Challenges for the Implementation of Sustainable Construction Practices in Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Review

Tjebane, Motheo Meta; Musonda, Innocent; Onososen, Adetayo; Ramabodu, Molusiwa

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-32515-1_9

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“…Smaller firms, often more vulnerable to economic fluctuations, may be inclined to offer reduced fees to secure projects, leading to pricing pressure across the industry. Conversely, larger firms with greater financial stability may be able to maintain higher fee structures [46][47][48][49]. The availability of skilled professionals, their levels of expertise, and their willingness to work at particular fee levels all influence the fee negotiation process.…”

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Assessment of Fee Variability among Built Environment Professionals in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis

Ramabodu

2023

Buildings

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Project success has often been impacted by varying factors, such as conflict arising from managing stakeholders’ remuneration, especially bordering on the scale of fees. This paper delves into the intricate landscape of fee variability among built environment professionals in South Africa. By scrutinizing the most recent available data, this research sheds light on the nuanced fee structures prevalent in the industry. To conduct this investigation, a comparative analysis of fee scales across various professions in South Africa was performed. This research employed historical project cost data extracted from an extensive dataset, encompassing project values, fees, and fee percentages for diverse professions involved in projects from 2014 to 2022. This study revealed that low scale levels are associated with poor performance and lead to conditions and attitudes that pose dangers for consultants. This study provides strategies for a firm’s resilience and adaptability in the face of the dynamics associated with fees.

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Assessment of Fee Variability among Built Environment Professionals in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis

Ramabodu

2023

Buildings

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“…The scientometric analysis involved extracting metric data from the studied papers to examine the progression of themes within the topic area. In addition, the bibliometric analysis was conducted in order to generate document co-citation and co-occurring keywords [4,17,18]. The co-occurring keyword network refers to the interconnectedness of keywords in texts, indicating the underlying themes in research publications.…”

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Unpacking Demographics-Based Impediments to Professionalization in the South African Built Environment

Ramabodu,

Nena

2024

Buildings

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Despite South Africa’s unique demographics, shaped by a history of apartheid and ongoing inequality, its built environment has so far been unable to extricate itself from its inglorious past. This portends that the quality and impact of infrastructure developed concentrates on the few at the expense of the many. This study delves into the multifaceted challenges that impede the full realization of an inclusive built environment sector by reviewing extant studies on these issues through a mixed review and blending this with statistical evidence from document analysis on professional development in the South African built environment. We explore how diversity factors intersect to create structural impediments in the pursuit of professionalization. The findings underscore the critical importance of inclusion in the built environment profession, potential policy and institutional changes required to address these challenges, and the web of demographic factors influencing access, opportunities, and success within the built environment.

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Blueprints for Sustainability: An In-Depth Study of Construction

Ntakana,

Ahmi

2024

Sustainable Development

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This study systematically explores sustainable construction, a crucial intersection of environmental stewardship and the built environment. It aims to map the scholarly landscape, analyzing publications from 1996 to 2024 sourced from Scopus, using robust bibliometric methods including keyword co-occurrence, trend analysis, and multiple correspondence analyses. This approach identifies key thematic developments over time, such as material innovation, environmental impact assessment, and emerging technologies, highlighting an expanding trajectory in research evidenced by increasing publications and citations. Significant research contributions with high citation metrics are pinpointed, emphasizing their influence in advancing sustainable methodologies. However, the study’s scope is constrained by reliance on a single database, potentially limiting the breadth of global research coverage. Nonetheless, it offers valuable insights for academia, industry, and policymakers, suggesting future interdisciplinary inquiries and regional research explorations. This research distinguishes itself through its comprehensive temporal and thematic mapping of sustainable construction, using advanced bibliometric analyses to inform stakeholders about the field’s dynamic contours and future research directions crucial for sustainable development in construction.

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Challenges for the Implementation of Sustainable Construction Practices in Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Assessment of Fee Variability among Built Environment Professionals in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis

Assessment of Fee Variability among Built Environment Professionals in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis

Unpacking Demographics-Based Impediments to Professionalization in the South African Built Environment

Blueprints for Sustainability: An In-Depth Study of Construction

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