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Research Articles (Construction Economics): Recent submissions

  • Governance structures for real estate transactions : markets, networks and hierarchies in Windhoek's urban low-income settlements 
    Mooya, Manya Mainza; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (The Physical Development Sciences, University of the Free State, 2012-12)
    This article examines the relative prevalence of markets, hierarchies and networks in the governance of real-estate transactions under three property rights regimes in Windhoek’s low-income settlements. These ...
  • What are the legal remedies available to contractors and consultants to enforce payment? 
    Maritz, M.J. (Marthinus Johannes); Robertson, Dirk Cornelius (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2012-10)
    Smooth cash flow ensures the effective delivery of projects and is fundamental to develop and sustain a healthy, professional and competitive construction industry. The adverse effect of late or non-payment of contractors ...
  • Adjudication as an alternative dispute resolution method in the South African construction industry 
    Maiketso, Ntsoli C.; Maritz, M.J. (Marthinus Johannes) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2012-10)
    Adjudication has recently been introduced to the South African construction industry as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. This study investigates what the requirements are for the industry to realize the full ...
  • Methodology to determine the value of a poultry farm 
    Joubert, J.C.N.; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Routledge, 2011)
    Much uncertainty exists about the most useful method to value a poultry farm. The purpose of the research is to determine the method of valuation that is the most appropriate and reliable for the valuation of a broiler ...
  • Can listed property shares be a surrogate for direct property investment behaviour? 
    Boshoff, Douw Gert Brand; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Department of Economics, University of Pretoria, 2012)
    The listed property sector in South Africa has grown to a size which could be considered to be a good representation of the income producing property market in general. Stock market listed property investment funds offer ...
  • Doubts raised on the validity of construction and payment guarantees 
    Maritz, M.J. (Marthinus Johannes) (The Physical Development Sciences, University of the Free State, 2011)
    It has become common practice in the building industry for contractors to provide employers with a construction guarantee. These guarantees, which are defined as being on call or on demand, usually provide that a certificate ...
  • The impact of affordability on house price dynamics in South Africa 
    Boshoff, Douw Gert Brand (The Physical Development Sciences, University of the Free State, 2010)
    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 considers the ...
  • Is project management a benefit to the Botswana construction industry? 
    Himayumbula, Terryson K.; Prinsloo, Hendrik F. (The Physical Development Sciences, University of the Free State, 2010)
    Project management has become a popular topic in the construction industry throughout the world. Botswana is no exception and many developers are now insisting that project managers should also be in charge of their ...
  • Injecting a rapid rail link into a metropolis 
    Du Plesssis, Johann (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2010-09)
    No abstract available.
  • Architectural traditions of Mapungubwe and Bambandyanalo (K2) 
    Meyer, Andrie; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Vaal Triangle Faculty of Northwest University in South Africa, 2010-07)
    This article is concerned with the identification of culturally significant architectural structures and features on the archaeological sites Mapungubwe and K2, two 11th to 13th century AD African capitals in the current ...
  • Outsourcing scorecard for the UN and similar international public sector organisations 
    Charles, K.A.; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Juta, 2009)
    Outsourcing has become one of the most powerful, organisation-shaping management tools available today. However, the UN's experience in outsourcing is limited to providing troops for peacekeeping operations. The purpose ...
  • The calculation of acceleration costs on construction projects 
    Maritz, M.J. (Marthinus Johannes); Schutte, Andries (The Physical Development Sciences, University of the Free State, 2009)
    A lack of understanding often exists between contractors, client organisations and consultants as to what may, and what may not, be included in acceleration claims on construction projects. The aim of this article is to ...
  • Property rights, real estate markets and poverty alleviation in Namibia's urban low income settlements 
    Mooya, Manya Mainza; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Elsevier, 2010)
    This paper presents part results of case study research which investigated the relationship between property rights, real estate markets and poverty alleviation in Namibia's urban low income settlements. This paper addresses ...
  • Outsourcing United Nations peacekeeping roles and support functions 
    Charles, K.A.; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2009)
    The paper examines the use of private security organisations in a peacekeeping role as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to United Nations (UN) peacekeepers, and develops an outsourcing scorecard for the UN. ...
  • Will the implementation of a total quality management system benefit South African construction companies? 
    Joubert, W.; delays on construction projects; Basson, G.A.J. (Gert) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2005-05)
    The increased levels of competition experienced in recent times in the construction sector due to globalisation and the economic downturn highlighted the need for South African construction companies to be more competitive. ...
  • The selection of property management software 
    Van den Berg, S.; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2004-05)
    Property management software packages have become essential tools in the management of properties and related facilities. In this paper, criteria for the comparative evaluation of property management software packages are ...
  • A framework for successful hotel developments 
    Venter, I.; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria, 2007-06)
    Although there are similarities between hotel and other commercial property developments, hotel development has unique characteristics and requires specific management expertise. Hotels are usually 'single-use' properties, ...
  • Quality management in South African architectural practices 
    Munting, P.; Cruywagen, J.H.H. (Hoffie) (Elsevier, 2008-04)
    The building and construction industries worldwide are experiencing ever closer scrutiny of their operations as pressure mounts from clients to address the inefficiencies inherent therein. The issue of quality is of pivotal ...
  • Evaluation of the effect of suretyship on rapid delivery public sector construction projects 
    Nemato, Tsikadzashe; Maritz, M.J. (Marthinus Johannes) (South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2007-06)
    Suretyship is one of the performance risk management measures used in modern construction contracts. Construction contracts, such as the FIDIC, JBCC Series 2000 and GCC 2004, offer pro forma deeds of suretyship and guarantee ...
  • Lack of affordable housing finance in Malawi's major urban areas 
    Nyasulu, E. Chapinduka; Cloete, C.E. (Christiaan Ernst) (Emerald, 2007)
    Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the unaffordability of housing and limited access to finance as limiting factors to the provision of adequate housing in the urban areas of Malawi. Design/meth ...