mokoena,

Makhanya,

Nel

2023

Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

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Some of the factors that contribute to project failure include poor cost planning and inaccurate initial cost estimation. The purpose of this research was to identify factors in the construction industry that affect construction projects' ability to meet budgeted costs and to make recommendations for meeting budget cost criteria. In this study, the survey research strategy was used. According to the research findings, the main challenges that caused construction projects to fail to meet their budgeted costs were project scope changes, project design changes, unexpected site conditions, pre-tender cost underestimation, insufficient resources due to a lack of capital, and poor site management and supervision. To overcome these obstacles, some strategies for ensuring compliance with budgeted costs were identified. Cost control strategies included, among others, acting when deviations occurred during the implementation stage, ensuring accurate project cost estimation, regular cost checking against the planned budget, and regular cost reporting to stakeholders as the project progressed. The study recommended, among other things, that all changes to the project scope go through the approved change request process, and that if there is a change, all other project elements such as cost, time, and quality must be amended to reflect the change to ensure that the change is within the allocated project budget.

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“…Inaccurate cost estimation results in harming the construction companies' reputation and causing financial loss and cost overruns. In addition, it results in claims or lawsuits and ultimately, project failure (Adebowale et al 2020).…”

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Assessing Project Cost Planning in the Construction Industry

Mokoena,

Makhanya,

Nel

2023

Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

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“…An efficient and well-thought-out human resource management is essential to overcoming these obstacles. (Adebowale et al, 2020). The effectiveness of an organization in accomplishing its objectives is correlated with the significance of human resources management.…”

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Influence of Work Stress and Workload on Work Motivation and Its Impact on the Performance of Class II Land Transportation Management Center Employees in South Sumatra

Riduan,

Helmi,

Gunarto

et al. 2024

IJFR

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This study provides valuable insights into the impact of work stress and workload on work motivation and subsequent employee performance at the Class II Land Transportation Management Center in South Sumatra. Employing a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design, the survey method is used to collect data, aligning with the positivist philosophy. Data is gathered through a structured questionnaire administered at the Office of Class II South Sumatra Land Transportation Management Hall from January to February. Results reveal a negative influence of work stress and workload on employee performance, although work motivation shows no significant correlation. Nevertheless, work motivation positively affects employee performance, independent of work stress and workload. These findings have practical implications for improving workplace conditions and enhancing employee productivity and job satisfaction. Recommendations for future research include further exploration of potential mediating factors, in-depth investigations into strategies for reducing work stress and workload, longitudinal studies to track changes in work motivation and performance, and comparative analyses with similar offices to gain insights into transportation sector dynamics

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The effectiveness of BIM features application strategies for building refurbishment project performance improvement

Shohime,

Ishak,

Romeli

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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This research presents a study that explores the effectiveness of different strategies for implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) features in enhancing the performance of building refurbishment projects. The study adopts a combined quantitative and qualitative approach to measure the significance of BIM features in relation to building refurbishment project performance improvement. It aims to uncover the correlation between BIM feature application strategies and building refurbishment project performance and provides recommendations on utilizing BIM features to improve project outcomes. The study encompasses a comprehensive review of existing literature on BIM and building refurbishment projects, followed by a mixed-methods approach. This approach involves quantitative analysis of data from refurbishment projects that have implemented BIM, as well as qualitative analysis of expert interviews with industry professionals. The findings of the expert interviews shed light on the factors influencing the effectiveness of BIM in building refurbishment projects, such as the level of BIM adoption, the availability of skilled personnel, and the integration of BIM into project workflows. The research contributes valuable insights to enhance the understanding of BIM utilization in building refurbishment projects, offering guidance to practitioners and decision-makers in leveraging BIM technologies for such endeavourrs.

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Towards Improving Project Performance Indicators in South African Construction Sector

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Assessing Project Cost Planning in the Construction Industry

Assessing Project Cost Planning in the Construction Industry

Influence of Work Stress and Workload on Work Motivation and Its Impact on the Performance of Class II Land Transportation Management Center Employees in South Sumatra

The effectiveness of BIM features application strategies for building refurbishment project performance improvement

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