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Client attitude to health and safety – a report on contractor’s perceptions
(University of the Free State, 2009)
English: The purpose of this article is to present findings of a preliminary survey on
contractors’ perceptions of clients’ attitude relative to health and safety (H&S)
implementation in the construction industry of ...
The calculation of acceleration costs on construction projects
(University of the Free State, 2009)
English: A lack of understanding often exists between contractors, client organisations
and consultants as to what may, and what may not, be included in acceleration
claims on construction projects. The aim of this article ...
The calculation of acceleration costs on construction projects
(University of the Free State, 2009)
English: A lack of understanding often exists between contractors, client organisations and consultants as to what may, and what may not, be included in acceleration claims on construction projects. The aim of this article ...
Client attitude to health and safety – a report on contractor’s perceptions
(University of the Free State, 2009)
English: The purpose of this article is to present findings of a preliminary survey on contractors’ perceptions of clients’ attitude relative to health and safety (H&S) implementation in the construction industry of Botswana ...
Impact of the South African construction regulations as perceived by project managers
(University of the Free State, 2006)
English: International research indicates that construction clients and built environment consultants such as project managers, designers, and quantity surveyors influence and can contribute to construction health and ...
Beyond Egan’s supply chain management: advancing the role of logistics in the South African construction industry
(University of the Free State, 2007)
English: The construction industry has globally been identified by investors and portfolio managers as under-performing in terms of return on investment (ROI), while simultaneously exposing the capital investment of investors ...
Managing risks associated with the JBCC (principal building agreement) from the South African contractor’s perspective
(University of the Free State, 2009)
English: Construction is a complex and risky business. It is a time-consuming process involving a multitude of organisations with different objectives and skills. In addition, increasing client expectations coupled with ...
Comparative analysis of design management procedures in manufacturing and architecture
(University of the Free State, 2008)
English: Design changes due to lack of constructability, cost overruns, delays and dissatisfied clients are but a few of the problems experienced in construction on the account of the poor management of the design processes. ...
The capacity of emerging civil engineering contractors
(University of the Free State, 2008)
English: Construction management competencies are essential to realise sound practices among and to realise optimum performance by, inter alia, emerging civil engineering contractors. Such competencies enable the success ...
Exploring communication challenges due to language and cultural diversity on South African construction sites
(University of the Free State, 2013)
English: Communication can be traced to, among others, an individual’s language
and cultural background. These aspects play a fundamental role in ensuring
effective communication. Literature surveys show that language ...