Purpose Age is one of the critical factors used by many organizations to determine
employees' performance. It is being considered in the retirement process of construction …

This paper investigated construction materials-batching behaviour of artisans in the informal
construction sector in Ghana. The research was conducted in three major towns across …

This study examines the shortage of professional electricians in the Eastern Cape, South
Africa, exploring the root causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Using an …

Agenda setting is critical to public policy due to impacts on subsequent policy processes. On
July 25, 2012, the Zambian Government issued a policy pronouncement directing the Road …

This paper unravelled the causative factors contributing to artisan shortages and their effect
on construction project delivery in Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative research …

Artisans occupy a pivotal position in the economic advancement of numerous nations, with a
particular emphasis on developing countries. The enhancement of artisans' capacity in the …

The country has been struggling with shortages of skills and a high unemployment rate. The
need for qualified technical artisans has grown rapidly. There is a high failure rate of trade …

Abstract Purpose: Construction Labour Productivity (CLP) has been identified as one of the
causes of the decline in the construction sector's growth. The decline has mainly been …

The number of skilled artisans in the construction industry has been on the dwindle since the
second world war. Now, the growing world population propelling the need for more …

In the 2017 budget, the South African government indicated plans to invest over R940 billion
in public infrastructure as part of the medium-term strategic framework. This investment …