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Papers by Chipozya Tembo

Open Journal of Business and Management, 2022

Small-scale contractors have been reported to be under performing partly because they are less vi... more Small-scale contractors have been reported to be under performing partly because they are less visible to their possible client(s) due to poor marketing. This study aimed to develop and ascertain the elements that should be included in a social media-marketing framework for small-scale contractors in the Zambian construction industry to improve their visibility consequently their marketing and performance. The framework was developed through a mixed method sequential approach using observations and a survey of 35 firms already using some form of social media marketing using a questionnaire comprising open and closed ended questions which was conducted to ascertain the components needed to promote social media marketing among small-scale contractors. For any firm to be successful in using social medial marketing; audience assessment, content generation as well as Return on Investment evaluation were found to be more relevant than influencers, tone and voice. However, monitoring of the client posts and the competition was found to be an area needing much attention for subsequent marketing.

Demystifying performance difference between local and foreign contractors through organisational culture

Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2021

PurposeThis research aimed to investigate the extent to which organisational culture is practised... more PurposeThis research aimed to investigate the extent to which organisational culture is practised in local and foreign contractors in grade one and two categories and how it affects their performance.Design/methodology/approachThe approach for this research was positivist in nature adopting a mono-method of data collection through a survey using self-administered questionnaires. A total of 138 questionnaires were distributed among public clients and large-scale contractors registered in the stated grades, and 112 questionnaires were returned for analysis representing an overall response rate of 81% for contractors and clients.FindingsFindings revealed that in organisational culture, significant differences were found for management style and dominant characteristics of the organisation between local and foreign contractors. Differences were not found for leadership styles, measures of success and organisational glue. Results suggest that for local contractors to perform better, sign...

Assessing the Utility of the Retention Bond as an Alternative to Cash Retention for Small-Scale Contractors in Zambia

The allocation of risk in the construction industry determines to some extent the success of the ... more The allocation of risk in the construction industry determines to some extent the success of the project as inappropriate allocation has the resultant effects of claims, disputes, tensions, cost ov...

Construction projects are risk prone and as a consequence projects may have quality shortfalls, d... more Construction projects are risk prone and as a consequence projects may have quality shortfalls, disputes, time and cost overruns. Realizing that huge sums are spent by the government in providing infrastructure, the research focused on assessing the feasibility of reducing risks on infrastructure projects through IRM. To achieve this, secondary data was obtained from an extensive literature review while primary data was through the use of a questionnaire survey to consultants and contractors. This revealed that the management of risks in the Zambian Construction Industry (ZCI) on projects is hugely hampered by the over-reliance on the traditional method of procurement in which teams are segregated resulting in adversarial relations. Hence, the reduction of risks on projects cannot be effectively achieved traditionally due to fragmentation of the parties involved. There is needed to change the traditional procurement path as it does not encourage integration of project parties in ord...

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2020

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the suitability and cost-benefit of using copper tailings... more Purpose This study aimed to investigate the suitability and cost-benefit of using copper tailings as partial replacement of sand in concrete production. The study was motivated by the accumulation and non-use of copper tailings in dams among them tailing dam 25 also known as TD 25 in Kitwe city of the Copperbelt province in Zambia that take up approximately 111 hectares of unused land. Design/methodology/approach Laboratory experimental approach of concrete production based on water/cement ratios of 0.3 and 0.5 was used because this was an exploratory study designed to establish the primary performance of concrete. In total, 30 concrete cubes were cast based on the two water-cement ratios. In total, 0% to 30% partial sand replacement with copper tailings was used in both mixes with the 0% copper tailings replacement being the control mix and reference point. Other concrete tests included workability, density, compressive strength and element composition analysis. Findings Results re...

Engineering Management in Production and Services, 2021

Cement is an important construction material in concrete production; however, it is expensive and... more Cement is an important construction material in concrete production; however, it is expensive and unaffordable for many low-income and rural communities in developing countries. Rice husk is a by-product from the rice mill process, with an approximate ratio of 200 kg rice husk per one tonne of rice produced. This experimental study aimed to investigate the integrity of concrete produced in Zambia using rice husk ash (RHA) to partially replace cement. The primary goal was to carry out a cost–benefit analysis on the use of RHA in concrete. RHA was used to partially replace cement with ratios of 10 %, 20 % and 30 %. The 20 % cement replacement mix produced the optimum 18 MPa concrete strength results at a 0.5 water/binder ratio. This translated in cost reduction of concrete by 12.5 %, which is particularly significant for higher concrete volumes. The produced concrete is suitable for lightly loaded structures, such as foundation footings, surface beds and walkways to benefit low-income...

A retrospection of methodological pluralism in the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (2005-2020)

Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2021

Purpose This paper presents a review of research methodologies used in addressing problems in the... more Purpose This paper presents a review of research methodologies used in addressing problems in the financial management of property and construction journals from 2005 to 2020. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis of 258 research papers published in the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction was carried out, enabling the exploration of research approaches, epistemology, strategies, data collection and data analysis methods used in addressing problems researched in the area of financial management of property and construction Findings The findings show that quantitative approaches and methods dominate, whereas qualitative and mixed methods were prominent in-depth understanding of a topics were needed. Interestingly, almost a third of the publications did not adopt quantitative approaches. In some journal issues, there was relatively high use of qualitative and multi-method approaches and up to 12% of the articles published over the past 16 years could be ...

Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 2017

The Zambian construction industry, like many other construction industries in developing countrie... more The Zambian construction industry, like many other construction industries in developing countries, is characterized with frequent project failure evidenced by quality shortfalls, cost overruns, time overruns and, on occasion, abandonment of projects. Various construction industries, particularly developed ones, have mechanisms in place to alleviate the aforementioned risks. Moreover, it has been reported that construction organizations in developing countries, approach risk management implied risk allocation in construction projects by using a set of practices that are normally insufficient, often produce poor results, and limit the success of project outcome. It is from this background that a risk allocation mechanism tailored to the Zambian building sector is proposed, based on the RIBA plan of work for new large to medium sized projects. Various mechanisms and processes are documented in the existing literature, all developed for particular jurisdictions, project types and modes...

Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 2019

Risk misallocation has been a topic of discussion in the extent literature for some time now. The... more Risk misallocation has been a topic of discussion in the extent literature for some time now. The literature points out that risk management is the key to ensuring that optimal risk allocation is achieved. While the focus on risk allocation has been about the party best suited to carry a given risk, the issue of how misallocation occurs is rarely dealt with. This paper modeled how risk misallocation can result from contract practice. This was done through a literature review and 15 purposive heterogeneous semi-structured interviews conducted with clients, project managers, architects, engineers and quantity surveyors in the Zambian building sector. The derived model suggests that misallocation could result from inappropriate selection of risk mitigation mechanisms provided for in the contract, poor selection of contracts and use of inappropriate procurement routes. These findings advance knowledge that necessitates the allocation of risk appropriately as the areas of contract practi...

An analysis of the allocation of pertinent risks in the Zambian building sector using Pareto analysis

International Journal of Construction Management, 2018

Abstract In most instances, the construction client allocates risk by selecting the methods for p... more Abstract In most instances, the construction client allocates risk by selecting the methods for procurement, payment and the contract form. Nevertheless, how favourably the contractor views the risk allocation has a bearing on the project outcome. This research identifies the pertinent risks in the Zambian context and establishes how they are allocated in terms of types of contract clauses used and response mechanisms employed. A mixed-sequential approach was followed, comprising 15 semi-structured interviews, 198 questionnaire-survey respondents and document analysis (eight projects using various standard forms of contract). The respondents comprised of clients, consultants and contractors involved on medium- to- large-scale building projects. Findings show the pertinent risks in the industry were due to shortcomings of the design team and clients’ shirking. Using a Pareto analysis, a pervasive propensity was found for passive risk acceptance and wanton risk transfer by the client. Modifications were found, aimed at negating the clients’ responsibility for risk. The originality of this research lies in its methodological approach and its focus on how risks are allocated. Findings can help practitioners to better allocate risk and promote the achievement of desired project outcomes through careful selection and utilization of mechanisms, allocation of risk and use of contract clauses.

Acta Structilia, 2017

Risk identification is the first step in the riskmanagement process. A plethora of current studie... more Risk identification is the first step in the riskmanagement process. A plethora of current studies in literature dwell overwhelmingly on risk identification much to the exclusion of the source, and the possible mitigation interventions. In a limited effort to address this deficiency in the body of knowledge, this article reports the results of a study conducted using 15 purposive semi-structured interviews and 198 questionnaires targeting clients, contractors and consultants in the building sector in Zambia. This study uses threats to identify improvement areas in the Zambian Construction Industry (ZCI). As a consequence, this research uses the pertinent risk factors as a point of critical analysis to recommend improvement areas for project risk management. Findings show that most of the risks could be categorised as managerial, technical and finance related and could severally be associated with clients, consultants, and contractors compared to project managers. These could be mitigated in the pre-contract phase and construction phase, with the most deficient knowledge areas being cost management, procurement management, integration management, communication manage ment, and scope management. This article provides areas of focus for built environ ment professionals to improve project delivery and thereby enhance project execution efficiency.