Browsing AS 2010 Volume 17 Issue 2 by Issue Date
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The South African property industry: overview and issues for research
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: The South African property industry is unique in that it has both ‘first’- and ‘third’-world characteristics in close juxtaposition. This article engages with two related questions. First, it provides an overview ... -
’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 ... -
State involvement in self-help housing: reflections from the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: When John Turner forwarded his theories on self-help housing, he emphasised the concept of dweller control and argued that the state should not be involved in housing construction processes. Although there was ... -
The status of business social responsibility among SMMEs in the built environment of Gauteng Province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: Many small, micro- and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) of South Africa in the built environment do not use business social responsibility as a necessary management performance function to market and sustain their ... -
The impact of hyperinflation on the Zimbabwean construction industry
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: The purpose of this article is to indicate the effects of hyperinflation on the Zimbabwean construction industry. The latter, much like its successful regional and international counterparts, contributes towards ... -
The impact of corruption on the Malawian construction industry
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: The background of corruption dates back to 2000 years ago. Corruption takes the form of bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, graft, and embezzlement. The main medium of corruption is poorly functioning institutions, ... -
The impact of affordability on house price dynamics in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: Lately, the residential property market in South Africa has experienced much turbulence. Some perceived growth as a ‘property bubble’, while others considered it a healthy investment opportunity. This article ...