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Hightower, R (2013) Investigating the green Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) servicescape scale in Brazil. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 242-65.

Kakitahi, J M, Landin, A and Alinaitwe, H M (2013) An exploratory study of rework causality in Uganda. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 266-80.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Public building construction; Rework; Uganda; Waste minimisation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-Nov-2011-0051
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – Rework is known to contribute to waste and value losses in building design and construction. Studies estimate its magnitude between 2 and 25 per cent of construction contract sums. Rework-related waste could, however, be higher if the whole life cycle of building facilities is considered. Rework occurrences are increasing in Uganda and yet the National Development Plan 2010/11 – 14/15 intends to construct additional public buildings. With insufficient information regarding rework causality and magnitude, wastage arising from rework during the implementation of the National Development Plan could be substantial. The problem of rework occurrence in Uganda will require determining rework causality and magnitude. This paper seeks to address these issues. Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory study on rework in public building construction was undertaken through a case study to understand its causality and the timeframe over which it occurs. This preliminary research is characteristically qualitative with the aim of investigating rework causality in public building construction in Uganda. The case study was based on a project that rehabilitated and constructed new buildings in 15 nursing schools across Uganda. Semi-structured interviews, contract documentation and archival records were used as sources of information on rework causality. Selective coding and subsequent categorisation of rework data was undertaken to support analysis of rework causality. Findings – The findings supplement limited previous research that shows rework as a phenomenon existing into the operation and maintenance stage of building facilities. Rework-related costs during this stage for the case study, referred to as operation-related rework costs, were on average 0.25 per cent of construction contract sums. Significant causes of rework were ineffective stakeholder management, insufficient works supervision and use of non-compliant building materials. Originality/value – The paper highlights the need for improved design management, effective stakeholder management and a whole life value philosophy in order to reduce rework in public building construction.

Li, Q, Syal, M, Turner, N and Arif, M (2013) Constructors and innovation credits in green building projects. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 320-38.

Piratla, K R and Ariaratnam, S T (2013) Design innovation leads to sustainable water distribution systems. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 302-19.

Yates, J K (2013) Sustainable methods for waste minimisation in construction. Construction Innovation, 13(03), 281-301.