Papers by Henok Asfaw Hailu
Purpose of this paper
This study aims to explore how Construction SMEs could adopt Construction 5... more Purpose of this paper
This study aims to explore how Construction SMEs could adopt Construction 5.0 (C5.0) technologies
and practices.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to examine the available scholarly literature from
Scopus and Web of Science databases. From the databases, 24 studies were screened for further
detailed review.
Findings
A thematic content analysis was conducted to explore 23 themes from the screened studies, analysed
using ATLAS.ti23. Accordingly, the different drivers/enablers, facilitators, and barriers/constraints to the
adoption of C5.0 in construction SMEs were identified through this study.
Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases, potentially
overlooking relevant insights from other sources.
Practical implications
This study's findings provide actionable insights for construction SMEs, policymakers, and industry
leaders to strategically adopt C5.0 technologies and practices to enhance operational excellence in the
construction industry
Keywords: Adoption, C5.0, Construction SMEs, Operational excellence, SLR
Unraveling The Barriers to Effective Waste Management in The Ethiopian Construction Industry: A Multi-Method Qualitative Approach, 2025
There are various obstacles in Ethiopia's construction industry when managing construction and d... more There are various obstacles in Ethiopia's construction industry when managing construction and demolition waste. This paper aims to investigate the main barriers to managing construction and demolition waste in Ethiopia's construction industry.The diffusion of innovations theory and institutional theory served as the paper's theoretical foundations. A Delphi procedure was used after a systematic literature review as part of a multi-method qualitative strategy. Twenty-three documents were selected for additional review through a systematic literature review. A thematic analysis of the various barriers in the screened publicationswas conducted using ATLASti23.After that, a Delphi was held with 15 panelists with sufficient construction industry experience and knowledge. After every three rounds, Kendall's coefficient of concordance was calculated to assess the experts' agreement on the barriers.The absence of commitment and interest by project stakeholders, lack of integration among stakeholders, Inadequate wastedisposal procedures, lack of government support and incentives, and insufficient planning on wastemanagementwere among the top ten major barriers explored.Addressing the highlighted barriers is vitalto moving closer to a future with a moreenvironmentallyconscious construction industry.
Capitalising on AfCFTA Provisions for Growth and Development of Construction SMEs, 2024
The considerable contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to national economies makes ... more The considerable contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to national economies makes their growth and development imperative. In 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) notified the adoption of five key operational instruments: tariff concessions; the pan-African payment and settlement system; the African Trade Observatory; Rules of Origin; and the online method for tracking, reporting, and removal of non-tariff barriers (NTBs). The study aimed to explore how construction SMEs could capitalise on these operational instruments. Institutional theory and resource-based were the theoretical basis of the study. Initially, a systematic literature review (SLR) method was used to identify the key business drivers of construction SMEs. For this, a thematic analysis was done with ATLAS.ti 23 software. Accordingly, four categories of business drivers were identified: strategic excellence; operational excellence; market and resource accessibility; and business environment. After
Risk Factors of Public-Private Partnerships for Public Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries, 2024
Governments collaborate with the private sector using various modalities to address the public ne... more Governments collaborate with the private sector using various modalities to address the public needs. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) intended to deliver public infrastructure projects are exposed to an array of risks. This study used a systematic literature review (SLR) method to identify and rank the risk factors of PPPs for public infrastructure projects in developing countries. After screening with inclusion/exclusion criteria, the study selected twenty-seven articles to further explore. Thus, lack of finance/funds, project delay, project cost overruns, political/government interference, delayed or non-payment of bills, lack of PPP experience, corruption and bribery, poor contract design and management, absence of a workable regulatory framework, and political instability were identified as the top ten key risk factors of PPPs for public infrastructure projects. To ensure the successful execution of public
ProMac Conference Japan, 2021
Construction firms across the world work in a turbulent, dynamic, open, inconsistent and complex ... more Construction firms across the world work in a turbulent, dynamic, open, inconsistent and complex business environment. Local construction firms in Ethiopia and other developing countries are facing fierce competition from International construction giants and local market dynamics and other economic setups. A plethora of study reports on the Ethiopian construction industry found that most of the local contractors in Ethiopia have failed to deliver government and private projects in scheduled time and intended cost mainly due to their setups and capacity related problems. Hence the need to create an environment within the Ethiopian construction industry to allow construction firms as project based organization (PBOs) to transcend market dynamics and other economic setups challenges. Creating a conducive organizational environment for successful projects needs rethinking of the organizational design of the parent organization. A construction company is inherently a PBO as it executes most of its activities through construction projects. Different organizational design dimensions and their antecedents of PBOs were identified by prior studies. By studying the different unique characteristics of PBOs from project management literature, this paper extends the prior knowledge on organizational design of PBOs. The paper is based on the argument that six additional antecedents should be considered on the modified star model of PBOs besides the previously identified antecedents including: Awareness and knowledge of project management, Project core teams; Strategic project management information system; Readiness for change; Upper management support; and competency of project managers. From theory and practice of PBOs a research conceptual models is developed and research questions and propositions are advanced towards conducting an intensive study to develop a conceptual model.
The study aims to examine the current subcontracting performance and its determinants in Addis Ab... more The study aims to examine the current subcontracting performance and its determinants in Addis Ababa city road authority road projects. It is descriptive and explanatory type. A sample of 51 representatives, 9 contractors, 32 subcontractors and 10 consultants, involved in AACRA projects during 2012-2017 have participated on the study. Major determinants (22) of subcontracting performance have been identified from literature reviews. The stakeholders’ score on these determinants have been ranked by the use of relative Importance Index (RII). Then the underlying four determinants of subcontracting performance have been extracted using a factor analysis from the top ten determinants. The effect of these underlying determinants on subcontracting performance is studied by a binary logistic regression. Initial subcontractor selection and document preparation problem, Poor performance of the subcontractor, cooperation problems and delay of progress payments are the significant determinants...
The study aims to examine the current subcontracting performance and its determinants in Addis Ab... more The study aims to examine the current subcontracting performance and its determinants in Addis Ababa city road authority road projects. It is descriptive and explanatory type. A sample of 51 representatives, 9 contractors, 32 subcontractors and 10 consultants, involved in AACRA projects during 2012-2017 have participated on the study. Major determinants (22) of subcontracting performance have been identified from literature reviews. The stakeholders’ score on these determinants have been ranked by the use of relative Importance Index (RII). Then the underlying four determinants of subcontracting performance have been extracted using a factor analysis from the top ten determinants. The effect of these underlying determinants on subcontracting performance is studied by a binary logistic regression. Initial subcontractor selection and document preparation problem, Poor performance of the subcontractor, cooperation problems and delay of progress payments are the significant determinants...
Conference Presentations by Henok Asfaw Hailu
Making Sense of Default Project-Based Organisations (PBOs): A Study of Ethiopian Construction Firms (ECFs), 2024
Local construction firms in Ethiopia and other emerging economies are faced with fierce competiti... more Local construction firms in Ethiopia and other emerging economies are faced with fierce competition from international firms, regional market dynamics, economic setups , and capacity-related problems. Rethinking the parent organization's design is essential to fostering a favourable work environment for projects. A Project-based organization (PBO) is a suitable organizational form for managing and executing business operations centred on projects. PBOs undertake work primarily in the form of projects. Hence, they prioritize adaptability, innovation, and flexibility to address the unique challenges of each project. A construction firm is essentially a PBO as it conducts most of its operations through projects. There are scanty empirical studies that focused on performance of construction firms, specifically on design and management of construction firms as PBOsa significant gap in addressing the issue of construction firms which have remained active behaving as non-PBOs. The phenomenon of behaving like non-PBOs has put them in a confusing state and qualifying them as "default PBOs" handling construction projects. Behaving and embracing "non-PBOs" characteristics by pretending to engage in routine activities, where processes are repetitive and ongoing , have significantly affected their performances and strengthened the need to address the research gap mentionedspecifically finding a formal way of moving construction firms from "default PBOs" to "full-fledged PBOs". This study aimed to close this gap by developing a conceptual model to assist ECFs to become full-fledged PBOs. An exploratory QUAL-quant design was adopted. A thematic content analysis was done for the interviews. One-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation were used to analyse the quantitative data. A transformational model is proposed, the transformation process should start with evaluation of the environment, strategic documents, and PBO characteristics in the organisation. The missing PBO characteristics which led to the confusing state described above need to be well assimilated in the design of ECFs.
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Papers by Henok Asfaw Hailu
This study aims to explore how Construction SMEs could adopt Construction 5.0 (C5.0) technologies
and practices.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to examine the available scholarly literature from
Scopus and Web of Science databases. From the databases, 24 studies were screened for further
detailed review.
Findings
A thematic content analysis was conducted to explore 23 themes from the screened studies, analysed
using ATLAS.ti23. Accordingly, the different drivers/enablers, facilitators, and barriers/constraints to the
adoption of C5.0 in construction SMEs were identified through this study.
Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases, potentially
overlooking relevant insights from other sources.
Practical implications
This study's findings provide actionable insights for construction SMEs, policymakers, and industry
leaders to strategically adopt C5.0 technologies and practices to enhance operational excellence in the
construction industry
Keywords: Adoption, C5.0, Construction SMEs, Operational excellence, SLR
Conference Presentations by Henok Asfaw Hailu
This study aims to explore how Construction SMEs could adopt Construction 5.0 (C5.0) technologies
and practices.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to examine the available scholarly literature from
Scopus and Web of Science databases. From the databases, 24 studies were screened for further
detailed review.
Findings
A thematic content analysis was conducted to explore 23 themes from the screened studies, analysed
using ATLAS.ti23. Accordingly, the different drivers/enablers, facilitators, and barriers/constraints to the
adoption of C5.0 in construction SMEs were identified through this study.
Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases, potentially
overlooking relevant insights from other sources.
Practical implications
This study's findings provide actionable insights for construction SMEs, policymakers, and industry
leaders to strategically adopt C5.0 technologies and practices to enhance operational excellence in the
construction industry
Keywords: Adoption, C5.0, Construction SMEs, Operational excellence, SLR