Full Text Available
Note: Clicking the button above will open the full text document at the original institutional repository in a new window.
Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa
Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2024.
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Format: | Thesis |
| Published: |
Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
2025
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1867613908047495168 |
|---|---|
| access_status_str | Open Access |
| author | Masondo, Phumlani Thulani |
| author2 | Wium, Jan |
| author_browse | Masondo, Phumlani Thulani Wium, Jan |
| author_facet | Wium, Jan Masondo, Phumlani Thulani |
| author_sort | Masondo, Phumlani Thulani |
| collection | Thesis |
| dc_rights_str_mv | Stellenbosch University |
| description | Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2024. |
| format | Thesis |
| id | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/131825 |
| institution | Stellenbosch University (South Africa) |
| last_indexed | 2026-06-10T12:43:36.943Z |
| license_str | Other — see source repository |
| provenance_str_mv | Harvested via OAI-PMH from SUNScholar — Stellenbosch University Repository |
| publishDate | 2025 |
| publishDateRange | 2025 |
| publishDateSort | 2025 |
| publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| publisherStr | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| record_format | dspace |
| source_str | SUNScholar — Stellenbosch University Repository |
| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/131825 Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa Masondo, Phumlani Thulani Wium, Jan Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Civil Engineering. Building information modeling Construction industry -- Technological innovations -- South Africa Construction contracts UCTD Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2024. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The involvement of Emerging Contractors (ECs) in South Africa began after 1994 when the government recognised their potential for economic growth and job creation. It led to the implementation of preferential procurement policies. However, the performance of ECs has often been unsatisfactory due to challenges such as a lack of technical skills, qualifications, and experience. These issues have resulted in project failures and Client dissatisfaction. Despite efforts to bridge the skills gap through developmental programmes, EC performance has not significantly improved over the last three decades. Although numerous studies examined EC business failures, the root causes of poor performance remain unclear, especially regarding the impact of technical factors. The failures of EC projects pose substantial problems for the government and affect local communities. The research adopted a two-study-part approach, including social and design science research. Over 285 interviews were undertaken with ECs, Employers, and Clients within the South African construction industry. The study revealed a disconnect between ECs and Employers in the construction industry, arising from a reliance on traditional practices. This misalignment leads to misunderstandings regarding project expectations and goals. While Client dissatisfaction persists, factors such as a lack of technical qualifications and construction experience do not significantly cause project delays. Instead, they highlight profound challenges related to business development and overall business success. ECs consistently encounter identical project challenges across various provinces. The main factors contributing to poor performance include a shortage of technical skills and inadequate integrated project execution planning. Technical factors are the root cause, resulting in unstructured execution and cash flow challenges. The research identified four interconnected factors that influence the delivery performance of EC projects: technical, financial, business, and developmental factors. Together, these elements form what is known as the 'EC Performance Factor Model.' By addressing these factors collectively, it may be possible to enhance the performance of EC project delivery, with this model serving as an initial indicator of overall improvement. Despite ongoing challenges and Client dissatisfaction, direct employers of EC firms generally express satisfaction with the delivery of EC projects. This improvement aligns with the observed balanced models. The use of construction-related technologies among ECs is minimal. Only 9% of ECs use technology for construction planning or execution, and a mere 3% have exposure to Building Information Modelling (BIM), despite BIM's potential to enhance project management. The study develops a simplified process-driven BIM approach for ECs. It emphasises that implementing such an approach could mitigate numerous challenges by focusing on key performance indicators, including scope control, time and cost management, quality control, and Client satisfaction. The results indicate strong interest in the proposed BIM-based innovative tool tailored for ECs, emphasising information, processes, and visualisation. The BIM application proof of concept was evaluated and validated through user experience tests. The proposed application has the potential to improve essential technical management skills. The study contributes valuable insights to the literature on EC challenges and proposes a novel BIM application and implementation model. While not a comprehensive solution, it holds promise for significantly alleviating challenges faced by ECs, with potential benefits for those in developing countries. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar. Doctoral 2025-03-31T13:53:09Z 2025-03-31T13:53:09Z 2024-12 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131825 Stellenbosch University xxiii, 816 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Building information modeling Construction industry -- Technological innovations -- South Africa Construction contracts UCTD Masondo, Phumlani Thulani Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title | Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title_full | Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title_short | Using concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in support of emerging construction contractors in South Africa |
| title_sort | using concepts of building information modelling bim in support of emerging construction contractors in south africa |
| topic | Building information modeling Construction industry -- Technological innovations -- South Africa Construction contracts UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/131825 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT masondophumlanithulani usingconceptsofbuildinginformationmodellingbiminsupportofemergingconstructioncontractorsinsouthafrica |