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Achieving a resilient and sustainable building infrastructure is essential for continuous economic growth, international competitiveness, public health and overall quality of life, especially in developing countries such as South Africa. Calls for the use of innovative practices for changing the unsustainable, ‘Business As Usual’ (BAU) model of contemporary building delivery have been on the increase. In its contribution towards resolving this imbroglio, this study aimed at proposing a mechanism for operationalizing the integrated use of lean and sustainability ethos for sustainable infrastructure delivery in South Africa. In this study that was domiciled in a pragmatic paradigm, a case study research design was adopted. Five purposively selected cases within Gauteng province of South Africa were utilized. The perceptions and working experience of government agencies, developer/clients, consultants, project managers, facility managers, users, academia, general contractors and subcontractors in the selected cases were elicited. The quantitative data was statistically analyzed whilst the qualitative data was transcribed, coded and thematically analyzed. The emergent findings were discussed in line with other sources to give insight into the development of the mechanism – the lean-sustainability mechanism for infrastructure (LSMI) delivery. The results of the study suggested that attaining efficiency in energy, material and water resources forms the major features of sustainable construction in the industry. The major drivers for the lean-sustainability paradigm include: drive to gain an industry competitiveness edge, and the market environment that now requires higher efficiency and effectiveness for success, whereas the one significant barrier to the lean-sustainability paradigm remains the sustainability premium in South Africa. An expert survey was used to test the LSMI’s robustness. It was discovered that the mechanism possessed adequate robustness to engender transformation in the sector. The evaluation validates the LSMI ability to provide an adaptive form of governance needed for building infrastructure delivery systems, in response to the gradual deterioration of the global socio-ecological stability. The developed mechanism provides a transformational route for achieving building infrastructure sustainability. The mechanism also provides a new way of thinking about building infrastructure delivery from a sustainability perspective.
This book addresses some of the countless challenges faced by developing countries when adopting sustainable design and construction and offers suggestions for the way forward for African development projects. The authors argue that the pervasive non-consideration of the interrelationship between the elements of sustainable design and construction is the reason for the current failures in sustainable design and construction in developed countries. By treating sustainability as a complex system, the authors provide the missing link between the design and construction of projects in a sustainable way with a view to improving industry and project performance. In doing so the book posits the need for improved sustainability practice in developing countries, lessons for developing countries from the successes and failures of sustainability adoption by developed nations, factors influencing adoption of sustainability and effects of sustainable designs and construction on productivity, human health and the environment at large. This book will be of interest to construction researchers, practitioners, professional bodies, housing policy makers and government institutions as well as training and funding providers in these areas.
Smart and Resilient Infrastructure For Emerging Economies: Perspectives on Building Better is about pressing and multidimensional challenges faced in constructing resilient, sustainable, and smart infrastructure in developing countries. The 32 case studies, literature reviews, comparative analyses and systematic reviews, cover a wide range of topics, including: - sustainable and resilient infrastructure development - smart cities - digital innovation in construction - infrastructure investment - construction ergonomics - socio-environmental sustainability - gender equity, and - climate change responses The contributions present innovative solutions, impactful insights, and substantive contributions to the discourse on sustainable infrastructure development, and illuminate the interplay between infrastructure development, social justice, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement. Smart and Resilient Infrastructure For Emerging Economies: Perspectives on Building Better is essential reading for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students involved in the built environment, infrastructure delivery, investment in infrastructure, civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science, and other related disciplines.
Non-value adding activities are otherwise known as ‘waste’ in the lean construction lexicon. The aim of this collection is to build a common understanding of the role and contribution of value-adding activities in achieving stipulated objectives and continuous improvement in construction projects, and to contrast this with waste. Although the lean approach to construction projects has been widely covered, this is the first book that explicitly provides the link between value and waste in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. This internationally researched collection seeks to create a paradigm shift, which will shape work processes and future directions for how value is conceptualized and operationalized in both the project management and business aspects of construction. The readers will gain an understanding of: The value-adding paradigm in construction How to make value-supporting decisions Waste identification and control in practice With contributions from South Africa, Brazil, Norway, and the USA, the implications of this book are globally relevant. This is essential reading for all higher level students of construction management and economics, and all professionals interested in value management.
A Neoliberal Framework for Urban Housing Development in the Global South highlights the factors which predict urban housing development from developing countries’ perspective, providing a guide for countries in the sub-Sahara.
This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Management (ACMM 2021). It discusses the recent innovations towards construction management, building technology and new materials in practice in civil engineering. Various topics covered include architecture and urban planning, smart materials and structures, GIS in construction application, transportation materials and engineering, geotechnical applications in construction, energy and sustainability, green building technologies and materials and construction management. The book will be useful for beginners, researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering.
The South African Government adopted a National Infrastructure Plan in 2012 that intends to transform the economic landscape, while simultaneously creating significant numbers of new jobs, and strengthening the delivery of basic services. Planning is a very important part of the implementation process of a construction project in South Africa. Unfortunately, not many of these social development principles are effectively included in the planning of a project within the South African context. There are many social problems associated with South Africa. Planning is, therefore, a fundamental activity in the management and execution of construction projects within this volatile social context. Employment, education, and the use of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are main aspects of social development that affect the planning. The objectives of the study were to identify and examine the policies concerning social development in South Africa; to determine employment opportunities in projects; to determine skills development opportunities in projects; and to determine the support of local SMMEs in projects. The aim of the study is to determine if construction projects incorporate sustainable development principles during the planning phases of the project.
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction is the new and enhanced edition of the pioneering book Modern Construction by Lincoln H. Forbes and Syed M. Ahmed. This book provides a multi-faceted approach for applying lean methodologies to improve design and construction processes. Recognizing the wide diversity in the landscape of projects, and encompassing private and public sector activity, buildings and infrastructure, the book expands upon the detailed coverage of integrated project delivery and new lean tools and techniques to include: Greater emphasis on the importance of creating a lean culture and the initiatives required to transform the industry; Expanded discussions of the foundational writings in lean construction theory; Exploration of the synergies between "lean" and "green" initiatives; Specific procedures for modifying planning and scheduling activities to improve the performance of the project team; Expanded sections on quality, and topics that have become a part of the lean lexicon, such as Choosing by Advantages, "line of balance"/location-based scheduling, virtual design teams, takt time planning and set-based design; Discussion questions for beginners and advanced lean practitioners; and Improved cross-referencing within the text to help the reader navigate the frameworks, techniques and tools to support the application of lean principles. The techniques described here enhance the use of resources, reducing waste, minimizing delays, increasing quality and reducing overall costs. They enable practitioners to improve the quality of the built environment, secure higher levels of customer/owner satisfaction, and simultaneously improve their profitability. This book is essential reading for all those wanting to be at the forefront of construction management and lean thinking.
This book provides a unique guide to value management and sustainability in construction to researchers and professional. The book provides a better understanding of the concept of value management, the basis of sustainable construction and thereafter, demonstrates how using the principles of value management can help to achieve successful construction projects that are financially viable, socially beneficial and do not damage the environment. The book serves as an introduction to value management for scholars and researchers at all levels; and also as a practical guide for construction professionals, employers and other stakeholders in the construction industry.
The concept of sustainability has grown in recognition and importance. The pressure on companies to broaden their reporting and accountability from economic performance for shareholders, to sustainability performance for all stakeholders is leading to a change of mindset in consumer behaviour and corporate policies. How can we develop prosperity without compromising the life and needs of future generations? Sustainability in Project Management explores and identifies the questions surrounding the integration of the concepts of sustainability in projects and project management and provides valuable guidance and insights. Sustainability relates to multiple perspectives, economical, environmental and social, but also to responsibility and accountability and values in terms of ethics, fairness and equality. The authors will inspire project managers to be aware of these considerations, and to apply them to the role they play in projects, not just 'doing things right' but 'doing the right things right'.