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DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, FREE STATE

PRIVATE BAG X20539, BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

E-mail- [email protected], [email protected]

Website: https://fidelisemuze.wordpress.com/

Fidelis Emuze

Date: January, 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


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


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

Summary

Number of formal publications in accredited journals 40

The H-index (or Hirsch-Index Benchmarking of Academic Research) and/or 5

Number of books – edited book 2

Number of chapters as contributions to a book 7

Number of conference proceedings 121

Note:

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

1. 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

2. Emuze, FA and Smallwood, J.J (eds.) (2017) Valuing People in Construction, Oxon, UK:

Routledge (Taylor and Francis). ISBN: 978-1-138-90370-8 (hbk) & ISBN: 978-1-315-69671-

3 (ebk). Forthcoming

Edited book chapters

1. Awuzie, B.O., Emuze, F.A. and Ngowi, A.B. (2017) Towards a social ontology on

sustainable development in CUT: Understanding stakeholder perceptions. In: Filho,W.L,

Skanavis, C., Do Paco, A., Rogers, J., Kuznetsova, O. and Castro, P. (eds.) (2017),

Handbook of Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development in Higher Education,

Volume 2, World Sustainability Series, Springer: Cham, Switzerland, 425-439. ISBN:










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978-3-319-47888-3. Available from: http://www.springer.com/series/13384

2. Emuze, F.A. (2017) People in Construction: Who They Are; Why We Need Them, and

How to Treat Them. In: Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (eds.) Valuing People in

Construction, Oxon, UK: Routledge (Taylor and Francis). Forthcoming.

3. Emuze, F.A. and Sherratt, F. (2017) Making zero harm work for the construction

industry. In: Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (eds.) Valuing People in Construction,

Oxon, UK: Routledge (Taylor and Francis). Forthcoming.

4. Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (2017) A Kantian Approach to Respect-for-Persons in

Construction Site Work. In: Emuze, F.A. and Smallwood, J.J. (eds.) Valuing People in

Construction, Oxon, UK: Routledge (Taylor and Francis). Forthcoming.

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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/

12.3 Articles in Journals

Accepted Articles in Production / Press

1. Emuze, F.A., van Eeden, L and Geminiani, F (2017) A South African Case Study on the

Causes of Building Collapse, Journal of Construction Project Management and

Innovation, 5(1), ISSN: 2223-7852.

2. 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





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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.

2016 Publications

1. Nketekete, M., Emuze, A. and Smallwood, J. (2016) Risk management in public sector

projects: Case studies in Lesotho, Acta Structilia, 23(2), 1-24. ISSN: 1023-0564.

2. 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), 1548-1562, ISSN: 2223-7852.

3. 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), 1532-1547, ISSN: 2223-7852.

4. 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), 14-23. ISSN 1994 – 7402.

5. Wentzel, L, Smallwood, JJ and Emuze, F. (2016) Improving the business trajectory

among small and medium size construction firms in South Africa, Journal of Construction

Project Management and Innovation, 6(2), 1477-1487. ISSN: 2223-7852.

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

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

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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.

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.










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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.

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










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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, 220-228. ISBN: 978-0-62069590-9.

2. Emuze, F.A. and Nkhabe, N. (2016) Slum development challenges in Meqheleng, Free

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


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










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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,


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


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 –

June 3, 2016, Tampere, Finland, 545-557, ISBN: 978-952-15-3740-0

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










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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 62-72. 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, 54-62. 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.


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-

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.










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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.

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










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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.


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.

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,










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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

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.


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










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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,


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



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



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

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










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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-

0-9894623-0-3.


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

International Conference on Facilities Management, Procurement Systems and Public

Private Partnership, ‘Delivering Value to the Community’, 23-25 January, Cape Town,


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










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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

2nd NMMU Construction Management Conference, 25-27 November, Port Elizabeth,


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










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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,



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.

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










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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,


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

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,


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.

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Summary

Qualification Total Completed In Progress

BTech 75 73 2

BSc (Hon) 26 26 0

Masters 15 11 6

Doctorate 10 4 6

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.


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.










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15. Weitsz, AC, (2016) The Significance of Process Mapping in construction Logistics. B.


16. Kumalo, LS, (2016) Exploring the Effect of KANBAN on construction Productivity. B.


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


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.

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


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.










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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.


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.


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.


14. Motseki, RC (2014) Competitiveness of Contractors in Lesotho. BTech. Central


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










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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


22. Nkhabe, N (2014) Slum Development challenges in Meqheleng, Free State. BTech.


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


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


25. Olinger, BW (2014) Effects of job insecurity of construction workers. BTech. Central


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

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.


4.Calitz, J. (2013) A Look into the Potential Contributions of the Quantity Surveying










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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.


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.


10. Buthelezi, S. (2013) A case for the enactment of lean in South African contracting firms.


Completed Graduate Research Advising as main supervisor: BSc (hon.)

2016 Graduates

1. Duku, L. (2016) Low Work Output from Artisans in the Infrastructure Sector. BSc (Hon).

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

2. Madikane, W. (2016) Construction Quality: A Client Perspective. BSc (Hon). Nelson

Mandela Metropolitan University.

3. Ndema, S. (2016) Effects of Supply Chain Management On Contractor Performance. BSc

(Hon). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

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.

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










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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


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


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


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


18. Cloete, M. (2011) The Impact of Information Exchange on Project Performance. BSc


19. Lombard, D. (2011) The Competitiveness of General Contractors in a Sluggish Economy.


20. Gaylard, A. (2011) Recycling and Utilising Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste.


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


2. Jikeka, S.L. (2014) Waste management: the case of construction and demolition (C&D)










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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. Mollo, L (2017) Concrete Work Decision Analysis in Bloemfontein. M. Tech (Quantity

Surveying). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

2. Matsane, L (2017) An Evaluation of Collaborative Practices in Construction Contracting:

Case Studies in South Africa. M. Tech (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela

Metropolitan University. Supervision Credit to Prof Clinton Aigbavboa of UJ

3. Nketekete, ME (2016) Risk management practices on public sector construction projects:

case studies in Lesotho. MSc (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan

University. – Cum Laude

4. 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.

5. Kadangwe, S.R. (2013) The relationship between the value chain and project success in the

Malawian construction industry. MSc (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela


13.4. Completed Graduate Research Advising: Doctoral Studies

1. Wentzel, L (2017) Reversing the business failure rate among small and medium

construction firms in South Africa. PhD (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela

Metropolitan University. – under examination

2. Isa, R.B. (2017) A Mechanism for Lean and Sustainability: The Case of Building

Infrastructure in South Africa. Doctor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Central University

of Technology, Free State.

3. Aka, A. (2017) A Mechanism for Waste Reduction in Structural Design Process in South

African Construction. Doctor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Central University of


4. Okorie, V.N. (2013) Behaviour-based health and safety management in construction: a

leadership-focussed approach. PhD (Construction Management). Nelson Mandela











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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

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


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










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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

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










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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

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,










Fidelis Emuze

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

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

5. Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society Conference, Leeds-Beckett










Fidelis Emuze

University, Leeds, 14-15th September, 2016.

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

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

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