AS 2013 Volume 20 Issue 1
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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 ... -
Post-occupancy evaluation of office buildings in a Johannesburg country club estate
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: The purpose of this article is to present the findings of a research project aimed at determining the level of satisfaction of building occupants in terms of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and the effect of ... -
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 ... -
Implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment in construction: a South African metropolitan area study
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: The institution of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) has had an impact on the economy in South Africa. Due to its extensive reliance on government procurement, BBBEE has had a substantial influence ... -
Investigating the use of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) in the South African commercial property market
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: The adoption of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) in the field of property valuation is a trend, considered controversial and not readily accepted by the valuation profession. The aim of the article is to report ... -
Organisational culture of the South African construction industry
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: Constant change and globalisation of the construction industry has prompted an international query into the understanding of organisations’ culture, highlighting its impact on effectiveness and performance. ... -
Health and safety management practices in small and medium enterprises in the South African construction industry
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: Considering its share in, and impact on national economies, the construction industry receives additional attention in terms of its performance and productivity, especially among small and medium contractors. ...
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