Browsing Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies (Te Ara Auaha) by Author "Rotimi, JOB"
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Accuracy in design stage elemental cost planning: an analysis of New Zealand data
Adafin, JK; Wilkinson, S; Rotimi, JOB (Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, 2015)One aspect of client expenditure management that requires attention is the accuracy in design stage elemental cost planning which is a major concern for construction clients and practitioners in New Zealand. Several ... -
Adequacy of ventilations systems: perspectives of designers and occupants of office buildings in Nairobi, Kenya
Rotimi, JOB; Kiptala, RK (Academic Journals, 2014)Passive ventilation systems have the potential for reduced operating costs in office buildings while maintaining ventilation rates consistent with acceptable indoor air quality. There is a surge of interest in more developed ... -
An exploration of theoretical concepts and methods for assessing risk impacts on the variability between design stage elemental cost plan and tender sum
Adafin, J; Wilkinson, S; Rotimi, JOB; Odeyinka, H (Commission of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, 2014)Reliable prediction of final tender sums of building projects from the cost plan has posed challenges for construction industry practitioners in New Zealand, especially Quantity Surveyors. No matter how much care and effort ... -
Causes of payment delays and losses in the construction industry
Ramachandra, T; Rotimi, JOB; Hyde, K (UTS ePress, 2015)Payment delays and losses persist in the construction industry and continue to be a key concern to industry practitioners. Therefore an exploration of the key causes of payment delays and losses is undertaken in this study ... -
Client value in procured construction services: New Zealand participants' perspective
Aliakbarlou, S; Wilkinson, S; Costello, SB; Rotimi, JOB (New Zealand Built Environment Research, 2014)Motivation: Due to the lack of a practical evaluation method to assist clients with measuring value in construction services when hiring service providers, there is greater emphasis on price rather than clients’ values. ... -
Developing activity cycled based diagram for simulating a bridge construction operation
Zaeri, F; Rotimi, JOB (New Zealand Built Environment Research, 2014)Proper planning and control of activities on a construction project is central to successful performance. However the planning function is cumbersome due to the inherent features of construction operations such as high ... -
An empirical analysis of construction organisations’ competitive strategies and performance
Oyewobi, LO; Windapo, AO; Rotimi, JOB (Emerald, 2015)Purpose – The essence of strategy formulation is to assist an organisation obtain a strategic fit with its environment and help enhance organisational continuous improvement in achieving performance excellence. The purpose ... -
Evaluating the budgetary reliability of design stage elemental cost plan in building procurement: a New Zealand study
Adafin, J; Wilkinson, SJ; Rotimi, JOB; Odeyinka, HA (Department of Construction Economics and Management University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 2016)Accurate prediction of final tender sums (contract sums) of building projects depends on reliable projections of baseline cost plans developed at the design development stage. However, no matter how much care and effort ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of construction payment provisions in New Zealand
Ramachandra, T; Rotimi, JOB (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 2013)Standard forms of contract and Construction Contracts Act (CCA) are designed as primary means of mitigating payment problems within the New Zealand construction industry. However, payment problems have been on the increase ... -
Implementation of the LPS Using an Excel Spreadsheet: A Case Study From New Zealand Construction Industry
Zaeri, F; Rotimi, JOB; Hoseini, MR; Cox, J (Emerald, 2017)Purpose This study investigated the implementation challenges of one of lean construction’s recent tools, the Last Planner System (LPS), by exploring issues in the New Zealand construction sector to identify potential ... -
An Integrated Paradigm for Managing Efficient Knowledge Transfer: Towards a More Comprehensive Philosophy of Transferring Knowledge in the Construction Industry
Moshood, TD; Rotimi, FE; Rotimi, JOB (UTS ePRESS, 2022)The efficient knowledge transfer among project group members can help those individuals do their jobs more successfully. However, there are challenges with effective and efficient knowledge transfer within the construction ... -
Measuring strategic performance in construction companies: a proposed integrated model
Oyewobi, LO; Windapo, AO; Rotimi, JOB (Emerald, 2015)Purpose – This paper aims to examine and compare a performance measurement system and performance frameworks commonly used within the construction industry. The paper explores the strengths and weaknesses of balanced ... -
Migrant Construction Workers’ Demography and Job Satisfaction: A New Zealand Study
Rotimi, JOB; Ramanayaka, CDE; Olatunji, O; Rotimi, FE (Emerald, 2021)Purpose The demand for construction-related occupations has increased consistently over many years in New Zealand (NZ). This has necessitated recourse to migrant workers to address capacity and capability requirements. ... -
A Morphology-based Model for Forecasting Cooling Energy Demand of Condominium Buildings in Sri Lanka
Geekiyanage, D; Ramachandra, T; Rotimi, JOB (The Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), 2017)Building morphology has significant influence on operational energy demand of buildings. Energy consumption for space cooling accounts for more than 75% of electricity use in typical condominium buildings. With increase ... -
Relationship Between Decision-making Style, Competitive Strategies and Organisational Performance among Construction Organisations
Oyewobi, LO; Windapo, A; Rotimi, JOB (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016)Purpose The decision-making styles and strategies of organisations play significant roles in their competitive advantage and the achievement of superior performance. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of ... -
Simulation of bridge construction works: an exploratory study in New Zealand
Zaeri, F; Rotimi, JOB (Isec Press, 2014)Bridge construction projects are associated with uncertainties partly due to sequencing issues, logistics, interactions, and resource constraints. Their construction is mostly cyclic and repetitive, yet complex, requiring ...