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Date: December 12, 2016
1. NAME: Emuze, Fidelis Abumere
2. PRESENT ACADEMIC POSITION:
1. Associate Professor in Built Environment
2. Head, Department of Built Environment
3. Head, Unit for Lean Construction and Sustainability (ULCS)
3. ORGANISATION: Central University of Technology, Free State
4. CITIZENSHIP & RESIDENCY: Nigeria; Permanent Resident in South Africa
5. EDUCATION & TRAINING
Academic Qualifications
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 2008-2012
PhD in Construction Management, 2012
Title of Thesis: Performance improvement in South African construction
MSc in the Built Environment, 2010, Area of Specialisation: Construction Management
Title of Treatise: The impact of construction supply chain management on value on projects
The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1999-2001
Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, 2001, Area of Specialisation: Structures
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ilaro, Nigeria, 1995-1998
National Diploma in Civil Engineering, 1998
6. AWARDS AND HONOURS
Coordinator: CIB TG59 – People in Construction
LSI Award for Paper Addressing a Developing Need – Winner – award for Emuze, F and
Awuzie, A at the 2016 SEEDS (International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for
Society)
Most Distinguished Researcher Award for 2015 in the Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State
Emerald Literati Network 2014 Awards for Excellence – Outstanding Reviewer for Built
Environment Project and Asset Management, 2014
SEEDS (International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society) Award for
Construction to the Built Environment – Highly commended paper award for Emuze, FA
(2015) Lean construction and sustainability: towards synergetic implementation.
Meritorious Award – Best Researcher for 2014 in the Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State
NRF Thuthuka Research Grant – 2015-2017
2014 ILO Fellowship for the Academy on the Green Economy, Turin, Italy
VC Staff Excellence Awards 2014 – Curriculum Innovation Award at the Central
University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Host – AAU Staff Exchange Programme for 2014 – Prof E Achuenu of the University of
Jos, Nigeria was awarded an Association of African Universities (AAU) Grant to Central
University of Technology (CUT), South Africa under the host of Dr F. A. Emuze
Host – British Council UK-Researcher Links for 2014 - Dr Alex Opoku of the London
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South Bank University was awarded a British Council UK-Researcher Links Travel Grant to
Central University of Technology (CUT), South Africa under the host of Dr F. A. Emuze
Meritorious Award – Best Researcher for 2013 in the Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State
VC Early Career Research Award – the 2013 University Research and Innovation
Committee (URIC) Award at the Central University of Technology, Free State,
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Emerald Literati Network 2013 Awards for Excellence – Outstanding Reviewer for Journal
of Financial Management of Property and Construction through 2012, 2013
Best Paper Award at 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa
(ICIDA 2013), 17-19 March 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013
NMMU Departmental Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2012
MSc Built Environment Excellence Award for the Best Overall Performance in
Construction Management Studies, 2010
7. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EMPLOYMENT
Central University of Technology, Free State, 2012 - Present
Position: Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Built Environment
Role: Academic administration, management, and leadership; teaching and learning; research
and innovation; community engagement
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009 – Present
Position: Research Assistant NMMU September 2009 – August 2011
Literature search and compilation for research projects
Data collection, capture and analysis for research projects
Compilation of conference and journal papers (drafts)
Supervision of undergraduate research projects
Position: Student Assistant NMMU March 2010 – November 2012
Assessment, invigilation, and script marking for undergraduates and postgraduate
studies
Involved with courses that include structures, construction materials and methods, and
construction management, property economics and valuation
Position: Research Associate NMMU November 2012 – Present
Target industry research endeavours [Department of Construction Management]
Supervision of M+D Students [Department of Construction Management]
Courses Taught / tutored at the University Level, 2009 – Present
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NMMU Construction Management [KBM 441 & 442]
NMMU Project Management [KBP 412]
NMMU Building Science (Structures) [KBS111 & 112]
NMMU Construction Management Treatise [KRS 401]
CUT Construction Management [KON40AI]
CUT Research Methodology [NMD10AI]
Teaching Interest
Construction Management, Project Management, Lean Construction, Construction Materials
and Methods, Health & Safety Management, International Construction, Risk Management,
History of Construction Industry, Research Methodology
8. INDUSTRY / PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT & EMPLOYMENT
Murray & Roberts Construction - Construction Engineer, South Africa, April 2008 –
March 2009
Coseda Nigeria Limited - Project Engineer, Nigeria, March 2003 – January 2008
9. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS SCHEME (NYSC)
Ebonyi State Ministry of Works - Engineer’s Representative, Nigeria, January 2002 -
December 2002
10. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COUNCILS
The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions
(SACPCMP): Professional Construction Manager (Pr. CM)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): Incorporate member (ICIOB)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE): Graduate member (GMICE)
South Africa Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE): member (MSAICE)
Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM): member
Lean Construction Institute: Academic Forum member
11. RESEARCH INTEREST
Main research focus: Construction in Developing Economics via:
Lean construction in terms of the adaptation of lean thinking approach for reducing non-
value adding activities in the construction process.
Supply chain management concerning a holistic view of the construction process by all
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parties involved in a project so that anomalies such as rework can be reduced.
Project performance in terms of health & safety (H&S), quality, time, cost and client
satisfaction.
Sustainable construction concerning how infrastructure projects can be procured and
maintained without necessarily contributing significantly to resource depletion.
11.1 Areas of Research
Construction Management, Construction Project Management; Collaboration, Quality
Management, Health and Safety; Performance Improvement; Lean Construction; Supply
Chain Management; Contractor Development; Research Methodology, Sustainability,
Leadership, Pedagogy in Higher Education, Organisational Behaviour,
12. RESEARCH AND OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
12.1 Monographs [longer than an article, but shorter than a book]
Emuze, F.A. (2011) Creating value for project stakeholders in the construction process.
Saarbrucken: LAP Lambert Publishing.
12.2 Books
Edited books
Emuze, FA and Saurin, T.A (eds.) (2016) Value and Waste in Lean Construction, Oxon, UK:
Routledge (Taylor and Francis). 152pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-90370-8 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-
69671-3 (ebk). Available from: http://www.routledge.com/products/9781138903708
Edited book chapters
Emuze, F.A. (2015) Behaviourism versus Leadership: A Transformational Need for
Sustainability in the Built Environment. In: Ahmed, V. and Opoku, A. (eds.) Leadership for
Sustainable Built Environment, Oxon, UK: Taylor & Francis, pp. 18-32. ISBN: 978-1-138-
77842-9 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-73552-8 (ebk). Available from:
http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138778429
Emuze, F.A. and Saurin, T.A. (2016) Wastes in construction: concepts and types. In: Emuze,
F.A. and Saurin, T.A. (eds.) Value and Waste in Lean Construction, Oxon, UK: Routledge
(Taylor and Francis). pp. 7-14. ISBN: 978-1-138-90370-8 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-69671-3
(ebk)
Emuze, F.A., Opoku, A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2016) Lean and sustainability in construction:
creating value. In: Emuze, F.A. and Saurin, T.A. (eds.) Value and Waste in Lean
Construction, Oxon, UK: Routledge (Taylor and Francis). pp. 72-86. ISBN: 978-1-138-
90370-8 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-69671-3 (ebk)
Emuze, F.A. (2016) Using case-based methods in construction research with
complementarities. In: Ahmed,V., Opoku, A. and Aziz, Z. (eds.) (2016), Research
Methodology in the Built Environment: A Selection of Case Studies, Routledge: London,
ISBN: 978-1-138-77842-9 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-73552-8 (ebk). Available from:
http://www.tandf.net/books/details/9781138849471/
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12.3 Articles in Journals
Accepted Articles in Production / Press
1. Emuze, F.A., van Eeden, L and Geminiani, F (2016) A South African Case Study on the
Causes of Building Collapse, Journal of Construction Project Management and
Innovation, 5(1), ISSN: 2223-7852.
2. Nketekete, M., Emuze, A. and Smallwood, J. (2016) Risk management in public sector
projects: Case studies in Lesotho, Acta Structilia, 23(2), ISSN: 1023-0564.
3. Awuzie, B. and Emuze, F. (2016) Barriers to the sustainable procurement of built
university assets in sub-Saharan Africa, Journal of Construction Project Management and
Innovation, 6(Supplement 1), ISSN: 2223-7852.
4. Isa, RB, Emuze, F. and Das, D.K. (2016) Conceptual transformation process model for
sustainability in the infrastructure sector, Journal of Construction Project Management
and Innovation, 6(Supplement 1), ISSN: 2223-7852.
5. Matete, KR., Emuze, F. and Smallwood, J. (2016) Exploring perceived implementation
issues of the permit-to-work requirement of the construction regulations in South Africa,
Journal of Construction, 9(2),. ISSN 1994 – 7402.
6. Das, D. and Emuze, F (2017) A dynamic model of contractor induced delays in India,
Journal of Construction in Developing Countries.
Articles under Review in Journals
1. Emuze, F.A., Kadangwe, S.R. and Smallwood, J.J. (in review) Value creation and its
constraints in the Malawian construction industry. Journal of Construction Project
Management and Innovation. ISSN: 2223-7852.
2. Awuzie, B.O., McDermott, P., and Emuze, F.A, (in review) An Abductive Approach to
Qualitative Research in the Built Environment: A Viable Systems Model Methodological
Exposé" International Journal of Qualitative Methods.
3. Aka, A., Emuze, F.A. and Das, D.K. (in review) Types of waste and their causes in the
structural design process: The case of South African construction projects, Journal of the
South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 55(2), 21-28. ISSN: 1021-2019
4. Isa, R, Emuze, F., Das, D and Awuzie, B (in review) Modelling a transformational route
to Infrastructure sustainability in South Africa, Built Environment Project and Asset
Management.
5. Wentzel, L, Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A (in review) Determinants of poor business
performance of construction SMEs in the Western Cape Province of South Africa,
Journal of Construction in Developing Countries.
2015 Publications
1. Emuze, F.A., Kadangwe, S.R. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Supply chain structures in
construction: views from Malawi. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal
Engineer. 168(3), 199-205, ISSN: 0965-0903. DOI: 10.1680/MUEN.14.00026
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2. Emuze, F.A. and Das, D.K. (2015) Regenerative ideas for safer urban roads in South
Africa. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer, 168(4), 209-
219, DO1:10.1680/MUEN.14.00041
3. Emuze, F.A., Mputa, N.S. and Botha, B. (2015) A phenomenological study of candidate
professional development in South African construction. Journal of Construction, 8(3), 1-
7. ISSN 1994 – 7402.
4. Emuze, F.A. and de Jager, H.J. (2015) Accreditation by professional bodies in South
Africa: perceptions of university academics, Journal of Construction, 8(4), 1-9. ISSN 1994
– 7402.
5. Das, D.K. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Contextualising Urban Engineering Education for
future cities, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 4(2), 1139-
1151. ISSN: 2223-7852.
6. Emuze, F.A. and Mhlwa, C. (2015) Managing quality on construction sites in South
Africa: an Eastern Cape study. Journal of Construction Project Management and
Innovation, 4(2), 1224-1237. ISSN: 2223-7852.
2014 Publications
1. Emuze, F.A. and Kadangwe, S.R. (2014) Diagnostic view of road projects in Malawi.
Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer, 167(1), 44-55. ISSN:
0965-0903.
2. Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and Han, S. (2014) Factors Contributing to Non-Value
Adding Activities in South African Construction. Journal of Engineering, Design and
Technology. 12(2) 223-243. ISSN: 1726-0531
3. Smallwood, J.J., Emuze, F.A. & Bloomberg, C. (2014) Exploring Emotional Quotient and
Managing Construction Health and Safety in South Africa. Journal of Construction
Project Management and Innovation, 4(1), 721-733. ISSN: 2223-7852.
4. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2014) Collaborative Working in South African
Construction: Contractors’ Perspectives. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology,
12(3), 294-306. ISSN: 1726-0531.
5. Emuze, F.A. & Hauptfleisch, C. (2014) The impact of mining induced urbanization: a case
study of Kathu in South Africa. Journal of Construction Project Management and
Innovation, 4(2), 882-894. ISSN: 2223-7852.
6. Okorie, V.N., Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and van Wyk, J.J. (2014) A qualitative review
of the health and safety leadership roles of managers in South African construction.
Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 4(2), 950-965. ISSN: 2223-
7852.
7. Das, D. & Emuze, F.A. (2014) Smart city perspectives of Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 4(2), 930-949. ISSN: 2223-
7852.
8 . Okorie, V.N., Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and van Wyk, J.J. (2014) A focus group study
of the influence of clients’ leadership in relation to construction health and safety in South
Africa. Acta Structilia, 21(2), pp. 45-69. ISSN: 1023-0564.
2013 Publications
1. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Reducing ‘NVAAs’ When Building
Infrastructure in South Africa. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers –
Management, Procurement, and Law, 166(3), 121-127. ISSN: 1751-4304.
2. Emuze, F.A. (2013) Non-Value Adding Activities in Construction: The Case of South
African Infrastructure Sector. Journal of Construction, 6(1), 5-9. ISSN 1994 – 7402.
3. Emuze, F.A. and James, M. (2013) Exploring communication challenges due to language
and cultural diversity on South African construction site. Acta Structilia, 20(1), 44-65.
ISSN: 1013-0564.
4. Emuze, F.A. and Adlam, R. (2013) Implementation of broad-based black economic
empowerment in construction: A South African metropolitan area study. Acta Structilia,
20(1), 126-154. ISSN: 1013-0564.
5. Emuze, F.A., Mashili, HM and Botha, B. (2013) Post occupancy evaluation of office
buildings in a Johannesburg country club estate. Acta Structilia, 20(1), 89-110. ISSN:
1013-0564.
6. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Management concepts and project performance:
Perceptions from the South African public sector environment. Journal of the South
African Institution of Civil Engineering, 55(2), 21-28. ISSN: 1021-2019
7. Adendorff, C., Emuze, F.A. and Vilakazi, E. (2013) Evaluating the skills of emerging
entreprenuers in a developing economy. International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship
and Innovation, Vol. 2(3), 240-252. ISSN: 2043-8257
8. Adendorff, C., Emuze, F.A. and Ward, G. (2013) Development model for family business
successions evaluation with a South African case study. The South African Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (SAJESBM), 6, 134-144. ISSN: 2071-
3185.
2012 Publications
1. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Perspectives on Health and Safety in Construction
and Design. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Management, Procurement,
and Law, 165 (1), 27-33. ISSN: 1751-4304.
2. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Bridging Public Works Project Performance Gaps
in South Africa. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Management,
Procurement, and Law, 165 (2), 111-118. ISSN: 1751-4304.
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3. Zunguzane, N., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) An Exploratory Study of the
Quality of Low Income Houses in South Africa. Acta Structilia, 19(1), 19-38. ISSN 1023-
0564
4. Emuze, F.A. (2012) Qualitative Content Analysis from the Lean Construction Perspective:
A Focus on Supply Chain Management. Acta Structilia, 19(1), 1-18. ISSN 1023-0564
5. Adendorf, C., Emuze, F.A. and Billson, L. (2012) Women in family businesses: insights
from South Africa. International Researchers, 1(3), 130-137. ISSN 227-7471
6. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Infrastructure Project Performance in South
African Construction. Acta Structilia, 19(2), 1-20. ISSN 1023-0564
7. Adendorf, C., Emuze, F.A. and Khulu, V.W., (2012) Investigating an effective supply
chain for a refinery in a regulated petroleum sector. Journal for Transdisciplinary
Research in South Africa, 8(2), 189-199. ISSN: 1817-4434
8. Emuze, F.A. Cook, I., and Botha, B. (2012) Perceptions of Written and Oral
Communication in South African Construction: An Exploratory Eastern Cape Study.
Journal of Construction, 5(2), 7-11. ISSN 1994 – 7402.
2011 Publications
1. Chiocha, C.I.M., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Health and Safety in the
Malawian Construction Industry. Acta Structilia, 18(1), 68-80. ISSN: 1023-0564
2. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Criticality of Intelligent Clients in the
Infrastructure Sector. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer,
164(4), 251-257. ISSN: 0965-0903.
3. Fouche, H., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Technology Management in
Construction: Lessons for the Practice of Architecture. Acta Structilia, 18(2), 1-18. ISSN:
1023-0564.
4. Smallwood, J.J., Ncunyana, N., and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Preferential Procurement in the
Public Sector: The Case of Amathole. Acta Structilia, 18(2), 64-79. ISSN: 1023-0564.
5. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Non-Value Adding Activities in South African
Construction: A Research Agenda. Journal of Construction Engineering and Project
Management, 1(3), 38-44. ISSN: 2233-9582.
12.4 Papers in Conference Proceedings
2016 Published Conference Papers
1. Emuze, F.A. and Khetheng, A. (2016) Workers’ safety on construction sites: use of PPEs
in Lesotho. In: Proceedings of the 9th CIDB Postgraduate Conference, 1-4 February, Cape
Town, South Africa, 225-228. ISBN: 978-0-62069590-9.
2. Emuze, F.A. and Nkhabe, N. (2016) Slum development challenges in Meqheleng, Free
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State, South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on
Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1-10.
ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
3. Isa, RB, Emuze, F.A. and Das, DK. (2016) Conceptual transformation process model for
sustainability in the infrastructure sector. In: Proceedings of the 2016 International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July, Johannesburg, South
Africa, 16-24. ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
4. Awuzie, BO and Emuze, F.A. (2016) Barriers to the sustainable procurement of built
university assets in sub-Sahara Africa. In: Proceedings of the 2016 International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July, Johannesburg, South
Africa, 159-169. ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
5. Motuba, L., Nogqala, N., Monyane, TG and Emuze, F.A. (2016) Target costing in
construction: perceptions from quantity surveyors. In: Proceedings of the 2016
International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 327-336. ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
6. Mollo, LG., Emuze, F.A. and Geminiani, F (2016) Choosing by advantages in project
team decisions: case studies of concrete works in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the
2016 International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 337-346. ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
7. Okorafor, C., Emuze, F.A. and Das, DK (2016) Relative importance of health and safety
performance evaluation factors in organisational level within Gauteng construction
industry. In: Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Infrastructure
Development in Africa, 10-12 July, Johannesburg, South Africa, 397-406. ISBN: 978-0-
86970-795-1.
8. Okorafor, C., Emuze, F.A. and Das, DK (2016) Managing construction labour
productivity improvement in Gauteng. In: Proceedings of the 2016 International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July, Johannesburg, South
Africa, 407-414. ISBN: 978-0-86970-795-1.
9. Emuze, F.A. and Mathinya, L. (2016) Assessing the feasibility and use of target value
design in South African construction. In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of
the International Group for Lean Construction, 20-22 July, Boston, USA, (Volume 1) 73-
82. ISBN: 978-0-9977376-2-2
10. Emuze, F.A., Joseph, K. and Pretorius, E. (2016) Exploring ‘lean’ opportunities for
improving supply chain transaction governance in South African construction projects.
In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean
Construction, 20-22 July, Boston, USA, 13-22. (Volume 2) ISBN: 978-0-9977376-2-2
11. Emuze, F.A., van Eeden, L and Geminiani, F., (2016) Regulatory factors contributing to
building collapse in South Africa: A Case Study. In proceedings of the CIB World
Building Congress 2016, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Tampere, Finland, 236-246, ISBN: 978-
952-15-3740-0
12. Connell, E., van Bakel, A and Emuze, F.A. (2016) Global sustainability perspectives X3:
North America, Europe, and Africa. In proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress
2016, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Tampere, Finland, 152-162, ISBN: 978-952-15-3740-0
13. Emuze, F.A., Matete, R and Smallwood, JJ (2016) Construction permit to work
requirement in South Africa: closing commencement gaps. In proceedings of the CIB
World Building Congress 2016, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Tampere, Finland, 247-258,
ISBN: 978-952-15-3740-0
14. Isa, RB and Emuze, F.A. (2016) Lean sustainable indices: a case for South African public
infrastructure sector. In proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016, May 30 –
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15. Emuze, F, Linake, M and Seboka, L (2016) Construction Work and the Housekeeping
Challenge in Lesotho. In: P W Chan and C J Neilson (Eds.) Proceedings of the 32nd
Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK, Association of
Researchers in Construction Management, Vol 1,537-546. ISBN: 978-0-9955463-0-1
16. Smallwood, J J and Emuze, F (2016) Factors that Promote Zero Fatalities, Injuries and
Disease in Construction. In: P W Chan and C J Neilson (Eds.) Proceedings of the 32nd
Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK, Association of
Researchers in Construction Management, Vol 1, 587-596. ISBN: 978-0-9955463-0-1
17. Smallwood, J and Emuze, F (2016) Towards zero fatalities, injuries and disease in
construction. Procedia Engineering 164 (2016) – Creative Construction Conference,
453-460
18. Mollo, LG., Emuze, F.A. and Geminiani, F (2016) Making project team decisions using
choosing by advantages on a concrete task project.in: Proceedings of the 5th
Construction Management Conference, 28 November to 29 November 2016, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa, pp 63-72. ISBN: 978-1-920508-70-8.
19. Monyane, TG, Emuze, F.A. and Crafford, G (2016) Conceptual Evaluation Ideas for the
Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme in South Africa, In: Proceedings of the
5th Construction Management Conference, 28 November to 29 November 2016, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa, 91-100. ISBN: 978-1-920508-70-8.
20. Okorie, VN, Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J (2016) Exploring the impact of team
members’ behaviour on accident causation within construction projects. In: Proceedings
of the 5th Construction Management Conference, 28 November to 29 November 2016,
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 54-63. ISBN: 978-1-920508-70-8.
21. Emuze, F.A. and Awuzie (2016) Exploring the implementation of a sustainability
framework at CUT. In: Proceedings of the International SEEDS Conference 2016:
Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society, 14-15 September, 2016, Leeds,
UK, 249-261. ISBN: 978-0-9955690-1-0.
2015 Published Conference Papers
1. Emuze, F.A. Norgbey, W.S. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Provincial roads CAPEX
programme in South Africa: planning and management inadequacies. In: Proceedings of
the 31st Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)
Conference, 7-9 September, Lincoln, UK, 783-792. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-9-0.
2. Emuze, F.A. and Zandile, M. (2015) Decisions impacting on the quality of low income
houses in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on
Construction in the 21st Century, 27-30 May, Thessaloniki, Greece, 150-155. ISBN: 978-
0-9894623-7-2.
3. Emuze, F.A. and Van Linde, C. (2015) Lean construction in South Africa: myth or reality.
In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century,
27-30 May, Thessaloniki, Greece, 455-461. ISBN: 978-0-9894623-7-2.
4. Emuze, F.A. Steyn, F. and Aka, A. (2015) Construction workers’ involvement in
management decisions: a Bloemfontein study. In: Proceedings of the 4th Construction
Management Conference, 29 November to 1 December 2015, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, 211-217. ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
5. Emuze, F.A. (2015) Content Analysis of Lean Supply Chain Management in Construction:
Insights from Keywords. In: Proceedings of the 4th Construction Management Conference,
29 November to 1 December 2015, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 136-145. ISBN: 978-1-
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920508-61-6.
6. Wentzel, L., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Adapting a competency model to
address management competencies of owner-managers of construction SMEs: a review.
In: Proceedings of the 4th Construction Management Conference, 29 November to 1
December 2015, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 218-226. ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
7. Monyane, T. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Exploring contractor selection process for public
sector projects in South Africa: a provincial case. In: Proceedings of the 4th Construction
Management Conference, 29 November to 1 December 2015, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, 153-161. ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
8. Awuzie, B.O. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Assessment of Organizational Factors Affecting
Sustainable Development in a South African University. In: Proceedings of the 4th
Construction Management Conference, 29 November to 1 December 2015, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, 73-82. ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
9. Okorie, V.N., Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Causes of workers’ ill health in
relation to materials issues and its impact on construction site performance. In:
Proceedings of the 4th Construction Management Conference, 29 November to 1
December 2015, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 32-39. ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
10. Emuze, F.A. Norgbey, W.S. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Provincial roads CAPEX
programme in South Africa: payment claims and reporting gaps. In: Proceedings of the
DII-2015 Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa,
16-18 September, Livingstone, Zambia, pp. 328-337, ISBN: 978-0-86970-782-1.
11. Mothokho, L., Emuze, F.A. and Aka, A. (2015) Formwork and false work hazards in
construction: status and effects in Bloemfontein, South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 6th
International Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 2-4 September,
Gold Coast, Australia, pp. 21-28. ISBN: 978-1-922216-76-2.
12. Isa, R.B. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Construction Dispute
Resolution Mechanism in Nigerian Construction. In: Proceedings of the 6th International
Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 2-4 September, Gold Coast,
Australia, pp. 12-20. ISBN: 978-1-922216-76-2.
13. Gaetsewe, R., Monyane, T. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Overruns again in public projects:
Perspective from Northern Cape, South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 6th International
Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 2-4 September, Gold Coast,
Australia, pp. 27-46. ISBN: 978-1-922216-76-2.
14. Ntili, M., Emuze, F.A. and Monyane, T. (2015) The Impact of substance abuse in
construction: examples from Bloemfontein, South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 6th
International Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 2-4 September,
Gold Coast, Australia, 47-56. ISBN: 978-1-922216-76-2.
15. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Towards greening construction management
tertiary education. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Structural Engineering and
Construction Conference, 23-28 November, 2015, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1203-1208.
ISBN: 978-0-9960437-1-7.
16. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Towards zero construction fatalities, injuries,
and diseases. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Structural Engineering and
Construction Conference, 23-28 November, 2015, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1279-1284.
ISBN: 978-0-9960437-1-7.
17. Emuze, F.A. van Eeden, L and Geminiani, F. (2015) Causes and effects of building
collapse: a case study in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the CIB W099 International
Health and Safety Conference, 9-11 September, 2015, Belfast, UK, pp. 407-416. ISBN:
978-1-909854-01-7.
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18. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2015) Towards zero construction motor vehicle
accident in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the CIB W099 International Health and
Safety Conference, 9-11 September, 2015, Belfast, UK, pp. 72-81. ISBN: 978-1-909854-
01-7.
19. Awuzie, B.O. and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Managing Knowledge Flows within Temporary
Multi-Organisations - The Case of an Infrastructure Delivery System Cementing the
Future. In: Proceedings of the 8th South Africa Council for the Quantity Surveying
Profession International Conference, 15-16 October, Bloemfontein, South Africa, pp. 184-
200. ISBN: 978-0-86886-834-9
20. Chepetsa, L., Emuze, F.A. and Isa, R.B. (2015) Cost estimating skill as a performance
driver for SME contractors in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 8th South Africa
Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 15-16 October,
Bloemfontein, South Africa, pp. 110-123, ISBN: 978-0-86886-834-9
21. Motlaseli, L., Monyane, T.G and Emuze, F.A. (2015) Exploring cost control measures in
Lesotho. In: Proceedings of the 8th South Africa Council for the Quantity Surveying
Profession International Conference, 15-16 October, Bloemfontein, South Africa, pp. 124-
135, ISBN: 978-0-86886-834-9
22. Awuzie, B.O., Emuze, F.A., and Ngowi, A.B. (2015) Towards sustainable procurement of
infrastructure in a South Africa university of technology. In: CIB Joint International
Symposium: Going North for Sustainability, 23-25 November, 2015, London, United
Kingdom, pp. 13-22. ISBN: 9781326479510.
23. Emuze, F.A., Ntoi, K. and Isa, R.B. (2015) Sustainability in the built environment:
exploring barriers in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 5th CIB International Conference
on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9-11 December, 2015, Pretoria, South
Africa, pp. 19-26. ISBN: 978-0-7988-5624-9.
24. Awuzie, B.O., Emuze, F.A., and Ngowi, A.B. (2015) Critical success factors for smart
and sustainable facilities management in a South African university of technology. In:
Proceedings of the 5th CIB International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built
Environment, 9-11 December, 2015, Pretoria, South Africa, pp. 377-384. ISBN: 978-0-
7988-5624-9.
25. Emuze, F.A. (2015) Lean construction and sustainability: towards synergetic
implementation. In: Proceedings of the International SEEDS Conference 2015:
Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society, 17-18 September, 2015, Leeds,
UK, pp. 127-137.
2014 Published Conference Papers
1. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) Financial provision for construction health and
safety (H&S). In: Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress (CRC 2014),
19-21 May, Atlanta, United States of America, 1881-1890, ISBN: 978-0-7844-1351-7
2. Emuze, F.A. and Sorenson, L. (2014) A case study of labour intensive construction in
South Africa- an exploratory study. In: Proceedings of the 8th cidb Postgraduate
Conference on Construction Industry Development, 9-11 February 2014, Johannesburg,
South Africa, 57-66. ISBN: 978-0-9566060-8-2
3. Eromobor, S., Das, D. and Emuze, FA. (2014) An Explorative Look at the Challenges in
the Design of Sustainable buildings with the aide of Building Information Modelling
(BIM) in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 2014 CIB-W107-
Construction in Developing Countries International Conference, 9-11 February, Lagos
Nigeria, 590-599.
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4. Emuze, F.A. and Herselman, C.F. (2014) The Integration of functions within contracting
firms in South Africa: A Pilot Study. In: CIB TG59 ‘People in Construction’ Conference,
6-8 April, 2014, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 183-190. ISBN: 978-1-920508-31-9.
5. Emuze, F.A. and Crosbie, V.N. (2014) Lean from the contractor perspective: wasteful
tendering in Southern Africa. In: Proceedings of the 22th Conference of the International
Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 24 – 27 June, Oslo, Norway, A3 Booklet for
Posters, 266-267.
6. Emuze, F.A. and Ungerer, H.P. (2014) Change in South Africa construction: lessons from
lean thinking. In: Proceedings of the 22th Conference of the International Group for Lean
Construction (IGLC), 24 – 27 June, Oslo, Norway, 1121-1131. ISBN: 978-82-321-0461-1
7. Emuze, F.A. and Ravu, P. (2014) Exploring the impact of project scope on cost overrun:
the case of an SOE in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Association of
Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 2-4 September,
Portsmouth, UK, 765-774. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-8-3.
8. Wentzel, L., Wentzel, T., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) The construction SMEs
development debate in South Africa: contributions from FET colleges. In: Proceedings of
the 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)
Conference, 2-4 September, Portsmouth, UK. 1463-1472. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-8-3.
9. Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and Beetge, W. (2014) Supply chain integration barriers in
South African construction: views from two projects. The Second Australasia and South-
East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ASEA-SEC-2), 3-7
November 2014, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 551-556. ISBN: 978-0-9960437-0-0.
10. Wentzel, L., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) Marketing, tendering and
estimating competencies of construction SMEs. In: Proceedings of the International
Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa taking
place on 25 - 26 September, 2014 in Livingstone, Zambia. 87-102. ISBN: 978-0-86970-
782-1.
11. Emuze, F.A. and de Jager, H. (2014) Academic Freedom and Programme Accreditation in
South Africa: Perceptions of Tertiary Construction Academics. In: Proceedings of the 7th
SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 21-23
September, Pretoria, South Africa. 204-214. ISBN: 978-0-620-61398-9.
12. Mahao, L.P. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) Analytical review of provisional sum related project
cost overruns: A multiple case study in the central region of South Africa. In: Proceedings
of the 7th SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 21-
23 September, Pretoria, South Africa. 508-517. ISBN: 978-0-620-61398-9.
13. Gcasamba, L., Emuze, F.A. and Britz, C. (2014) The pervasiveness of delayed payments
in the South African public sector. In: Proceedings of the 7th SA Council for the Quantity
Surveying Profession International Conference, 21-23 September, Pretoria, South Africa.
15-24. ISBN: 978-0-620-61398-9.
14. Nketekete, M., Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2014) Identifying and Assessing
Common Risks that affect the Construction Cost Performance of Emerging Contractors in
Lesotho. In: Proceedings of the 7th SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession
International Conference, 21-23 September, Pretoria, South Africa. 216-224. ISBN: 978-
0-620-61398-9.
15. Eromobor, S., Das, D.K. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) Modelling of energy efficiency in non-
residential tertiary education buildings: a case study approach. In: Proceedings of the 7th
SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 21-23
September, Pretoria, South Africa. 494-506. ISBN: 978-0-620-61398-9.
16. Emuze, F.A. and Flanegan, D. (2014) Exploring transformation challenges: limits to the
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growth of building contractors in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 26-28 October, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa. 135-143. ISBN: 978-1-920508-31-9.
17. de Jager, H. and Emuze, F.A. (2014) Do statutory and professional bodies in South Africa
threaten academic freedom at universities? A perspective from the engineering profession.
In: AAEE2014 Conference, Wellington, New Zealand. ISBN: 978-0-473-30428-7.
2013 Published Conference Papers
1. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2013) Assessing the contributions of a public sector
client to contractor H&S improvement in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 2nd
International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16
March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, 346-354. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
2. Emuze, F.A. (2013) Critical business success factors for South African civil engineering
general contractors. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure
Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa,
369-374. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
3. Kadangwe, S. and Emuze, F.A. (2013) Perceptions of the barriers working against road
construction project delivery in Malawi. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16 March 2013,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 355-361. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
4. Okorie, V.N., Emuze, F.A. and van Wyk, J.J. (2013) The causes of workers’ Ill Health, its
impact on performance and suggested measures. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16 March 2013,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 338-345. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
5. Emuze, F.A., Masilela, B.I. and Botha, B. (2013) Comprehending delayed payments in
Swaziland: results of an exploratory survey. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16 March 2013,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 362-368. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
6. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Mapping ‘rework’ related findings in South
Africa? In: Proceedings of the 7th International Structural Engineering and Construction
Conference, 18-23 June 2013, Honolulu, USA, 1615-1620. ISBN: 978-981-07-5354-2.
7. Smallwood, J.J., Emuze, F.A. and Bloomberg, C. (2013) Emotional Quotient (EQ) and
managing construction projects. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Structural
Engineering and Construction Conference, 18-23 June 2013, Honolulu, USA, 1281-1285.
ISBN: 978-981-07-5354-2.
8. Emuze, F.A., Klaas, V. and Smallwood, L. (2013) A Case for Deepened Construction
Supply Chain Management. In: South African State-Owned Enterprises. In: Proceedings
of the 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August,
Accra, Ghana, 23-30. ISBN: 978-0-9566060-7-5.
9. Emuze, F.A., Matshili, H. and Botha, B. (2013) A Case for Improved Indoor
Environmental Quality (IEQ) in Multi Use Buildings. In: Proceedings of the 5th West
Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August, Accra, Ghana,
31-39. ISBN: 978-0-9566060-7-5.
10. Wentzel, L., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2013) Reversing the Business Failure
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Rate among Small and Medium Size Construction Firms In South Africa: A Progressive
Study. In: Proceedings of the 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER)
Conference, 12-14 August, Accra, Ghana, 967-975. ISBN: 978-0-9566060-7-5.
11. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) How can supply chain management proliferate
in South African construction? In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual Association of
Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 2-4 September,
Reading, UK, 513-522. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-7-6.
12. Emuze, F.A., Sanderson, T.M. and Shakantu, W.M. (2013) Perceived impact of the
market on the business of regional contractors: a South African context. In: Proceedings of
the 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)
Conference, 2-4 September, Reading, UK, 201-211. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-7-6.
13. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Construction Motor Vehicle Accidents in South
Africa: Causes and Impact. In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual Association of Researchers
in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 2-4 September, Reading, UK, 311-
321. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-7-6.
14. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Lean supply chain decisions: implications for
developing economics. In: Proceedings of the 21th Conference of the International Group
for Lean Construction (IGLC), 31 July -2 August, Fortaleza, Brazil, 195-204. ISSN: 2309-
0979.
15. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) The holistic role of health and safety (H&S) in
lean construction and sustainability. In: Proceedings of the 21th Conference of the
International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 31 July -2 August, Fortaleza, Brazil,
853-862. ISSN: 2309-0979.
16. Emuze, F.A., Mgudlwa, N. and Botha, B. (2013) Architects’ perceptions of biodiversity
and energy efficiency in the City of Cape Town. In: Proceedings of the SB13 Southern
Africa Conference, 15-16 October, Cape Town, South Africa, 171-180. ISBN: 978-1-
920508-23-4.
17. Allen, C., Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2013) Perceptions of built environment
students to the environment and services course. In: Proceedings of the SB13 Southern
Africa Conference, 15-16 October, Cape Town, South Africa, 100-108. ISBN: 978-1-
920508-23-4.
18. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2013) Engineering graduate & the practice of
construction management. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on
Construction in the 21st Century, 19-21 December, 2013, Bangkok, Thailand, ISBN: 978-
0-9894623-0-3.
19. Emuze, F.A., Duminy, H., Shakantu, W. & Smallwood, J. (2013) Insights about concrete
spalling in a South Africa region. In: proceedings of the 7th International Conference on
Construction in the 21st Century, 19-21 December, 2013, Bangkok, Thailand, ISBN :978-
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2012 Published Conference Papers
1. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Resilience of Traditional Procurement Approach
in South African Construction. In: Proceedings of the Joint CIB W070, W092 & TG72
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International Conference on Facilities Management, Procurement Systems and Public
Private Partnership, ‘Delivering Value to the Community’, 23-25 January, Cape Town,
South Africa, 315-321. ISBN: 978-0-620-50759-2.
2. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Factors for Performance Improvement: The Case
of the South African Infrastructure Sector. In: Proceedings of the 1st International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2012, 22-24 March, Kumasi,
Ghana, 127-136. ISSN 2026-6650.
3. Mthi, V., Emuze, F.A. and Shakantu, W (2012) The Impact of Late Payments on the
Competitiveness of Regional Contractors. In: Proceedings of the 3th International
Conference on Construction in Developing Countries (ICCIDC-III), 3-5 August, Bangkok,
Thailand, 138-145. ISBN: 1-884342-0207.
4. Coombs, R., Emuze, F.A. and Shakantu, W. (2012) Quality Management Practices among
‘GCs’ in a South African Province. In: Proceedings of the 3th International Conference on
Construction in Developing Countries (ICCIDC-III), 3-5 August, Bangkok, Thailand, 261-
269. ISBN: 1-884342-0207.
5. Emuze, F.A., Shakantu, W.M. and Ntsihele, K. (2012) A Case for the Construction of
Green Building in Lesotho. In: Proceedings of the 4th West Africa Built Environment
Research (WABER) Conference, 24-26 July, Abuja, Nigeria, 523-533. ISBN: 978-0-
9566060-5-1.
6. Emuze, F.A.,Shakantu, W.M. and Wentzel, L. (2012) Analysing the Quality of
Workmanship in the Construction of Low Income Houses in South Africa. In: Proceedings
of the 4th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 24-26 July,
Abuja, Nigeria, 1393-1400. ISBN: 978-0-9566060-5-1.
7. Shakantu, W.M.W. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) Assessing Reverse Logistics Gains in South
African Construction. In: Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the International Group
for Lean Construction (IGLC), 18-20 July, San Diego, United States of America, 661-670.
ISBN: 978-0-7442-1744-5.
8. Shakantu, W.M.W. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) Improving H&S by Limiting Transport
Externalities in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the International
Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 18-20 July, San Diego, United States of America,
1111-1120. ISBN: 978-0-7442-1744-5.
9. Smallwood, J.J., Emuze, F.A. and Allen, C. (2012) Building information and modelling:
South African architects’ and contractors’ perceptions and practices. In: Proceedings of
the 1st UK Academic Conference on Building Information Modelling (BIM), 5-7
September, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, 141-151.
10. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2012) Construction Motor Vehicle Accidents in South
Africa: Preliminary Findings. In: Proceedings of CIB W099 International Conference
2012: Modelling and Building Health and Safety, 10-11 September 2012, Singapore, 203-
208. ISBN: 978-981-07-1421-5.
11. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) The integration of diplomats and graduates into
the construction industry: a pilot South African study. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual
Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 3-5
September, Edinburgh, UK, 189-200. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-6-9.
12. Emuze, F.A. and Shakantu, W.M. (2012) Resolving the methodological conundrum:
bolstering the research Achilles heel in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual
Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 3-5
September, Edinburgh, UK, 1167-1174. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-6-9.
13. Emuze, F.A. Cook, I., and Botha, B. (2012) Communication between managers and
workers in construction: perceptions from a South African region. In: Proceedings of the
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2nd NMMU Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, 141-151. ISBN: 978-1-920508-16-6.
14. Emuze, F.A. and Shakantu, W.M. (2012) Construction management pedagogy in the Y-
generation era in South Africa: an exploratory study. In: Proceedings of the 2nd NMMU
Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November, Port Elizabeth, South Africa,
92-100. ISBN: 978-1-920508-16-6.
15. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) Perceptions of construction management: the
case of a South African general contractor. In: Proceedings of the 6th International
Conference and Workshop on the Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC-
2012), 4-5 December, Adelaide, Australia, 696-708. ISBN: 978-0-646-58814-8.
16. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2012) Status of Quality in South African Construction:
The Case of a General Contractor. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference and
Workshop on the Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC-2012), 4-5
December, Adelaide, Australia, 113-124. ISBN: 978-0-646-58814-8.
17. Pretorius, R., Emuze, F.A., Adendorff, C. and Botha, B. (2012) Exploring the Nature of
Communication Skills When Executing Construction Projects in South Africa. In:
Proceedings of the 2nd NMMU Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November,
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 68-75. ISBN: 978-1-920508-16-6.
18. Adendorff, C., Emuze, F.A., Ngubeni, S.T., Botha, B and Adendorff, G. (2012) Investing
in Multi-income Golf Estate in South Africa: a Social interactive study. In: Proceedings of
the 2nd NMMU Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, 235-243. ISBN: 978-1-920508-16-6.
2011 Published Conference Papers
1. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Conceptual Framework for Improving the
Construction Supply Chain. In: Proceedings of the 6th Nordic Conference on Construction
Economics and Organisation, 13-15 April, Copenhagen, Denmark, 247-258. ISBN: 978-
87-563-1517-3.
2. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Clients’ Perceptions of Non-Value Adding
Activities in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 19th Conference of the International
Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 13-15 July, Lima, Peru, 668-677. ISBN: 978-1-
907842-18-4.
3. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Improving project delivery in South African
construction: Engineers’ perspectives. In: Proceedings of the 6th Built Environment
Conference of the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA),
31 July-2 August, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1-16. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5.
4. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Modelling PhD (Construction Management)
Research Findings: Lessons from SD. In: Proceedings of the 6th Built Environment
Conference of the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA),
31 July-2 August, Johannesburg, South Africa, 367-384. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5.
5. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Improving Project Delivery in South African
Construction. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Association of Researchers in
Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 5-7 September, Bristol, UK, 921-930.
ISBN: 978-0-9552390-5-2.
6. Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and Shakantu, W.M. (2011) Revisiting the Logistics Course
Content of Tertiary Construction Management Education in South Africa. In: Proceedings
of RICS COBRA 2011 Conference, 12-13 September, Salford UK, 659-668. ISBN: 978-1-
907842-19-1.
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7. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Rework due to Human Error in South African
Construction. In: Proceedings of the 2011 CIB-W107-Construction in Developing
Countries International Conference, 1-3 November, Hanoi Vietnam, 103-108. ISBN: 978-
604-82-0001-5.
8. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Construction Industry Development: A South
African perspective. In: proceedings of the 2011 CIB-W107-Construction in Developing
Countries International Conference, 1-3 November, Hanoi Vietnam, 109-113. ISBN: 978-
604-82-0001-5.
9. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Barriers to Sustainable Construction
(Development) in South Africa. In: Proceedings of the 11th World Sustainable Building
Conference-Theme 3 Sustainability in Developing Countries, 18-21 October, Helsinki
Finland, 74-81. ISBN: 978-951-758-531-6.
10. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Viewpoint: Navigating Methodological
Crossroads in PhD (Construction Management) Research. In: proceedings of the 10th
International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), 14-15 September, Salford UK,
517-524. ISBN: 978-1-907842-17-7.
11. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Project Performance Improvement in South
Africa: A Commentary. In: Proceedings of the 7th Post Graduate Conference on
Construction Industry Development, 9-11 October, Pretoria, South Africa, 38-47. ISBN:
978-0-620-51438-5.
12. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Improving Project Performance in South Africa:
Preliminary Findings from Public Sector Clients. In: Proceedings of the NMMU
Construction Management 40 Conference, 27-29 November, Port Elizabeth, South Africa,
5-13. ISBN: 978-1-920508-04-3.
13. Mgudlwa, N., Botha, B. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Biodiversity in the Built Environment:
Preliminary Findings from the City of Cape Town. In: Proceedings of the NMMU
Construction Management 40 Conference, 27-29 November, Port Elizabeth, South Africa,
151-156. ISBN: 978-1-920508-04-3
14. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Non-Value Adding Activities in South African
Construction: A Research Agenda. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on
Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM), 16-18 February, Sydney
Australia, 433-438. (Upgraded to a Journal Paper-JCEPM) ISBN: 978-0-646-56461-6.
15. Venter, J., Botha, B and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Property Investment Considerations in
Nelson Mandela Bay: A Commentary. In: Proceedings of the 7th Post Graduate
Conference on Construction Industry Development, 9-11 October, Pretoria, South Africa,
245-252. ISBN: 978-0-620-51438-5.
16. Smallwood, J.J. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Core Competencies and the Practice of
Construction Management. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Association of Researchers
in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 5-7 September, Bristol, UK, 383-
392. ISBN: 978-0-9552390-5-2.
17. Langhein, D., Botha, B. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) The Use of Community Labour in South
African Construction. In: Proceedings of the 6th Built Environment Conference of the
Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA), 31 July-2 August,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 510-523. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5.
18. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2011) Managing Supply chains in South African
construction. In: Proceedings of the 4th SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession
International Conference, 2 September, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 78-89. ISBN: 978-1-
920508-06-7.
19. De Beer, T., Botha, B. and Emuze, F.A. (2011) Implementation of Management
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Information Systems in South African Construction. In: Proceedings of the 4th SA Council
for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 2 September, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa, 15-27. ISBN: 978-1-920508-06-7.
20. Jimoh, R., Emuze, F.A., Smallwood, J.J. and van Wyk, J.J. (2011) Alleviating Housing
Challenges in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 6th Built Environment Conference of the
Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA), 31 July-2 August,
Johannesburg, South Africa, 431-444. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5.
21. Emuze, F.A and Smallwood, J.J. (2010) Improving the construction supply chain:
Accelerating infrastructure delivery in South Africa. Proceedings of ARCOM doctoral
workshop, 26 July, Durban, presented.
13. GRADUATE RESEARCH ADVISING
Summary
Summary
Qualification Total Completed In Progress
BTech 75 73 2
BSc (Hon) 26 23 0
Masters 15 9 6
Doctorate 7 2 5
13.1 Completed Graduate Research Advising: B. Tech
2016 Graduates
1. Van Zyl, A, and Van Zyl, D (2016) The relationship between working conditions and
Construction Accidents. B-Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
2. Chabeli, TJ, and Ncango, FS (2016) How leadership styles of supervisors influence the
workers’ mindfulness in terms of health and safety on site. B. Tech. Central University of
Technology, Free State.
3. Toyise, M, (2016) An exploratory study of behaviour-based safety implemented by
contractors in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
4. Madikane, Y, (2016) The Importance of infographic in the Analysis of Construction
Accidents. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
5. Ntsike, MM, and Bosmos, CV, (2016) Evaluating the impact of information flow in a
construction project. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
6. Benade, JT, (2016) Exploring the relations between defect causations in construction. B.
Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
7. De Villiers, ED, (2016) Exploring PDCA cycle application by contractors in Bloemfontein.
B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
8. Gwavu, S, and Sogwedla, L, (2016) Workflow impact on timely completion of tasks. B.
Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
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9. Ntantiso, M, Matanzima,V, and Sishuba, Z (2016) An exploratory study of decision tree in
construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
10. Madisha,LJ, and Thahetse, KBC (2016) Towards the exploitation of Lean supply chain
benefits in the infrastructure sector. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
11. Pretorius, T and van der Walt, B (2016) Gains of process mapping in the construction
supply chain. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
12. Lemaoana, S, (2016) Exploring How and why a construction supply chain should go lean
in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
13. Masoga, TC, and Sebetlela, CL, (2016). The Natural and Influence of Supply Chain in
South African Construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
14. Mageda, NC, (2016) Investigation the Implications of lean supply chain for project
delivery in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
15. Weitsz, AC, (2016) The Significance of Process Mapping in construction Logistics. B.
Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
16. Kumalo, LS, (2016) Exploring the Effect of KANBAN on construction Productivity. B.
Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
17. Marnewick, L, and Janse van Rensburg, R, (2016) Exploring the Lean way of Rework
Reduction in construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
18. Moeti, GM (2016) Exploring predominating unsafe acts and conditions in South African
construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
17. Ramoola, L. (2016) Exploring the use of infographics in the analysis of building
collapses. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
2015 Graduates
1. Linake, M and Seboka, L (2015) Attributes and uses of lean thinking for housekeeping in
construction (Lesotho). B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
2. Joseph, KO and Pretorius, ED (2015) Exploring transaction governance in construction
supply chains in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
3. Radebe, EN and Ngobeni, VA (2015) Production waste types in South Africa: a case
study. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
4. Weitsz, AC and Voyiya, B (2015) Exploring the sustainability of the built environment
on a university campus. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
5. Vermeulen, JU (2015) Feasibility and implementation of target value design (TVD) in the
RSA construction industry. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
6. Marman, GC and Mbele, PP (2015) Contract administration wastes in municipality
projects in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
7. Enslin, Q and Mokhachane, B (2015) Exploring the drivers of sustainability at Central
University of Technology, Free State. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
8. Dintwe, PM (2015) An exploratory study of construction material management practice
in South Africa. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
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9. Msimanga, PN and Tobise, KP (2015) Challenges of renewable technology integration in
the South African construction industry. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free
State.
10. Mgxashe, N and Smith, C (2015) The socio ecological impact of sustainability on low
income housing projects. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
11. Ledigwane, R, Goilwang, M and Fourie, T (2015) The relationships between lean supply
chain decisions and project delivery performance in South African construction. B. Tech.
Central University of Technology, Free State.
12. Mathinya, LP (2015) Exploratory research in target value design in South African
construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
13. Matsane, ZS (2015) Qualitative content analysis of the conceptualisation of supply chain
management in lean construction. B. Tech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
2014 Graduates
1. Hubner, T. (2014) Sustainable Building Social ecology consideration sin developing
economy context. MSc Exchange Student (Aalen University, Germany) Treatise . Central
University of Technology, Free State.
2. Van Zyl, FPS (2014). A study of worker participation in management decisions in South
African construction. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
3. Ntoi, BK (2014) Addressing the barriers to sustainable construction in South Africa.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
4. Mazibu, O (2014) An Exploratory study of practice risks in quantity consulting firms in
Bloemfontein, South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
5. Ntili, M (2014) The impact of substance abuse on Health and Safety of Workers in South
Africa Construction. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
6. Masiu, EA (2014) Human behaviour and culture in the construction industry. BTech.
Central University of Technology, Free State.
7. Khetheng, AMM (2014) The Dynamics of compromised construction workers’ health and
safety in Lesotho. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
8. Miya, NL (2014) Plugging the gaps in construction project delivery in South Africa.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
9. Mokete, ME (2014) Maladministration and Management of Municipal infrastructure in
South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
10. Mokoena, MP(2014) Bridging the gaps in inter Departmental Construction. BTech.
Central University of Technology, Free State.
11. Mothokho, LM (2014) Formwork and false work hazards in South Africa sites: and
effects. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
12. Mbolekwa, Z (2014) Eliminating NVAAs to curb waste in the SMME sector of the South
Africa construction industry. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
13. Mhlongo, AE (2014) Resolving emerging contractor’s dilemma in relation to
construction management graduates attraction for employment in South Africa. BTech.
Central University of Technology, Free State.
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14. Motseki, RC (2014) Competitiveness of Contractors in Lesotho. BTech. Central
University of Technology, Free State.
15. Swart, PG (2014) Analysis of pre-construction budget problems in the South African
construction industry. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
16. Meje, KD (2014) Occupational ill health in construction: The case of mines in the
Goldfields Region of South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
17. Bosman, S (2014) Green Building :Achieving Sustainability. BTech. Central University
of Technology, Free State.
18. Mokhehle, P (2014) The Conception and operationalization of leadership style in
construction companies in Lesotho. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
19. Mangobe, L (2014) Organisational cultural influence on construction productivity in the
Free State South Africa: a case study. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free
State.
20. Jensen, CTB (2014) Ineffective Communication: Reason for time delays in construction
projects. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
21. Du Toit, KA (2014) Adopting new management communication skills in relations to
culture and language in South African construction. BTech. Central University of
Technology, Free State.
22. Nkhabe, N (2014) Slum Development challenges in Meqheleng, Free State. BTech.
Central University of Technology, Free State.
23. Situnda, N (2014) An Explorative study of the impact of alternative building technology
method on the delivery of schools in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. BTech. Central
University of Technology, Free State.
24. Majola, Z (2014) An analysis of production decisions and actions that impact on the
Quality of Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) Houses. BTech. Central
University of Technology, Free State.
25. Olinger, BW (2014) Effects of job insecurity of construction workers. BTech. Central
University of Technology, Free State.
26. Matsane, ZS (2014) An explorative study of the use of JBCC Series 2000 PBA for civil
engineering works in South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
27. Murray, RR (2014) The Ripple effect of miscommunication in South African
construction. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
28. Conradie, GF (2014) Promoting “offsite construction” and incorporating job creation in
south Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
29. Van der Linde, AC (2014) Lean thinking ethos in South African Construction: Myth or
Reality. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
30. Van Zyl, N (2014) Exploring training and mentorship of construction tradepersons in SA:
The sustainability question? BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
31. Coetzee, P (2014) Retrofitting existing buildings to reduce energy usage for housing in
Bloemfontein. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
32. Majoro, L (2014) An assessment of the project delivery management system in the public
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sector of South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State.
2013 Graduates
1.Flanegan, D. (2013) Exploring transformation challenges: limits to the growth of building
contractors in South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
2.Ungerer, H.P. (2013) Change in South African construction: lessons from lean thinking.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
3.Gcasamba, L. (2013) Exploring the pervasiveness of delayed payments in the public sector.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
4.Calitz, J. (2013) A Look into the Potential Contributions of the Quantity Surveying
Profession to the Green Building initiative in South Africa. BTech. Central University of
Technology, Free State
5.Maoeng, L. (2013) The utility of lean thinking in the South African housing inspection
process. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
6.Crosbie, V.N. (2013) How can ‘lean thinking’ improve tendering in contracting firms.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
7.Ravu, P. (2013) exploring the impact of project scope on cost overrun: the case of an SOE
in South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
8.Mahao, L.P. (2013) a diagnostic view of the influence of provisional sum on project cost
overruns in South Africa. BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
9. Hauptfleisch, C. (2013) The Impact of Mining Induced Urbanization on the Environment.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
10. Buthelezi, S. (2013) A case for the enactment of lean in South African contracting firms.
BTech. Central University of Technology, Free State
11. Godongwana, A. (2013) The need for green building in South Africa. BTech. Central
University of Technology, Free State
Completed Graduate Research Advising as main supervisor: BSc (hon.)
2012 Graduates
1. Adlam, R. (2012) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Related
Implementation Hiccups in South African Construction: Contractors’ Perceptions from the
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolis. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
2. Kadangwe, S.R. (2012) The Implementation of Road Construction Projects in Malawi:
Barriers and Remedies. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
3. Herselman, H. (2012) Integration of functions within South African Contracting Firms.
BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
2011 Graduates
1. Sorensen, L. (2011) Labour Intensive Construction in the South African Infrastructure
Sector. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
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2. Masilela, B.I. (2011) The Effects of Delayed Payment on General Contracting Businesses
in Swaziland. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
3. Mthi, V.F.P. (2011) Late Payment: A Threat to the Survival of Construction Contracting
Businesses. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
4. Duminy, H.J. (2011) The Causes of Concrete Spalling in South African Construction. BSc
(Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
5. Backlund, K.N. (2011) The Occurrence of Rework Caused by the Design Team in South
African Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
6. Coombs, R. (2011) Quality Management in the Eastern Cape Construction Industry. BSc
(Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
7. Sanderson, T.M. (2012) Impact of Economic Cycles on the Profitability of Contractors
Focussed on Private Sector Construction Procurement. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University.
8. Matthew, G.R.J. (2011) Communication Constraints in Construction: The Cultural
Dimension. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
9. Schmidt, M. (2011) The Effects of Conflict between Project Partners on the Realisation of
Project Objectives. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
10. Beetge, W. (2011) Improving Construction Efficiency through Supply Chain
Management. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
11. Mhlwa, C.S. (2011) Improving the Management of Quality in South African
Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
12. Pretorius, R. (2011) The Nature and Status of Communication in South African
Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
13. Neethling, J.P. (2011) Productivity in South African Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan University.
14. Wilken, V. (2011) An Appraisal of Project Risk Management Practices in South African
Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
15. Murray, A. (2011) Material Management Improvement: The Case of RFID and Bar
Coding Systems in Construction. BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
16. Botha, D. (2011) The Delivery of Low Income Housing in South Africa. BSc (Hon).
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
17. Cetywayo, N. (2011) The Impact of Construction Activities on the Environment. BSc
(Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
18. Cloete, M. (2011) The Impact of Information Exchange on Project Performance. BSc
(Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
19. Lombard, D. (2011) The Competitiveness of General Contractors in a Sluggish Economy.
BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
20. Gaylard, A. (2011) Recycling and Utilising Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste.
BSc (Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
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13.2. Completed Graduate Research Advising: MSc Treatises
1. Matete, KR (2016) The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the
department of public works procurement system. MSc (Built Environment). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University.
2. Jikeka, S.L. (2014) Waste management: the case of construction and demolition (C&D)
wastes in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
3. Norgbey, W.S. (2013) Management of capital expenditure for infrastructure programmes:
the case of North-West Province Department of Public Works. MSc (Built Environment).
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
4. Mputa, N.S. (2013) Unlocking the development of built environment professionals through
infrastructure investment in South Africa. MSc (Built Environment). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University
5. Mashili, H.M. (2012) Post Occupancy Evaluation of an Office Building: the Case Study of
Country Club Estate, Johannesburg. MSc (Built Environment). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University.
6. Mgudlwa, N.P. (2011) Sustainable Construction (Development) in the City of Cape Town.
MSc (Built Environment). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
13.3. Completed Graduate Research Advising: MSc Dissertations
1. Nketekete, ME (2016) Risk management practices on public sector construction projects:
case studies in Lesotho. MSc (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University. – Cum Laude
2. van Eeden, L (2016) A case study of the causes and cost of the Tongaat mall accident in
Durban. M. Tech (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
3. Kadangwe, S.R. (2013) The relationship between the value chain and project success in the
Malawian construction industry. MSc (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University.
13.4. Completed Graduate Research Advising: Doctoral Studies
1. Wentzel, L (2016) Reversing the business failure rate among small and medium
construction firms in South Africa. PhD (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University. – under examination
2. Okorie, V.N. (2013) Behaviour-based health and safety management in construction: a
leadership-focussed approach. PhD (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University.
14. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - RESEARCH RELATED
External Examination of Completed Research Projects
1. Shahzad, WM (2016) comparative analysis of the productivity levels achieved through
the use of panelised prefabrication technology with those of the traditional building
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E-mail- [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://fidelisemuze.wordpress.com/
Fidelis Emuze
system. PhD (Construction). Massey University, New Zealand.
2. Boshoff, LI (2016) A proposed Christian-based model to increase the success of
entrepreneurial ventures in South Africa. DBA. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
3. Amansure, RJ (2016) A theoretical model of revenue management to beneficiary
communities for South African renewable energy companies. DPHIL. Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University.
4. Ntoyanto, S. (2016) Identification of factors causing untimely delivery of modification
projects in a nuclear power plant: the case of Koeberg power station. MSc. University of
Cape Town.
5. Mohono, T (2016) benchmarking new product development projects best practice in a
South African cinema. M. Tech. University of Johannesburg.
6. Narh, N. (2016) Evaluating the causes of delay in the Ghanaian public sector (road and
highways). MSc. University of Cape Town.
7. Ntlhane, MD (2016) Comparative study of infrastructure quality in South Africa and
Sweden. M. Tech. University of Johannesburg.
8. Ramagoma, MJ (2015) The development of a green energy sector model for the Southern
African Development Community (SADC). DBA. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University.
9. Ojo, EM (2015) The assessment of green supply chain management in South African and
Nigerian construction firms. DPhil (Engineering Management). University of
Johannesburg.
10. Nthunya, M. (2015) Modeling impeding factors in Lesotho’s’ education projects. MSc
(Project Management). University of Cape Town.
11. Okoro, CS (2015) nutritional quality and health and safety performance in the South
African construction industry. M. Tech (Construction Management). University of
Johannesburg
12. Kamarazaly, MAB (2015) Challenges in strategic facilities management: analysis of
problems faced by university facilities managers. PhD (Construction). Massey University,
New Zealand.
13. Nkosi, JE (2015) Going green: the impact of integrated sustainability reporting within the
JSE limited listed companies. DBA. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
14. Akinyede, IJ (2014) Framework for effective management of cost constraint on building
project delivery in South Africa. M. Tech (Construction Management). Cape Peninsula
University of Technology.
15. Nyamambi-Machaka, M. (2014) A cost comparative study between conventional and
sustainable construction practices. MSc (Project Management). University of Cape Town.
16. Okumbe, J.O. (2014) Assessment of mechanisms to manage financial risks in the South
African construction industry. DTech (Construction Management). Tshwane University
of Technology.
17. Aniki, A.O. (2014) Identifying ways to improve logistics and supply chain management
in the cement industry in Nigeria. MPhil (Engineering Management). University of
Johannesburg.
18. Bayode, A. (2014) Comparative analysis of the challenges of generic engineering
logistics to humanitarian logistics in disaster response and relief support in South Africa.
MPhil (Engineering Management). University of Johannesburg.
19. Greyling, P.C. (2014) Performance improvement of level 3 - 7 emerging building
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contractors. MSc (Development Studies). University of the Free State.
20. Chanshi, C.S. (2014) An evaluation of organisational learning on the performance of
energy efficiency projects: cases amongst small and medium energy service companies in
South Africa. MSc (Building). University of the Witwatersrand.
21. Thabane, M. (2014) factors that influence the time performance of the procurement
process for PPP’s in South Africa. MSc (Building). University of the Witwatersrand.
22. Opaleye, OS (2014) Identifying labour risks on construction sites in Gauteng. MTech
(Construction Management). Tshwane University of Technology.
23. Malongane, D.D. (2014) challenges facing emerging contractors in Gauteng. MTech
(Quantity Surveying). Tshwane University of Technology.
24. Ajayi, O.O. (2013) An integrated design model for construction ergonomics in Nigeria
construction industry. DPhil (Engineering Management). University of Johannesburg.
25. Ndong de Souza, P.N. (2013) Assessment of quantity surveying curriculum development
in South Africa. MTech (Construction Management). University of Johannesburg.
26. Khumalo, Z (2013) The minimum key leading safety key performance indicators for the
steel industry. MPhil (Engineering Management). University of Johannesburg.
27. Manitshana, B. (2012) Assessment of the critical success factors of joint ventures in the
South African construction industry. MTech (Construction Management). University of
Johannesburg.
28. Mofokeng, T.G. (2012) Assessment of the causes of failure among small and medium
sized construction companies in the Free State Province. MTech (Construction
Management). University of Johannesburg.
Membership of Editorial Review Board for International Journals
1. Built Environment Project and Asset Management
2. International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies published by Inderscience Publishers
Ltd
3. Acta Structilia – Journal for the Physical and Development Sciences
Peer Review of Manuscripts: Journal Articles
1. Proceeding of ICE – Management, Procurement and Law
2. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
3. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation
4. Built Environment Project and Asset Management
5. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction
6. Journal for New Generation Sciences
7. Automation in Construction
8. Construction Engineering - Science and Engineering Publishing Company
9. Journal of Facility Management
10. International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies
11. Construction Research Journal – Unilag, Nigeria
12. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering
13. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM Journal)
14. South African Journal of Business Management
15. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment – Emerald Journals
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16. Habitat International
17. Acta Structilia – Journal for the Physical and Development Sciences
18. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries
19. Journal of Building Performance
20. African Journal of Built Environment Research
21. Sage Open
22. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hereby invites you to serve as an
Independent Peer Reviewer - evaluation scholarly journals that are accredited by the
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
23. Journal of Construction Business and Management
24. Journal: Safety and Health at Work
Peer Review of Manuscripts: Conference Papers
1. 3rd International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries: Advancing Civil,
Architectural and Construction Engineering & Management, Bangkok, Thailand, July 4-
6th 2012.
2. 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, San Diego,
California, USA, July17-22 2012.
3. 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16
March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa
4. 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August,
Accra, Ghana
5. 21th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 31 July -2
August, Fortaleza, Brazil.
6. The 8th cidb Postgraduate Conference on Construction Industry Development, 9-11
February 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa
7. The 25th International Union of Architects World Congress, UIA 2014 Durban,
International Convention Centre in Durban from 3 - 7 August 2014.
8. 22th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 23 -27 June,
Oslo, Norway.
9. 7th SA Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference, 21-23
September 2014, Pretoria, South Africa.
10. 8th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, 27-30 May 2015,
Thessaloniki, Greece
11. DII-2015 Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for
Africa, 16-18 September, Livingstone, Zambia
12. 6th International Conference on Engineering and Production Management, 2-4 September
2015, Gold Coast, Australia
13. 5th CIB International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9-11
December 2015, Pretoria, South Africa
14. CIB W099 International Health and Safety Conference, 9-11 September, 2015, Belfast,
UK
15. 8th South Africa Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession International Conference,
15-16 October 2015, Bloemfontein, South Africa
16. 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015,
Accra, Ghana
17. 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK, Association of
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Researchers in Construction Management.
18. 9th CIDB Postgraduate Conference, 1-4 February, Cape Town, South Africa, 225-228.
19. 2016 International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 10-12 July,
Johannesburg, South Africa.
20. 24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, 20-22 July,
Boston, USA.
21. CIB World Building Congress 2016, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Tampere, Finland
22. International SEEDS Conference 2016: Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for
Society, 14-15 September, 2016, Leeds, UK.
23. DII-2016 Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for
Africa, 31 August -2 September, Livingstone, Zambia
24. 10th Built Environment Conference, 31 July – 2 August, 2016 Nelson Mandela Bay,
South Africa.
25. Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASTLE) 2016, 21-23
April 2016, Abuja, Nigeria.
26. 10th International Business Conference, 25-28 September, Langebaan, South Africa.
27. 2016 National Human Settlements Conference, 5-7 October 2016, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa.
28. Sustainable Building Conference (SB13 CAIRO), 29 November – 1 December 2016,
Cairo, Egypt.
Peer Review of Researchers: NRF Rating Review
1. Prof CM A – Anonymous to the public
2. Dr BIM – Anonymous to the public
3. Dr JAF – Anonymous to the public
Peer Review of Researchers: NRF Funding Application Review
1. Dr CO A – Anonymous to the public
2. Prof S L - Anonymous to the public
3. Dr BIM – Anonymous to the public
4. Dr JAF – Anonymous to the public
Conference Sessional Chair
1. 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICIDA 2013, 14-16
March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa
2. 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August, Accra,
Ghana
3. 5th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM
2014), 26-28 November 2014
4. CIB W099 International Health and Safety Conference, 9-11 September, 2015, Belfast,
UK
Academic Conference Organisation
1. Co-Academic Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the NMMU
Construction Management 40 Conference, 27-29 November 2011, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, ISBN: 978-1-920508-04-3
2. Co-Academic Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the 2nd NMMU
DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
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Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November 2012, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, ISBN: 978-1-920508-16-6
3. Conference Secretary and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the SB13 Southern
Africa Conference, 15-16 October 2013, Cape Town, South Africa
4. Academic Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the TG59 ‘People in
Construction Conference, 6-8 April 2014, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, ISBN: 978-1-
920176-98-3
5. Academic Programme Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the 3rd NMMU
Construction Management Conference, 30 November – 02 December 2014, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa, ISBN: 978-1-920176-99-0
6. Conference Secretary for the 5th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and
Production Management (EPPM 2014), 26-28 November 2014, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, ISBN: 978-1-920508-31-9
7. Academic Programme Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings for the 4th
Construction Management Conference, 29 November to 1 December 2015, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa, ISBN: 978-1-920508-61-6.
8. Academic Programme Chair and Editor of Conference Proceedings of the 5th
Construction Management Conference, 28 November to 29 November 2016, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa. ISBN: 978-1-920508-70-8.
External Moderation - Postgraduate Research
1. From March 2012 to present – Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
2. From June 2013 to present – University of Cape Town, South Africa
External Moderation – Teaching and Learning
1. Construction Innovation – University of Cape Town, South Africa
2. Construction Management - Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST