AS 2007 Volume 14 Issue 1
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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 ... -
The management of government immovable assets
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: Asset management involves the management of immovable assets throughout its whole life cycle. This article presents the findings of research on the challenges facing National Government on the management of its ... -
The role of the CEO in the performance of construction Information Systems (IS): a pilot study
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between construction Information Systems (IS) performance and the involvement of the CEO. The information provided in this article is based on a knowledge, ... -
Clients’ views on quantity surveying competencies
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: Abstract Traditionally, quantity surveyors have fulfilled the function of financial and contract controller of projects and therefore proficiency in the related competencies is important. However, the quantity ... -
Project management processes simplified
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2007)English: Project management involves the application of a number of knowledge areas and processes to projects, some being applied more and some less rigorously, depending on the characteristics of the project considered. ... -
The management of clients’ strategic objectives using the JBCC principal building agreement: a case study
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: Meeting the strategic objectives of construction clients is paramount in construction procurement for the project to be regarded as successful by the client. It is contended that the choice of contractual arrangement ... -
Revitalisation of a historic building through performance evaluative research into workplace environmental conditions
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: Following the centennial celebrations of the University of the Free State in 2004, the need was identified to initiate a program according to which the image and future development of the university as a whole ...