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Chong, H-Y and Oon, C K (2016) A practical approach in clarifying legal drafting: Delphi and case study in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 610-21.
Ding, Z, Zuo, J, Wang, J and Zillante, G (2016) Searching for niche market for engineering consultants: Case of regional supervision systems in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 622-37.
Gambo, N, Said, I and Ismail, R (2016) Comparing the levels of performance of small scale local government contractors in northern Nigeria with international practice. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 588-609.
Hu, L and Wu, H (2016) Exploratory study on risk management of state-owned construction enterprises in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 674-91.
Karimidorabati, S, Haas, C T and Gray, J (2016) Evaluation of automation levels for construction change management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 554-70.
Kwofie, T E, Amos-Abanyie, S and Afram, S O (2016) Principal component analysis of professional competencies of architects in the Ghanaian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 571-87.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: architecture; construction industry; construction systems; construction management; design management
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2014-0108
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Purpose The identification and development of appropriate competencies remain very critical and central to performance measures in mainstream human resource management genre towards effective teams. It is posited as a viable means for validating and engendering best practices and developing suitable competencies towards acceptable performance outcome in construction project delivery. The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical professional competencies of an architect in the Ghanaian construction industry (GCI) towards effective performance in the construction project delivery. Design/methodology/approach From a mixed method design involving semi-structured qualitative interview and a questionnaire survey of architects in Ghana, 16 professional architectural competencies were identified for respondents to indicate their importance to effective architectural practice and consulting in the GCI on a five-point Likert scale. Factor analysis was used to explore the interrelations among the variables and make possible empirical explanations. Findings Factor analysis revealed four underlying clusters named in order of their significance as efficient design response to client needs, legal aspects of practice, sustainable design and construction and efficient project management skills. The study provides insight into the contextual practice, characteristics and the critical professional architectural competencies needed by architects in the construction industry in Ghana. Originality/value The findings have rigorously revealed and provided clear understanding and insight into the thematic critical professional competencies of architects important to the construction industry in Ghana which should be the focus of architectural training and practice. It is also very important towards developing and stimulating a continuous professional development agenda, developing a body of knowledge of professional practice in architecture and conducting curriculum review to meet current emerging competency profiles necessary for influencing performance levels in the GCI.
Lindhard, S and Larsen, J K (2016) Identifying the key process factors affecting project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 657-73.
Mensah, I, Adjei-Kumi, T and Nani, G (2016) Duration determination for rural roads using the principal component analysis and artificial neural network. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(05), 638-56.