Journal of Facilities Management: Volume 22 Issue 1

Underutilisation of information communication and technology in the public sector construction project’s implementation

Vuyokazi Precious Camngca, Christopher Amoah, Emma Ayesu-Koranteng

The construction industry’s daily processes demand heavy data usage and communication between project participants to meet client requirements. Thus, the application of…

Multiobjective and multivariable optimization for earthmoving equipment

Odey Alshboul, Ali Shehadeh, Omer Tatari, Ghassan Almasabha, Eman Saleh

Efficient management of earthmoving equipment is critical for decision-makers in construction engineering management. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to prudently identify…

Contrivance interrelated building components and defects factors: qualitative survey approach on government buildings

Roslan Talib, Mohd Zailan Sulieman

The purpose of this paper is to identify the key aspects of building defects performance cases in relation to the building components focusing on the government-owned buildings…

Structural equation modelling of risk factors influencing the success of building projects

Olufisayo Adedokun, Temitope Egbelakin

Despite several research efforts tackling construction project risks globally, tertiary education building projects are not devoid of experiencing risks with cascading effects on…

A systematic review of green building practices implementation in Africa

Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Godpower Chinyeru Amadi, Marvelous Aigbedion, Iliye Faith Ogbaini

The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review on encumbrances facing the implementation of GBP in selected African countries. Green building practices (GBP…

AS/R system travel time in class-based storage with different input-output point levels: a proposed formula

Abror Hoshimov, Anna Corinna Cagliano, Giulio Mangano, Maurizio Schenone, Sabrina Grimaldi

This paper aims to propose a simulation model integrated with an empirical regression analysis to provide a new mathematical formulation for automated storage and retrieval system…

Delphi study for evaluating key risk factors inherent in public-private partnership (PPP) power projects in Ghana

Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, David John Edwards

This study aims to evaluate the key risk factors inherent in public–private partnership (PPP) power projects in Ghana and further determine the critical risk factors affecting…

Implementing organisational change in a digitalising facilities management organisation through stewardship interventions

Koos Johannes, Hans Voordijk, Ingrid Wakkee, Guillermo Aranda-Mena

While digitalisation requires facilities management (FM) organisations to change at an increasing rate, little is known about the mechanisms that create ownership and enable…

Managing stressors, stress and strain faced by facility managers

Florence YY Ling, Elsie Kai Ying Mok

This study aims to investigate how to manage the stressors that facility managers (FMs) face with the aim of reducing their stress and strain levels.