Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Title

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Title

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  • The quantity surveyor's contribution in improving feasibility of the design 
    Fowler, Bain Arthur; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Little is written about the influence of design on the feasibility or profitability of a construction project. Even less is known about the ability of the quantity surveyor to better the outcome.
  • The RDP housing system in South Africa 
    Greyling, Carin; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The Reconstruction and Development Programme in South Africa came into existence to provide housing to the poor. It seems that it is not always as clear cut as that. Many other factors also need some consideration to make ...
  • Retail development in rural and under-developed areas 
    Farrell, Dennis Abram; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-16)
    This research will determine if it is possible to pursue turnkey retail development in rural and underdeveloped areas in South Africa, which is sustainable and satisfies the needs of the community, the tenants and the ...
  • A review of the performance of the public sector implementing department and a private implementing agent : is there a role for an implementing agent in the private sector? 
    Mogadime, Mputsanyane Rosemary; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics, 2012-09-21)
    Client departments had entrusted delivery of construction of buildings to an infrastructure implementing department monopoly managed through a service delivery agreement within the inter-governmental framework. The performance ...
  • The risk management framework for organisations dealing with construction project management in South Africa 
    Makombo, Honorius Makombo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics, 2012-11-21)
    Risk management framework in the construction project management sector is the solution to a systematic step-by-step management of risks in organisations and projects. It is vital that all organisations become involved ...
  • Risk management strategies employed to minimise time and cost overruns: a case for Botswana's public sector building construction industry 
    Nthase, Phenyo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics, 2012-09-14)
    The objective of this study is to investigate Risk Management Strategies that could be used to minimize time and cost overruns currently experienced in Botswana’s Public Sector Building Construction Industry. This is ...
  • Sustainability analysis of a newly constructed stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup compared to the upgrade of an existing stadium 
    Lombard, Ilze; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup it was decided that a few new stadiums were to be constructed whilst other stadiums would be upgraded. The aim of this study is to compare the sustainability of a newly constructed ...
  • Telecommuting in the construction industry : an investigation into the want of utilising available telecommunication technologies 
    De Wet, Pierre; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    Research by traffic engineers has shown that most of the vehicular traffic in South Africa is carried on major roads in Gauteng (Van der Merwe, 2005:slide 11). Traditionally professionals in the built environment travel ...
  • To what extent is the construction industry utilizing the benefits offered by data analysis? 
    Mashele, Bongani Titus; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    Data trend analysis refers to the concept of collecting information and data to attempt to spot a pattern, or prevailing trend, in the information which occurs over time. Trend and data analysis provides adequate insight ...
  • Total quality management: what is it and how can it be implemented in roads construction? 
    Dam, Roland Hendrik; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    The South African construction industry is becoming more competitive with more contractors joining the industry every year. Contractors are tendering for jobs with lower profit margins to remain competitive. The quality ...
  • Towards a model local government for the development control department of a local authority 
    Bouwer, Wendy Liesel; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    The objective of this treatise was to devise a testing instrument to determine the effectiveness of a local government department. The aim was to provide a tool for staff development that would also assist management in ...
  • Transformer maintenance at Swaziland Electricity Company (S.E.C.) : a critical investigation 
    Dlamini, Muziwandile Ayanda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics, 2012-11-21)
    SEC being an electricity utility within the context of a developing country, Swaziland is faced with the multi-faceted challenges of providing electricity to the poor in remote areas, comply with environmental and international ...
  • Value management in the construction industry: what does it entail and is it a worthwhile practice? 
    Coetzee, Catharina Elizabeth (Liza); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Value management has been practised for many decades already, yet in South Africa most built environment professionals are only vaguely familiar with value management and do not realise the benefits of this practice and ...
  • What are the benefits of utilizing a quantity surveyor 
    Visser, Ian Giel; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-16)
    In the construction industry, the services rendered by quantity surveyors, are often seen to be a luxury component, only to be utilized in respect of large developments in the commercial sector. It is however of substantial ...
  • What is essential for a shopping centre to be a success? 
    Krugell, Berne Susanna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
  • When clients do not pay : a critical analysis of the legal remedies available to the South African building and civil engineering contractors and consultants 
    Robertson, Dirk Cornelius; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    Smooth cash flow ensures the effective delivery of projects and is essential to develop and sustain a healthy, professional and competitive construction industry. The adverse effect of late or non-payment of contractors ...
  • Which consultant as principal agent can contribute the most to the cost effectiveness of a building project ? 
    Janse van Rensburg, Johannes Albertus; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-06)
    For a client to decide which consultant in the professional team of a construction project will be the best equipped for the role as principal agent, it is necessary to compare the different constraints that may influence ...
  • Which type of slab is the most effective solution to concrete structures? 
    Visser, Willem David; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-06-30)
  • Will the implementation of building information modelling be advantageous to the South African construction industry? 
    Kaber, Rainer; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Over the past decade Building Information Modelling has been implemented in various countries, and is ...