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Title: | Critical Professional Competencies of Architects in the Ghanaian Construction Industry |
Authors: | Kwofie, Titus Ebenezer Amos-Abanyie, Samuel Botchway, Edward |
Keywords: | Performance measures Ghana Architects PerfProfessional competencies |
Issue Date: | Jun-2016 |
Publisher: | International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction |
Citation: | Kwofie et al./International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction 5 (2016) 98-108 |
Abstract: | : 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 objective of this study was to identify the critical
professional competencies of the architect in the Ghanaian construction industry (GCI) towards effective performance
in the construction project delivery. 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. 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. 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. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11804 |
Appears in Collections: | College of Architecture and Planning
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