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Discusses the importance of communication for effective construction project delivery
Deepens readers’ understanding of non-traditional procurement and the role communication plays within it
Offers solutions to the inherent challenges of communication, including some based on new technologies
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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The Value of Communication: Theoretical Concepts and Context Nature of Communication
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Understanding the Context of Non-Traditional Procurement Systems
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Improving Construction Communication
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Way Forward for Communicating in the Digital Era
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About this book
The book is divided into four parts, the first of which provides an introduction to communication, discussing the theoretical concepts and contextual nature of communication as well as its benefits. The second part goes into more depth, discussing communication in the context of construction project delivery and non-traditional procurement systems, what these two terms actually mean, and what effective communication looks like in these contexts. Part III offers solutions to the inherent challenges of communication, including the use of information and communications technology, while the book’s fourth and final part explores the future of construction communication.
Given the scope of its content, the book represents a valuable asset for researchers, professionals and students in the areas of procurement management and construction management.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
About the authors
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa is a Professor at the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Before joining academia, he was involved as quantity surveyor on several infrastructural projects, both in Nigeria and South Africa. Prof. Aigbavboa is the immediate past Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a strong academic with extensive knowledge in practice, research, training and teaching. He is currently the Chair of Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre at the University of Johannesburg. He is also an author of five research books that were published with Springer Nature and CRC Press. He is currently the editor of the Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation (accredited by the DoHET) and has received national and international recognition in his field of research. The South Africa National Research Foundation rates him as a Young researcher with the potential of establishing himself within a five-year period.
Wellington D. Thwala is a Professor at the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the immediate past Head of the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently, he is the Chair of SARChI in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment, FEBE, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He offers research support and advice on construction related issues to the Construction Industry in South Africa and government. Prof. Thwala, has extensive experience of providing consultancy for project leadership and management of construction projects and teaching project management subjects at the postgraduate level. He has an extensive industry experience with research focus on sustainable construction, leadership and project management. He is the editor-in-chief of International Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation. He also serves as an editorial board member to various reputable international journals.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Effective Construction Project Delivery
Book Subtitle: Improving Communication Performance in Non-Traditional Procurement Systems
Authors: Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49374-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-49373-8Published: 11 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-49376-9Published: 11 June 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-49374-5Published: 10 June 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 186
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Construction Management, Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management