Construction project monitoring and evaluation : an integrated approach / Callistus Tengan, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tengan, Callistus, author.

Aigbavboa, Clinton, author.

Thwala, Wellington, author.

Series:

Routledge Research Collections for Construction in Developing Countries

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Project management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2021]

Summary:

This book will provide readers with in-depth theoretical awareness and practical guidance on the implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure construction projects meet approved quality, cost, time and social sustainability objectives.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of figures

List of tables

List of maps

Preface

PART I: Performance management and measurement

1. Project management

1.1. Abstract

1.2. Introduction

1.3. Project performance management

1.4. Monitoring and evaluation as performance management tool

1.5. Emerging trends in project monitoring and evaluation

1.5.1. Drone and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

1.5.2. Building information modelling (BIM)

1.5.3. Geographic information system (GIS)

1.6. Professional ethics in the construction industry

1.7. Aim of the book

Summary

References

2. Overview of project monitoring and evaluation research

2.1. Abstract

2.2. Introduction

2.2.1. Monitoring

2.2.1.1. Types of monitoring

2.3. Evaluation

2.3.1. Types of evaluation

2.3.2. Need for evaluation

2.4. Monitoring and evaluation

2.5. Approach, methods, tools and techniques of M&amp

E

2.6. Monitoring and evaluation indicators

2.7. Types of monitoring and evaluation indicators

2.8. Benefits of effective monitoring and evaluation

2.9. Challenges to monitoring and evaluation

2.9.1. Organizational-level challenges

2.9.2. Project-based challenges

2.9.3. Technical-based challenges

3. Monitoring and evaluation system and framework

3.1. Abstract

3.2. Introduction

3.3. Logical framework

3.4. Results framework

3.5. Conceptual or narrative framework

3.6. Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework

3.7. A monitoring and evaluation system

3.8. Types of a monitoring and evaluation system

3.8.1. Implementation-focused M&amp

E system

3.8.2. Results-based M&amp

3.9. Criteria for assessing the quality of a monitoring and evaluation system.

3.10. Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation system

3.11. Components of a monitoring and evaluation system

3.11.1. Category one

3.11.2. Category two

3.11.3. Category three

3.12. A monitoring and evaluation plan

PART II: Theories, models and concepts in monitoring and evaluation research

4. Theories of monitoring and evaluation

4.1. Abstract

4.2. Introduction

4.3. Monitoring and evaluation theory defined

4.4. A review of monitoring and evaluation theories

4.4.1. The evaluation theory

4.4.1.1. The evaluation theory tree

4.4.1.2. Method perspective

4.4.1.3. Value perspective

4.4.1.4. Use perspective

4.5. Theory of change

4.6. Program theory

5. Monitoring and evaluation models

5.1. Abstract

5.2. Introduction

5.3. Classification of evaluation models

5.3.1. Evert Vedung's classification

5.3.2. Stufflebeam's classification

5.3.3. Evaluation approaches for the 21st Century

5.3.4. Stufflebeam's context, input, process and product (CIPP) model

5.3.5. Scriven's goal-free evaluation model

5.3.6. Stake's responsive evaluation model

5.3.7. Patton's utilization-focused evaluation model

5.3.8. Guba's ethnographic evaluation model

6. Conceptual IME model for construction project delivery

6.1. Abstract

6.2. Introduction

6.3. Key determinants of effective monitoring and evaluation

6.3.1. Stakeholder involvement

6.3.2. Budgetary allocation

6.3.3. Technical capacity and training

6.4. Proposed IME conceptual model

6.5. Theoretical underpinning of the conceptual model

6.6. Structural components and specification of the conceptual IME model

6.7. IME model justification

PART III: Communication and leadership in monitoring and evaluation.

7. Aspects of communication in monitoring and evaluation

7.1. Abstract

7.2. Introduction

7.3. Understanding monitoring and evaluation communication

7.3.1. Types of communication

7.3.1.1. Intrapersonal communication

7.3.1.2. Interpersonal communication

7.3.1.3. Mass communication

7.3.1.4. Group communication

7.3.2. Communication models

7.3.2.1. Shannon and Weaver's model of communication, 1948

7.3.2.2. Lasswell's model of communication, 1948

7.3.2.3. Osgood-Schramm's model of communication

7.3.2.4. Aristotle's model of communication

7.3.2.5. David Berlo's S-M-C-R model of communication

7.4. Functions of communication in monitoring and evaluation

7.4.1. Information sharing and awareness creation

7.4.2. Education and training

7.4.3. Persuasion

7.5. The use of information communication technology (ICT) in construction project monitoring and evaluation

7.6. Benefits of monitoring and evaluation communication

7.7. Barriers to monitoring and evaluation communication

7.8. Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation communication

8. Perspectives in monitoring and evaluation leadership

8.1. Abstract

8.2. Introduction

8.3. Types of leadership styles

8.3.1. Transformational leadership style

8.3.2. Transactional leadership style

8.3.3. Autocratic/authoritative leadership style

8.3.4. Democratic or participatory leadership style

8.3.5. Laissez-faire leadership style

8.3.6. Bureaucratic leadership style

8.3.7. Charismatic leadership style

8.4. Leadership theories: An evolution tree approach

8.4.1. Personality era

8.4.2. Influence era

8.4.3. Behavior era

8.4.4. Situation era

8.4.5. Contingency era

8.4.6. Transactional era

8.4.7. Anti-leadership era

8.4.8. Culture era

8.4.9. Transformational era.

8.5. Barriers to effective monitoring and evaluation leadership

8.6. Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation leadership

PART IV: Country perspective on monitoring and evaluation practices

9. Monitoring and evaluation in developed countries: A global view

9.1. Abstract

9.2. Introduction

9.3. Overview of the United Kingdom construction industry

9.4. Overview of the Australian construction industry

9.5. Philosophical basis and policy for monitoring and evaluation in the United Kingdom and Australia

9.6. Monitoring and evaluation in the public sector

9.7. Monitoring and evaluation policy challenges in developed countries

9.8. Findings and lessons learnt

10. Monitoring and evaluation in developing countries: An African experience

10.1. Abstract

10.2. Introduction

10.3. Monitoring and evaluation in Africa

10.4. Kenya

10.4.1. Construction industry outlook of Kenya

10.4.2. Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in Kenya

10.4.3. Construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya

10.4.4. Challenges in construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya

10.4.5. Findings and lessons learnt from Kenya

10.5. South Africa

10.5.1. Construction industry outlook of South Africa

10.5.2. Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in South Africa

10.5.3. Municipal infrastructure project implementation and M&amp

E in South Africa

10.5.4. The South African Construction Industry Development Board

10.5.5. Challenges in construction project monitoring and evaluation in South Africa

10.5.6. Findings and lessons learnt from South Africa

11. A review of the Ghanaian construction industry and the practice of monitoring and evaluation

11.1. Abstract

11.2. Introduction.

11.3. Overview of the Ghanaian construction industry

11.3.1. Significance of the Ghanaian construction industry

11.3.2. Challenges of the Ghanaian construction industry

11.3.2.1. Industry challenges

11.3.2.2. Economic challenges

11.3.2.3. Project management and implementation challenges

11.4. Construction project monitoring and evaluation practice in Ghana

11.4.1. Project management consultants

11.4.2. Ministry of water resources works and housing (MWRWH)

11.4.3. Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)

11.4.4. Metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs)

11.5. Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in Ghana

11.6. Implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the Ghanaian construction industry

11.6.1. Site visit and inspection (supervision)

11.6.2. Site meeting

11.6.3. Progress reporting

11.7. Stakeholders involved in M&amp

E in the Ghanaian construction industry

11.8. Barriers to effective construction project monitoring and evaluation implementation in Ghana

11.9. Knowledge management in the monitoring and evaluation of projects

PART V: Insight from Delphi research study: A case of Ghanaian experts

12. Case study

12.1. Abstract

12.2. Introduction

12.3. Demographic characteristics of experts

12.4. Delphi-specific objectives

12.4.1. The need for and relevance of M&amp

12.4.2. The main factors and sub-attributes that determine effective M&amp

E in the Ghanaian construction industry and its relationsh

12.4.3. Critical challenging factors that influence M&amp

12.4.4. Impact of effective M&amp

E determinants on the success of project delivery in the GCI

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-38141-2

OCLC:

1241447880