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The use of ratio conceptual cost estimation for petrochemical construction projects in South Afric
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: The fast pace in which construction projects are being executed and the fact that almost all green field projects in the petrochemical industry are constructed by means of "fast-track" methodologies, has the effect ... -
Building contracts, a means to manage the construction process: a South African perspective
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: The construction contract, in particular the building contract, is reviewed in this study. Some view risk management and protection of the parties’ interests as being the main objectives of this contract. This ... -
Sustainable human settlement development: cost implications of going green
(University of the Free State, 2016)The South African government directs low income housing in the framework of sustainable development with clear guidelines (South Africa. Department of Human Settlements, National Housing Code: Part 3, 2009). However, the ... -
Risk management in the construction environment: the effects of decision making and communication
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: A number of factors contribute to cost overruns, time complications, specification details, and weak communication. Some are within the control of the project team, but most of them are not. These complications ... -
Green rooftop systems: a South African perspective
(University of the Free State, 2016-02-29)The purpose of this study is to determine the outcome of green rooftop systems in South Africa. Cities in South Africa are expanding with new developments. With development and expansion comes the increase in pollutants, ... -
Die volwassenheid van die bourekenaar se kontraktuele kommunikasievermoë
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: The aim of this article is to identify principles that support the quantity surveyor to communicate effectively in contractual communication and measure these principles to determine the maturity standard of the ... -
The construction project manager in South Africa: analysis of industry-specific knowledge
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: Construction project managers in the built environment come from various backgrounds and knowledge bases; therefore, the project managers’ project management set may differ. The type of knowledge required to ... -
’n Model vir die meting van die bourekenaar se kommunikasievolwassenheid
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: The aim of this article is to describe the identification and measurement of the determinants important for a communication maturity model leading to the development of a communication maturity model to measure ... -
The status quo of green-building education in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: There is countrywide a lack of relevant and necessary professional and tertiary institutions offering education and training in green building in South Africa. This causes a lack of awareness, knowledge and skill ... -
’n Verkennende meting van die kommunikasievolwassenheid van die bourekenaars- en ingenieursprofessies in die konstruksiebedryf
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: The possible lack of scientific analyses with reference to the maturity of the quantity surveyor and engineering professions’ communication capabilities and communication instruments in the construction industry ... -
The construction project manager as communicator in the property development and construction industries
(University of the Free State, 2015-04-10)English: Ineffective project communication may lead to project failure in respect of expected outcomes. Communication in the construction industry is important even though a qualified project team and manager plan, organise ... -
Procurement guidelines for project success in cost planning of construction projects
(University of the Free State, 2014)English: A number of factors contribute to cost overruns and delays in projects, some within the control of the project team, most of them not. These cost overruns and delays lead to additional costs and loss of productivity ... -
Project management in the built environment: the need for industry specific knowledge
(University of the Free State, 2014-07-23)English: The use of project management has expanded and is used in many industries. The generic component of project management across all industries without the necessary technical knowledge has been debated. This study ... -
The influence of human behaviour factors on construction productivity
(University of the Free State, 2013)Human factors as important sources for increasing efficiency and performance in the construction industry are often cited as contributors to project success. This stems from the limited success of technical management of ... -
Competence levels of alternate dispute resolution facilitators in the construction industry in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2012-07)English: The complex nature of the construction industry calls for an effective claims management system which is supported by Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). Research indicates that ADR is not applied effectively in ... -
Volwassenheid van bourekenkundige kommunikasie in die konstruksiebedryf
(University of the Free State, 2014-05-27)English: Although the quantity surveyors had laid their claim to the building industry for more than a century, poor scientific knowledge analyses with reference to the professional communication capabilities and communication ... -
Urban Renaissance and the delivery of sustainable communities: the influence of the physical environment on the quality of life of communities
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: All people basically want the same things: a home, work, healthy economy, good public services, infrastructure and an attractive and safe environment. Some areas have many of these that should be preserved and ... -
The development and assessment of and integrated skills development model for emerging construction contractors
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: Many strategies for emerging construction contractor development that are based on instruments such as targeted procurement have generally failed to empower emerging contractors because they are implemented without ... -
An evaluation of the right to “access to adequate housing” in Joe Morolong Local Municipality, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2014-02)English: Among the rights in the Bill of Rights contained in the South African Constitution is the right to access adequate housing. This right is bound up with other rights in the Constitution, including the right to have ... -
'n Projekbestuurdersprofiel vir die konstruksiebedryf
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: Project managers within the construction industry possibly have a lack of sufficient and effective management skills. This study aims to find solutions, and to propose a model with guidelines for creating a profile ...
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