By Tchad Jatau, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood
April 28, 2023
The construction industry in developing economies is responsible for creating deliverables such as infrastructure and housing whilst providing a means of livelihood to an ever-increasing number of management and frontline workers. However, in many parts of the world, injuries and fatalities have ...
By Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
February 03, 2023
The central aim of this book is to investigate and develop frameworks to aid effective maintenance management of municipal buildings in the education sector of developing economies. Using the South Africa education sector as a case study, this book provides readers with two major practical insights...
By Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
July 15, 2022
This book examines an issue of constant concern in the construction industry, that of productivity. Using data from Ghana and South Africa, it presents research into the productivity of local contractors in these countries whilst examining the predominance of labour-intensive production methods. ...
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By Toong-Khuan Chan, Krishna Suryanto Pribadi
May 18, 2022
Construction in Indonesia presents an in-depth analysis of the construction sector and suggests pathways to further improve the performance and efficiency of the industry. Experts in economics, management, and engineering have examined all aspects of the Indonesian construction sector to provide ...
By Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa, Seyi S. Stephen, Wellington Thwala
September 06, 2021
This book provides readers with an understanding of various concepts, benefits, and practices that the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technolo>gies can bring when working towards sustainable construction goals. As digitalization continues to advance rapidly, the pressures on ...
By Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Wellington Thwala
July 26, 2021
This book explores construction digitalisation, particularly in developing countries. The book conceptualises a digitalisation capability maturity model that will enable construction organisations to self-assess and benchmark their digital capabilities in their quest for digital transformation. ...
By Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
July 22, 2021
This book takes a pragmatic approach to develop the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms in the Global South, using Ghana as a case study. It provides readers with two major practical insights. The first focuses on the theoretical underpinning of firms’ competitive advantage and ...
By John Aliu, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
April 09, 2021
This book will provide readers with an understanding of the employability concept and develop an employability skills improvement model to enhance the employability of built environment graduates to foster economic development. The developed model determines the influence of generic skills, ...
By Callistus Tengan, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
April 27, 2021
This book will provide readers with an in-depth theoretical awareness and practical guidance on the implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure construction projects meet approved quality, cost, time and social sustainability objectives. The authors discuss ...
