Construction Cost Control Practices in Developing Economies

Kofi Owusu Adjei is an academic and a professional in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. He currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg. He holds a PhD in Engineering Management and MSc in Construction Project Management from the Netherlands. He holds a B.Tech and a Higher National Diploma in Building Technology from the Kumasi Technical University, Ghana. Dr. Adjei has an impressive publication record, having contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. His research focuses on construction project management, construction digitalisation, and sustainable health and safety practices. In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Adjei has extensive experience in academic mentorship. He is also a senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University. He has supervised research leading to 1 PhD, 2 Master's degrees, 15 Bachelor's degrees, and 115 Higher National Diploma graduates. He has a strong background in construction site practices and construction cost management, as demonstrated through his doctoral thesis, research, and practice. He is a professional engineer registered with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana.Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa is a Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying and Director of cidb Centre of Excellence & Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently, he is the Chair of SARChI in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Before delving into academics, he was a quantity surveyor on several infrastructural projects in Nigeria and South Africa. He completed his PhD in engineering management and has published several research papers in the areas of housing, construction, engineering management, and research methodology for construction students. Also, he has published over seventeen research books. He has extensive knowledge of practice, research, training, and teaching. Thwala Wellington Didibhuku is a Research Professor and Executive Dean at the Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. He has varied research interests, including project management, construction management, supply chain management, leadership in the construction industry, construction digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and smart cities. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation. He has more than 400 published and peer-reviewed journals, chapters in books and conference proceedings locally and internationally. He also serves as an editorial board member of various reputable international journals.Murendeni Liphadzi is a dedicated scholar and experienced built environment professional serving as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, brings invaluable insight to this book. His academic foundation, comprising a PhD in Engineering Management and a Master's in Construction Management (University of Johannesburg), is complemented by his active engagement in mentoring the next generation of researchers through the supervision of Honours, Master's, and PhD students. Dr. Liphadzi's research interests encompass crucial areas such as leadership development, innovative built environment solutions, and sustainable construction practices. Prior to his academic career, he garnered significant industry experience as a Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and Site Agent. This practical background, combined with his deep understanding of leadership challenges and contractor development, extensively explored in his doctoral research and publications, uniquely positions him as a co-author capable of offering insightful and actionable cost control strategies for professionals in the field.

• PART I – CONSTRUCTION COST CONTROL PRINCIPLES Chapter 1 - Introduction and General Background Chapter 2 - General Overview of Sustainable Construction Cost Control in the Construction Industry Chapter 3 – Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies for Construction Cost Control PART II – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION COST CONTROL PRACTICES IN DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Chapter 4 – Sustainable Construction Cost Control Practices in Developed Countries: An Experience in China, Malaysia, UK and Thailand Chapter 5 – Sustainable Construction Cost Control Practices in Developing Countries: An African Experience in Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt PART III – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION COST CONTROL FUNDAMENTAL THEORIES AND MODELS Chapter 6 - Theories, Models, And Concepts In Cost Control Studies Chapter 7 - Underpinning Sustainable Construction Cost Control Research Theories PART IV – CONCEPTUALISING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION COST CONTROL Chapter 8 - Gaps In Sustainable Construction Cost Control Research Chapter 9 – Conceptual Framework Underpinning Sustainable Construction Cost Control Chapter 10 – Validation of The Adaptive Sustainable Construction Cost Control Framework Constructs PART V – CONCLUSION Chapter 11 – Conclusions and Recommendations Index