Doctoral Degrees (Quantity Surveying and Construction Management)
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The use of ratio conceptual cost estimation for petrochemical construction projects in South Afric
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: The fast pace in which construction projects are being executed and the fact that almost all green field projects in the petrochemical industry are constructed by means of "fast-track" methodologies, has the effect ... -
The construction project manager as communicator in the property development and construction industries
(University of the Free State, 2015-04-10)English: Ineffective project communication may lead to project failure in respect of expected outcomes. Communication in the construction industry is important even though a qualified project team and manager plan, organise ... -
Procurement guidelines for project success in cost planning of construction projects
(University of the Free State, 2014)English: A number of factors contribute to cost overruns and delays in projects, some within the control of the project team, most of them not. These cost overruns and delays lead to additional costs and loss of productivity ... -
Project management in the built environment: the need for industry specific knowledge
(University of the Free State, 2014-07-23)English: The use of project management has expanded and is used in many industries. The generic component of project management across all industries without the necessary technical knowledge has been debated. This study ... -
The influence of human behaviour factors on construction productivity
(University of the Free State, 2013)Human factors as important sources for increasing efficiency and performance in the construction industry are often cited as contributors to project success. This stems from the limited success of technical management of ... -
Volwassenheid van bourekenkundige kommunikasie in die konstruksiebedryf
(University of the Free State, 2014-05-27)English: Although the quantity surveyors had laid their claim to the building industry for more than a century, poor scientific knowledge analyses with reference to the professional communication capabilities and communication ... -
The development and assessment of and integrated skills development model for emerging construction contractors
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: Many strategies for emerging construction contractor development that are based on instruments such as targeted procurement have generally failed to empower emerging contractors because they are implemented without ...