AS 2011 Volume 18 Issue 2
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Tracing the origins of the Southern African building regulations, with specific reference to the period between 1650 and circa 1740
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: This paper uses contemporary definitions of building regulations and building standards to establish the first performance standard (and the source of building regulations) for Southern Africa. Specific focus is ... -
Preferential procurement in the public sector: the case of Amathole
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: The end of the apartheid era in South Africa ushered in a new institutional environment through changes to legislative frameworks in government depart-ments. A key aspect of the transformation is the economic ... -
A systems thinking approach to eliminate delays on building construction projects in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: It is obvious that the performance of firms and their market competitiveness hinge on project delivery time. Many approaches have been used to reduce the effect of the potential factors of delay on project delivery ... -
Strategic management: an Eastern Cape construction SME case study
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) fulfil an important role in the long-term growth and development of the economy of the country. The development and growth of construction SMEs are important for all ... -
Technology management in construction: lessons for the practice of architecture
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: The relevance of managing technology to architectural practices in South African construction cannot be overemphasised. As major stakeholders in the construction industry with particular significant contributions ...
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