Risk assessment and management practices (RAMP) within the Tanzania construction industry: Implementation barriers and advocated solutions

Chileshe, Nicholas; Kikwasi, Geraldine J.

doi:10.1080/15623599.2014.967927

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“…Against this background, investigating of the CSFs for IRMS in construction projects, their interactions and subsequent impact on project success is an overlooked area of study in almost all developing countries (Chileshe and Kikwasi, 2013;Perera et al, 2014). In essence, exploring the perceptions of construction practitioners with regard to prerequisites of implementing risk management systems in developing countries has remained an area in need of investigation (Iqbal et al, 2015).…”

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Critical success factors for implementing risk management systems in developing countries

Hosseini

Chileshe

Jepson

et al. 2016

CEB

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A review of published studies on risk management in developing countries reveals that critical success factors for implementing risk management has remained an under-researched area of investigation. This paper is aimed at investigating the perceptions of construction professionals concerning the critical success factors (CSFs) for implementation of risk management systems (IRMS). Survey data was collected from 87 construction professionals from the Iranian construction industry as a developing country. The results indicate that four factors are regarded as highly critical: ‘support from managers’, ‘inclusion of risk management in construction education and training courses for construction practitioners’, ‘attempting to deliver projects systematically’, and ‘awareness and knowledge of the process for implementing risk management’. Assessing the associations among CSFs also highlighted the crucial role of enhancing the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in construction organisations. Study also revealed that parties involved in projects do not agree on the level of importance of CSFs for implementing risk management in developing countries. This study contributes to practice and research in several ways. For practice, it increases understanding of how closely knowledge management is associated with the implementation of risk management systems in developing countries. For research, the findings would encourage construction practitioners to support effective knowledge management as a precursor to higher levels of risk management implementation on construction projects.

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Critical success factors for implementing risk management systems in developing countries

Hosseini

Chileshe

Jepson

et al. 2016

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“…The Zambian building sector professionals need to gain more knowledge in cost management, procurement management, integration management, communication management, time management, human resources management, and scope management, in order to mitigate 80% of the eventuating risks. It has been argued that risks occur on projects due to lack of skill in risk management (Dey, 2001: 634;Chileshe & Kikwasi, 2014). The findings show that skill is also needed in other knowledge areas.…”

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Deciphering priority areas for improving project risk management through critical analysis of pertinent risks in the Zambian construction industry

Tembo-Silungwe

Khatleli

2017

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Risk identification is the first step in the riskmanagement process. A plethora of current studies in literature dwell overwhelmingly on risk identification much to the exclusion of the source, and the possible mitigation interventions. In a limited effort to address this deficiency in the body of knowledge, this article reports the results of a study conducted using 15 purposive semi-structured interviews and 198 questionnaires targeting clients, contractors and consultants in the building sector in Zambia. This study uses threats to identify improvement areas in the Zambian Construction Industry (ZCI). As a consequence, this research uses the pertinent risk factors as a point of critical analysis to recommend improvement areas for project risk management.Findings show that most of the risks could be categorised as managerial, technical and finance related and could severally be associated with clients, consultants, and contractors compared to project managers. These could be mitigated in the pre-contract phase and construction phase, with the most deficient knowledge areas being cost management, procurement management, integration management, communication manage ment, and scope management. This article provides areas of focus for built environ ment professionals to improve project delivery and thereby enhance project execution efficiency.

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“…Likewise, the studies by [86,87] identified the lack of necessary PM skills amongst the Tanzanian professionals among the causes for the poor performance. The same studies by [87,88] have further demonstrated the potential of having the Tanzanian practitioners collaborating with foreign contractors. Accordingly, this collaboration acts as a mechanism for Tanzanian practitioners to acquire further skills, particular the PM related ones In summary, the highlighted issues around post implementation and operational aspects are consistent with literature.…”

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Identifying Project Management Practices and Principles for Public–Private Partnerships in Housing Projects: The Case of Tanzania

Kavishe

Chileshe

2018

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Despite the advocated benefits of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) such as alleviating the housing problems within the developing countries, the PPP implementation process is fraught with several challenges; including project management (PM) related ones. Tanzania, like many developing countries, has higher PPP projects termination rates in comparison to the global average. This suggests a lack of effective PM practices and principles integration. To bridge that knowledge gap, this study applies the theoretical lenses of innovation diffusion theory (IDT) to identify the extent of integration of PM practices and principles during the implementation of PPPs in Tanzanian housing projects. A qualitative approach comprising 10 semi-structured interviews was conducted among PPP practitioners. Directed content analysis was employed for the analysis. Based on frequency of citations, 14 PPPs sustainable PM practices and principles for PPPs implementation are identified. The three most relevant practices and principles were: official and unofficial site visits, documenting the inspections, and site meetings. Assessing the actual work done against the schedule of works was identified as the prevalent project performance of PPP. The results are expected to further nurture an improved appreciation of the best integration PM practices and principles associated with successfully implementing PPPs in housing projects.

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Risk assessment and management practices (RAMP) within the Tanzania construction industry: Implementation barriers and advocated solutions

Cited by 29 publications

References 38 publications

Critical success factors for implementing risk management systems in developing countries

Critical success factors for implementing risk management systems in developing countries

Deciphering priority areas for improving project risk management through critical analysis of pertinent risks in the Zambian construction industry

Identifying Project Management Practices and Principles for Public–Private Partnerships in Housing Projects: The Case of Tanzania

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