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Project Finance has been regarded as a one-stop-shop capable of addressing the gaps in infrastructure financing of most countries. In Zambia, much has been talked about regarding the need for the country to improve its infrastructure. Stakeholders in development have realized that infrastructure...

The study sought to establish the Influence of Organisational Culture on Local Contractor Performance on Construction Projects in Zambia. The findings reveal the following as factors influencing performance: (i) Time-related, such as scope changes, lack of technical skills, construction mistakes,...

The ‘integration’ of infrastructure development has become a global focal point because it forms a backbone for economic growth, enables more productive urban spaces and improves the quality of urban life by optimizing interactions among essential infrastructure. Infrastructure systems differ...

The uptake of Public – Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the road sector in Zambia has been limited, despite the government of the Republic of Zambia’s initiatives as far back as 2009 when the PPP Act was enacted. This study sought to find out the main challenges in the implementation process and to...

Evolution of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has led to various tools and methods being developed enabling communities and individuals to create online social networks known as Social Media platforms. Online social networks are platforms for sharing information and knowledge in real...

In any project based environment, knowledge is becoming one of the main assets required to remain competitive in a world that keeps evolving. To remain competitive in a dynamic market, different organisations are carrying out various projects. For every new project that’s undertaken knowledge is...

Public expenditure particularly on infrastructure has been shown to be of paramount importance to the development of many economies, including Zambia. Like many developing and developed countries, Zambia, has accessed and continues to access public external debt to finance infrastructure...

The Revised Sixth National Development Plan states that there will be an increase in urbanisation and infrastructure development. This process has an impact on the environment and economy therefore proper land use planning is critical to sustaining the economic developments. However, most of the...

Rail transport plays a critical role in the development of any country. With its inherent advantage of being bulk carrier, safer and cheaper, rail transport is an important cog in intermodal transportation. It is also more environmentally friendly, has less congestion and has a better fuel...

The construction industry has been one of the fastest growing industries in Zambia from 2010 to 2014, recording an average contribution of about 9.9 percent of National Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, there has been an imbalance in the distribution of works between local and foreign...