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Adjei, K O (2020) A model for predicting cost control practice in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Agumba, J N (2013) A construction health and safety performance improvement model for South African small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Ansah, S K (2018) An integrated total quality management model for the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Coffie, G H (2018) Development of a cost-predicting model for construction projects in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Eyiah-Botwe, E (2017) Development of a sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Grobler, K (2000) Improving the effectiveness and image of the building and civil construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Ladzani, M W (2009) Evaluation of small and medium-sized enterprises' performance in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Makabate, C T (2021) Investigating the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) within the small medium enterprises (SMEs) in contracting and consulting organisatios in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Marnewick, C (2008) Ensuring succesful erp implementations using the vision-to-project framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Marxen, K (2017) Demand guarantees in the construction industry: A comparative legal study of their use and abuse from a South African, English and German perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Musonda, I (2012) Construction health and safety (H&S) performance improvement: a client-centred model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Mwanaumo, E M (2013) An integrated approach to multi-stakeholder interventions in construction health and safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Nkomo, M W (2020) Assessment of mentoring of construction workers in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Nyakala, K S (2017) Developing a road construction quality assurance process measurement tool: The case of Mopani district municipality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.

Ogunsanya, O A (2018) Integrated sustainable procurement model for the Nigerian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Ojo, E M (2016) Assessment of green supply-chain management in South African and Nigerian construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: sustainability; construction firms; standards; compliance; environmental impact; government; life cycle; tendering; client; professional; supplier; UK; interview; questionnaire survey
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2567984134
  • Abstract:
    The subject of Green Supply-Chain Management has received attention in recent years among different industries. The huge consumption of resources by the construction industry has called for sustainable practices in construction. Green Supply-Chain Management (GSCM) has evolved as a tool to minimize the overall environmental impact in an organization. There are surveys and anecdotes about how companies are adopting GSCM. There is numerous literature on Green Supply-Chain Management in developed countries like the UK, U.S. and Asia; but only a few studies have been carried out in Africa. This research reveals a research gap regarding the implementation of GSCM in Nigerian and South African construction firms, to which this study responds. This thesis aims to provide a holistic assessment on Green Supply-Chain Management in South African and Nigerian construction industries. This research is descriptive in nature and the research design has been developed in parallel with conducting the research. Triangulation was adopted in this research; using past literature, a well-detailed questionnaire and interviews. Four hundred (400) questionnaires were sent by email, online and by visits to sites and offices; but only one hundred and sixteen (116) questionnaires were responded to and returned for analysis. While fifteen professionals in South African and Nigerian construction industries were interviewed. The results derived from both the questionnaire survey and interview provided a strong evidence that Green Supply-Chain Management is still at an infancy stage in the two countries and it is a practice that brings about sustainability in a construction firm. Although, it is an expensive venture, in the long run it yields great profit and gives a company a competitive edge. Several Green Supply-Chain Management definitions emerged from the questionnaire survey, all pointing towards environmental management and sustainability. In other words, GSCM is found to be compliant with environmental standards to bring about sustainability. The majority of the respondents’ suppliers are certified as Environment Management System (EMS) recognised bodies, like ISO 14000, to ensure that the materials which are used for construction are environmentally friendly and make the structure last for the entire intended life cycle. It was found that there are laws in place to ensure compliance of such practices. Approximately, forty two percentage (42.2%) of the respondents from the questionnaire survey agreed that they practise GSCM; however, the interview conducted revealed that it is not practised in all projects. Rather, it was found that it depends on the client’s requirements and tendering requirements. In some projects, the Green council has a say in the matter and this ensures total compliance. From the literature review and the empirical findings, this research provides contributions to knowledge, as well as having managerial implications. It contributes to knowledge by providing conceptual and empirical insights into how GSCM is practiced and implemented in other industries and construction industries in developed countries. This study serves as a platform for an awareness campaign of GSCM in Nigerian and South African construction industries and a basis for future study in GSCM in Africa. This study also provides suggestions and guidance to governments, construction firms, contractors, suppliers and clients across the chain, as well as construction/project/environmental managers proposing an optimised model for the selected case for GSCM practice and implementation.

Shikweni, S (2018) Talent management in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Somiah, M K (2018) An integrated competitive advantage model for indigenous construction firms in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Yankah, J E (2018) An integrated framework of marketing in construction contracting enterprises in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Zaayman, L (2017) Optimisation of mechanised maintenance management of railway track infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.