Improving continuing professional development compliance among construction professionals through integrated strategies in South Africa

Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Johannes Siabatho Mpambela

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Abstract

Purpose: A high level of low compliance with continuing professional development (CPD) among construction professionals in developing countries is well acknowledged in existing literature. In spite of several interventions in CPD implementation, reforms and approaches in recent times, there does not seem to be an immediate improvement. This development calls for a re-think among stakeholders to adopt strategies that can yield the best results in uptake. Though several strategies have been proposed to potentially result in CPD uptake and compliance among construction professionals, these possible strategies have not been considered in an integrated manner. This study aims at identifying CPD delivery and implementation strategies that can significantly contribute to compliance and uptake among construction professionals in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach: Using a quantitative research design and a questionnaire survey, this study sought to identify effective CPD implementation strategies for construction professionals from a plethora of suggested ones that can engender increased uptake and compliance. Findings: By using multiple regression analysis, the results revealed “flexible e-learning platforms”, “standardisation of CPD model and formats by professional institutions”, “inclusion of CPD in tertiary curriculum to easily understand its importance” and “encouraging practices to have frequent in-house training sessions sharing experiences” as the most significant strategies that are likely to improve CPD uptake and compliance. Originality/value: Against the backdrop of the need to increase CPD uptake and compliance among professionals through flexible integrated approach comes to the fore the understanding and knowledge of the strategies that can engender CPD uptake and compliance among construction professionals in the construction industry in South Africa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)637-653
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Engineering, Design and Technology
Volume16
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Sept 2018

Keywords

  • CPD compliance
  • CPD strategies
  • Professional development
  • South Africa

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • General Engineering

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