Construction Project Monitoring and Evaluation: An Integrated Approach - Construction Project Monitoring and Evaluation: An Integrated Approach -

I: Performance management and measurement Project management Abstract Introduction Project performance management Monitoring and evaluation as performance management tool Emerging trends in project monitoring and evaluation Drone and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)Building information modelling (BIM)Geographic information system (GIS)Professional ethics in the construction industry Aim of the book Summary References Overview of project monitoring and evaluation research Abstract Introduction Monitoring Types of monitoring Evaluation Types of evaluation Need for evaluation Monitoring and evaluation Approach, methods, tools and techniques of M&E Monitoring and evaluation indicators Types of monitoring and evaluation indicators Benefits of effective monitoring and evaluation Challenges to monitoring and evaluation Summary References Monitoring and evaluation system and framework Abstract Introduction Logical framework Results framework Conceptual or narrative framework Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework A monitoring and evaluation system Types of a monitoring and evaluation system Implementation-focused M&E system Results-based M&E system Criteria for assessing the quality of a monitoring and evaluation system Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation system Components of a monitoring and evaluation system Category one Category two Category three A monitoring and evaluation plan Summary References II: Theories, models and concepts in monitoring and evaluation research Theories of monitoring and evaluation Introduction Monitoring and evaluation theory defined A review of monitoring and evaluation theories The evaluation theory Theory of change Program theory Summary References Monitoring and evaluation models Abstract Introduction Classification of evaluation models Summary References Conceptual IME model for construction project delivery Abstract Introduction Key determinants of effective monitoring and evaluation Proposed IME conceptual model Theoretical underpinning of the conceptual model Structural components and specification of the conceptual IME model IME model justification Summary References III: Communication and leadership in monitoring and evaluation Aspects of communication in monitoring and evaluation Abstract Introduction Understanding monitoring and evaluation communication Types of communication Intrapersonal communication Interpersonal communication Mass communication Group communication Communication models Shannon and Weaver’s model of communication, 1948 Lasswell’s model of communication, 1948 Osgood-Schramm’s model of communication Aristotle’s model of communication David Berlo’s S-M-C-R model of communication Functions of communication in monitoring and evaluation The use of information communication technology (ICT) in construction project monitoring and evaluation Benefits of monitoring and evaluation communication Barriers to monitoring and evaluation communication Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation communication Summary References Perspectives in monitoring and evaluation leadership Abstract Introduction Types of leadership styles Leadership theories: An evolution tree approach Personality era Influence era Behavior era Situation era Transactional era Anti-leadership era Transformational era Barriers to effective monitoring and evaluation leadership Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation leadership Summary References IV: Country perspective on monitoring and evaluation practices Monitoring and evaluation in developed countries: A global view Abstract Introduction Overview of the United Kingdom construction industry Overview of the Australian construction industry Philosophical basis and policy for monitoring and evaluation in the United Kingdom and Australia Monitoring and evaluation in the public sector Monitoring and evaluation policy challenges in developed countries Findings and lessons learnt Summary References Monitoring and evaluation in developing countries: An African experience Abstract Introduction Monitoring and evaluation in Africa Kenya Construction industry outlook of Kenya Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in Kenya Challenges in construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya Construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya Findings and lessons learnt from Kenya South Africa Construction industry outlook of South Africa Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in South Africa Municipal infrastructure project implementation and M&E in South Africa The South African Construction Industry Development Board Challenges in construction project monitoring and evaluation in South Africa Findings and lessons learnt from South Africa Summary References A review of the Ghanaian construction industry and the practice of monitoring and evaluation Abstract Introduction Overview of the Ghanaian construction industry Significance of the Ghanaian construction industry Challenges of the Ghanaian construction industry Industry challenges Economic challenges Project management and implementation challenges Construction project monitoring and evaluation practice in Ghana Project management consultants Ministry of water resources works and housing (MWRWH)Qhana Education Trust Fund (QETFund)Metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs)Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in Ghana Implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the Ghanaian construction industry Site visit and inspection (supervision)Site meeting Progress reporting Stakeholders involved in M&E in the Ghanaian construction industry Barriers to effective construction project monitoring and evaluation implementation in Ghana Knowledge management in the monitoring and evaluation of projects Summary References V: Insight from Delphi research study: A case of Ghanaian experts Case study Introduction Demographic characteristics of experts Delphi-specific objectives The need for and relevance of M&E in the Ghanaian construction industry The main factors and sub-attributes that determine effective M&E in the Ghanaian construction industry and its relationship with M&E determinants in other countries Critical challenging factors that influence M&E in the Ghanaian construction industry Impact of effective M&E determinants on the success of project delivery in the QCI Summary References