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Aghimien, E I, Aghimien, L M, Petinrin, O O and Aghimien, D O (2021) High-performance computing for computational modelling in built environment-related studies – a scientometric review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1138-57.

Agyekum, K, Adinyira, E and Amudjie, J (2021) Ethical misconducts within the invitation to tender and tender evaluation and award stages of construction contracts in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1101-23.

Aliu, J and Aigbavboa, C O (2021) Structural determinants of graduate employability: impact of university and industry collaborations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1080-100.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: built environment; collaboration; government; training; graduate; professional; market; validation; South Africa
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-05-2020-0189
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to examine the impacts of university and construction industry collaborations (UIC) activities in developing the employability of built environment graduates. This study adopted a quantitative approach wherein data was obtained from professionals across academia, construction industry and government establishment within the South African built environment. A total of 204 questionnaires were administered to these professionals to provide information regarding the subject matter under question. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was adopted to examine possible relationships among identified factors that were obtained from a review of extant literature. SEM was performed using analysis of moment structures (AMOS Graphics, version 26) in testing the model and a best-fit was achieved after various model selections and validation tests were conducted. The final model revealed that graduate employability can be improved through UIC as effective university-industry linkages provide students with mentoring opportunities and exposure to relevant training which improves their job market prospects and ultimately increases their professional relevance in the long run. To continuously enhance the employability of students before graduation, universities are required to foster collaborations with the industry as such linkages are critical to the development of the future custodians of the construction industry. There have been several generalized statements as to which of the UIC activities contribute to graduate employability. Therefore, through the use of SEM using AMOS, it was possible to state precisely the UIC constructs that are statistically significant and contribute to graduate employability.

Gbadegesin, A O, Sun, Y and Nwulu, N I (2021) Stacked value streams of hybrid energy storage systems in prosumer microgrids. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1063-79.

Hayette, F, Abadou, Y and Ghrieb, A (2021) Bio-waste influence on air lime mortar performance corrosion – optimization using the surface response method. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1124-37.

Ifeoluwa Benjamin, O, Ogunleye, M B and Abiodun Kolawole, O (2021) Evaluation of the critical success factors for sustainable housing delivery: analytic hierarchy process approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1044-62.

Innocent Chigozie, O (2021) The need for and benefits of buildability analysis: Nigeria as a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1207-30.

Jirandeh, R R, Ghazi, M, Sotoodeh, A F and Nikian, M (2021) Plate-fin heat exchanger network modeling, design and optimization – a novel and comprehensive algorithm. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1017-43.

Mostafa Adel, E, Elnawawy, O, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat, O and Badawy, M (2021) A framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1158-91.

Shi, J, Hu, J, Ma, M and Wang, H (2021) An environmental impact analysis method of machine-tool cutting units based on LCA. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1192-206.