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Alumbugu, P O (2019) Construction material logistics management: the case of north-central Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Binqela, L (2019) The influence of briefing on Eastern Cape government project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Camngca, V P (2020) Underutilisation of information communication and technology in the building construction industry case study: Department of Public Works in the Amathole district in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Chigara, B (2018) Integrating sustainability principles in construction health and safety management practices in Zimbabwe, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Gogela, N (2019) Quality in low-cost houses in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Ibrahim, K (2019) A framework for ethical sourcing of construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Jesumoroti, C O (2018) Motivation of construction workers in the nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Koopman, K L (2023) Implementation of technological innovations within the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Lombard, D (2019) Critical success factors of South African construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Lukhele, T M (2023) A systematic risk management model for construction project management: a case study of the new infrastructure project in the University of Mpumalanga, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mafuya, N (2018) Challenges facing the state of construction health and safety management practices within the Eastern Cape: a case of the Sarah Baartman District, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mangezi, W (2019) Red tape in upgrading of informal settlements in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mazondwa, S (2019) The delivery of low-income housing in Sarah Baartman District from 2012 to 2017, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Monyane, T G (2019) A lean-led-evaluation of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Motau, S M (2019) Quality of subsidised housing in South Africa and the role of the National Home Builders Registration Council, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mvandaba, N (2020) Corruption elimination within the public infrastructure sector in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Neethling, J P (2020) Invalid submission of extension of time claims in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Obiozo, R N (2018) The role of psychosocial recuperative therapy in enhancing construction performance on projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Phalanndwa, S A (2018) Cost and time overruns on Mpumalanga Province infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: corruption; disputes; feasibility study; project cost; project delivery; site management; supervision; workmanship; case study; workshops; time overrun; fraud; payment; interview
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- URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/34169
- Abstract:
Cost and time overruns in construction projects are a common issue affecting project performance, and Mpumalanga is no exception. Completion of any project within the estimated cost of a project is a basic criterion for success of any project. The success of any project highly depends on adequate availability and efficient management of various resources. Construction projects often face a lot of uncertainties, which places building construction projects at the risk of cost, time overruns as well as poor quality delivery. This study assesses the causes, effects and measures of minimising construction project cost and time overrun in the Mpumalanga Province. The data used in this study were derived from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data was collected through case study interviews with construction professionals, project owners, contractors and consultants involved in Mpumalanga construction projects. Findings from the case study revealed that clients inability to meet payment obligations on time, additional work requested by the client, proper feasibility study not done, ensuring transparency in awarding of contracts, contractors financial difficulties, late delivery of materials, contractors lack of experience, bribery and corruption involving the contractor or contractor's team, and poor site management and consultants insufficient geotechnical investigations, insufficient/unknown information regarding site conditions during design phase, mistakes and discrepancies in design documents are the major causes of cost and time overruns that are incidental to project implementation in Mpumalanga. Furthermore the study also reveals that the major effect of cost and time overrun are: poor quality workmanship, total abandonment, and disputes, discouragement of investors, community unrest and service delivery is negatively affected. It was revealed that all stakeholders of construction parties are deeply involved in contributing to the causes of the problems, clients should bear the greatest responsibility and play the most important role in lessening the impact of cost and time overrun. Thus, interventions that could be adopted by the Mpumalanga province to achieve project delivery that is within estimated cost and time are: Government must adopt 'financial assignment' to deal with suppliers in order to supply materials to the contractor and have available funds for projects on time, soil investigation and testing should be conducted by clients prior to the commencement of a project; encourage whistleblowing and punish fraudsters more severely. Contractors must have enough cash before commencing of projects, v monitor financial spending of the projects and payments; consultants must review and approve design documents, shop drawings, and payments of contractor. It is recommended that training courses, seminars and workshops on project management should be made available to help improve the abilities of construction teams responsible for management and supervision of sites and client organisations should encourage whistleblowing, punish fraudsters more efficiently and pay commensurate reward to whistle-blowers in order to minimise cost and time overruns.
Sisilana, O (2018) Construction company joint ventures in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Sisilana, V (2018) Labour and external stakeholder management in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Taft, G S (2019) The sustainability of small, medium and micro enterprises within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Tyindyana, X (2019) The challenges of professional women in a male dominated South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Xongo, N (2018) Causes and impacts of delays in low-income housing projects in the greater Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffolo City Municipality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.