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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
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