The main objective of this study was to examine the problems that are facing small
contractors in the North West Province of South Africa. In undertaking the study a …

A study was conducted to identify the causes of delay in completing road construction
projects in Malawi. A literature review was done which yielded 72 typical causes of delay …

Purpose–There is relatively low implementation of formal project risk management methods
in practice, leading to the construction industry consistently suffering from poor project …

Access to credit is critical for SMEs' growth. However, these businesses that need credit to
take advantage of growth opportunities are noted to be credit constrained. The paper …

The purpose of the paper is to investigate current challenges and problems facing small and
medium size contractors (SME) in Mbombela (Nelspruit)-Mpumalanga Province of South …

The construction industry is dominated by small‐and medium‐scale contractors (SMCs) who
face an emerging trend of unique challenges in the implementation of projects. The study …

The construction industry in most developing economies is dominated heavily by small and
medium scale enterprises. These construction enterprises need to thrive in an extremely …

Purpose The needs assessment is the heart of any capacity-building strategy since it
determines the design of any intervention, and also helps to prioritise the allocation of …

This paper explores the relationships among micro-and small-sized enterprises'(MSEs)
willingness to borrow from internet financial services (IFS) and the related impacts of …

This study investigated whether the risk factors and challenges emerging contractors
encounter have an impact on their business operations and sustainability within the …