How to Note: Reducing corruption in infrastructure sectors

Hawkins, John N.

doi:10.12774/eod_cr.may2013.hawkins

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“…Furthermore, the results confirmed Hawkins et al (2013) who assert that corruption stands as a major driver for the use of substandard materials on construction projects. The study explains that corruption is endemic in the construction industry as professionals engaged in all sorts of unethical behaviour including bribing to win contracts, manipulating designs, false invoicing for inferior and substandard materials or concealing defects flourished during the procurement and construction stages of the building project.…”

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“…In addition, the study asserts that the enormous maintenance workloads experienced by users are because of faulty material selection and that repair caused by defective materials account for the second-largest cost of maintenance. Hawkins et al (2013) also argue that the effect of corruption on material quality at this stage has an influence on the day-to-day lives of people. A major risk is the potentially poor quality of the finished asset, leading to its rapid deterioration and consequently, higher repair and maintenance costs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It encompasses not only the government (where private gain includes institutional and political gain) but also the contractors, consultants and those who are engaged to deliver infrastructure services. Hawkins et al (2013) further stressed that unethical behaviour including bribing to win contracts, manipulating designs, false invoicing for substandard materials or concealing defects flourished during the procurement and construction stages of the project cycle. This supported by 2008 survey, which stated that the use of substandard materials was the biggest source of unethical conduct in the construction industry.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Factors Influencing the Use of Substandard Materials in the Construction of Residential Buildings

Faremi¹,

Ajayi²,

Faremi³

2020

CSID-JID

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The use of substandard materials for the construction of residential buildings within Lagos metropolis is experiencing a growing concern for both the government and the residents. The construction of half-lived and substandard buildings contributes to negative consequences ranging from rapid deterioration of building elements, premature failures of key building components, and sometimes building collapse. This study attempts to investigate the factors influencing the use of substandard construction materials for the construction of residential buildings in Lagos State. This research collected primary data through a cross-sectional survey of professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and building owners within the study area. Two sets of structured questionnaires were developed and administered to each of the groups of respondents, respectively. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results show that factors influencing the use of substandard construction materials for the construction of residential buildings include corruption, use of quacks, contractor's greed and selfish interests, and client's financial constraints. The results suggested no significant difference in the perception of contractors and building owners on the factors influencing the use of substandard materials for the construction of residential buildings. The study concludes that the use of substandard building materials for the construction of buildings could cause structural failure, high maintenance costs, incessant building defects, and accelerate deterioration of building elements and components. Building clients suggest to engage professionals and refrain from patronizing quacks.

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confidence: 99%

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Factors Influencing the Use of Substandard Materials in the Construction of Residential Buildings

Faremi¹,

Ajayi²,

Faremi³

2020

CSID-JID

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“…The recently published Topic Guide on Reducing Corruption in infrastructure (Hawkins 2013) includes a specific section on the issues of corruption in infrastructure, which is included in the further readings.…”

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“…Audits can be particularly effective in managing and controlling costs during execution and operation and in the prevention of fraud and corruption (Hawkins, 2013;Annex 1). Also, the threat of an audit (in a controlled experiment) was found to reduce wastage by 8% in Indonesia (cited in Hawkings, 2013).…”

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Topic Guide: Regional infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: unblocking constraints and enabling effective policy intervention

Velde¹,

Tyson²,

Steele³

2015

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Evidence on Demand supports the professional development of Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Livelihoods Advisers at DFID. Technical Competency Frameworks for the advisory groups guide the support provided. Evidence on Demand also supports cross-cutting or development competencies which cover areas of technical knowledge and skills needed by advisers to effectively deploy their core technical skills and knowledge in development policy and operations. The Evidence on Demand team is led by a DAI (which incorporates HTSPE Limited) and IMC Worldwide Limited Joint Venture. Both firms are established development consultancies with considerable experience in managing resource centres. The Joint Venture is backed by a core consortium of specialist organisations. The consortium provides technical support for developing quality assured resources, answering helpdesk enquiries and supporting consultancy services. Please go to the Evidence on Demand website (www.evidenceondemand.info) for further details.

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Managing the corruption risk at the operation and maintenance stage in the construction projects in Iraq

Alani

2021

Innov. Infrastruct. Solut.

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How to Note: Reducing corruption in infrastructure sectors

Cited by 13 publications

References 17 publications

Factors Influencing the Use of Substandard Materials in the Construction of Residential Buildings

Factors Influencing the Use of Substandard Materials in the Construction of Residential Buildings

Topic Guide: Regional infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: unblocking constraints and enabling effective policy intervention

Managing the corruption risk at the operation and maintenance stage in the construction projects in Iraq

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