Factors and Coping Strategies for Workplace Stress among Construction Workers in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Luvara, Valentine G. M.

doi:10.24940/ijird/2017/v6/i5/may17063

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“…This research comprises different stages that are well annotated below which is similar in resonance with the research methodology by Oke et al (2021), Luvara and Mwemezi (2017), Buniya et al (2021), andOthman et al (2021). The existing body of knowledge of research related to carbon emissions and carbon trading was explored to assess the barriers to the adoption of CTP in the Nigerian construction industry.…”

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Carbon trading practices adoption for sustainable construction: A study of the barriers in a developing country

Oke,

Oyediran,

Koriko

et al. 2023

Sustainable Development

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The construction industry provides infrastructure and structures to society by consuming a substantial quantity of non‐renewable energy, which results in significant carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide (CO2) could pose a serious danger to the economy of any nation if proper measures are not put in place with the country being one of the leading producers and end‐users of fossil fuels in the world. This article seeks to evaluate the barriers to the adoption of carbon trading practices (CTP) in the construction sector with the view to ensuring low carbon usage. The article adopted quantitative approach with data obtained using questionnaire. Mean Item Score (MIS), standard deviation (SD), factor analysis and Kruskal–Wallis test was carried out in relation to the research questions. The study showed that the most significant barriers to the adoption of carbon trading are difficulties in obtaining finance, attitude to environmental sustainability and climate change, lack of cost‐effective abatement options and methods, lack of awareness of carbon market opportunties and risk in changes in the rules governing participation and credit among others. This study provides valuable insights into barriers of CTP in construction and will help stakeholders concerned with building energy performance to develop a functional framework for energy analysis in buildings to prepare possible risk analysis from the onset of project design spanning through completion.

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Carbon trading practices adoption for sustainable construction: A study of the barriers in a developing country

Oke,

Oyediran,

Koriko

et al. 2023

Sustainable Development

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“…The different stages of this research are shown in Figure 2, adapted from Othman et al (2020b) and Buniya et al (2020). Furthermore, our research methodology bore semblance to the following studies: Oke (2021), Buniya et al (2021); Luvara and Mwemezi (2017); Othman et al (2020b); and Oke (2021). The study began with a review of previous studies to determine the benefits of cloud computing, as indicated in Table 1.…”

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Exploring the benefits of cloud computing for sustainable construction in Nigeria

Oke

Kineber

Albukhari

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JEDT

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Purpose Cloud computing is one of the digitalization principles used in some sectors like banking, health and construction industry. This paper aims to examine the benefits of applying cloud computing for construction sustainability in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The cloud computing benefits-related data were retrieved from previous studies and complemented with a questionnaire survey to obtain data from stakeholders involved in the execution of construction projects in Lagos State, Nigeria, through a convenient sampling technique. In addition, the relative importance index (RII) technique was used to investigate the acquired data. At the same time, analysis was accomplished using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Findings indicated that numerous benefits could be derived by adopting cloud computing in the Nigerian construction industry. Findings The findings from RII analysis showed the significant benefits of data storage ubiquity (i.e. location independence), high situational awareness, team collaboration, compatibility with advanced production facilities and improved project planning. Furthermore, the analysis of these benefits was conducted using EFA for the four construction maxims: construction productivity, back-office activities, design management and billing. Originality/value This research illustrated the benefits of cloud computing in achieving a successful construction project. Besides, these findings are not only useful for achieving sustainable construction in Nigeria but also applicable to many developing countries.

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“…A range of issues were identified, including inadequate bills of quantities (BOQs), insufficient progress reports, improper preparation of tender documents, lack of approvals from Tender Boards, poor management, late payments and lack of qualified contractors. Luvara et al (2018) investigated the causes of time and cost overrun in public building projects in Tanzania. Among the most significant causes were "delay in decision making," "incomplete design and estimate at the time of tender," "design change during construction stage," "errors and omission in both drawings and in the bill of quantity," "delay of material delivery" and "poor site management."…”

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Exploring the application of BIM in Tanzanian public sector projects using social network analysis

Abdallah

Doloi

Holzer

2023

BEPAM

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PurposeThe present study employs social network analysis (SNA) to demonstrate the extent to which various building information modeling (BIM) functions can be used to address significant issues faced by the Tanzanian public sector construction projects.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted secondary data obtained from a comprehensive literature review on core BIM functions and the underlying issues faced by the Tanzanian public sector construction projects. This study then adopted SNA for associating the BIM functions with relevant construction issues.FindingsFor Objective 1, the findings revealed that BIM can address 68% of significant issues faced by the Tanzanian public sector construction projects. For Objective 2, the findings revealed that the identified functions mainly addressed issues in the early phases of the project. Finally, for Objective 3, the most effective function was “spatial coordination.”Research limitations/implicationsThis literature-based study does not fully capture both the current contextual issues faced by the industry and the BIM capability of stakeholders involved. In addition, this research does not distinguish between public project size and type which can influence the types of issues faced and consequently the use of BIM function. Accordingly, the research presented in this study needs to be complemented by on-the-ground feedback of industry stakeholders and needs to investigate how project size and type impacts the types of issues that emerge and the use of BIM.Practical implicationsWith respect to practice, the findings of the present study highlight key BIM functions practitioners can begin to target.Social implicationsIn Tanzania, public sector construction projects contribute greatly to social development of Tanzania's population. Owing to the current state of public sector projects underperforming and the negative impact the projects have on the country's development, an intervention measure such as BIM has the potential to enhance the effective and efficient delivery of these projects and thereby promote the social development of the country's population.Originality/valueWith respect to theory, this study demonstrates how core functions of BIM can be mapped with various construction-related issues in order to evaluate the efficacies of the BIM-based investments for improving overall performance in the public sector projects. With respect to practice, the method illustrated in the present study can be applied by policymakers and practitioners to identify core BIM functions to target to address pressing contextual issues faced by public sector projects in the respective contexts.

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Factors and Coping Strategies for Workplace Stress among Construction Workers in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Cited by 6 publications

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Carbon trading practices adoption for sustainable construction: A study of the barriers in a developing country

Carbon trading practices adoption for sustainable construction: A study of the barriers in a developing country

Exploring the benefits of cloud computing for sustainable construction in Nigeria

Exploring the application of BIM in Tanzanian public sector projects using social network analysis

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