Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Title

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  • The glass ceiling in construction companies is still firmly in place: what is the secret: gender differences or lack of abilities? 
    Marais, Claudi; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    Construction management requires a unique body of knowledge, skills and competencies. Women experience difficult circumstances and influences on entering the construction industry as professional managers. The origin of ...
  • Global standardisation of measuring systems 
    Van Staden, Corne Ilani; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    Standardisation across the globe has become an important tool to enable all of the users do their duties in the most efficient way and with the least amount of mistakes present. Over the decades various countries observed ...
  • Golf estate development 
    Hopkins, Dyason; 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, 2012-08-02)
    Golf estate developments are seen as liabilities in the building industry with regards to damage to the environment, waste of water, destruction of natural heritage and as communities created only for the rich. The ...
  • Green star rating, is it pain or glory? 
    Goosen, Hendrik Jacobus (Henri); 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, 2012-08-02)
    The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has developed a rating tool called ‘Green Star SA – Office v1’. This is a comprehensive evaluating system for rating the environmental design and performance of South ...
  • The guide to a QS profession 
    Graham, Stuart; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    Many scholars leave school not knowing what they should do with their lives and when given a career line to follow they don’t know what it is, how to get there and what it involves. The objective of this treatise is to ...
  • HEALTH CONDITION IN AND SURROUNDING CONSTRUCTION 
    Joubert, F.J.; 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, 2014-08-05)
    The health and environmental sacrifices are some of the biggest problems with construction and developing a world that better suits our needs and luxurious living standards. It is however unavoidable in most cases as we ...
  • HOW A QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN SOUTH AFRICA CAN USE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) TO STAY RELEVANT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 
    Beukes, Steyn; 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, 2014-08-04)
    Building Information Modeling is a term representing a new process or approach that is being widely implemented in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. If one works in this industry and has not yet heard ...
  • How can teambuilding make professional teams in the construction industry more efficient? 
    Gibbison, Duncan; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The construction industry ‘arena’ requires ‘teamwork’ for efficient execution. The ability to work together results in successful projects and satisfies the three major constraints imposed by clients in the construction ...
  • How does the economy influence the building industry regarding residential property developments? 
    Van Eeden, Carel Rudolph; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2009-10-26)
  • How effective are standard form construction contracts in dealing with contractors' claims 
    Croeser, Edeltraut; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Construction disputes between clients and contractors usually arise when contractors claim additional expenses caused by delays, variation orders, and extra work, among others. The objective of this treatise is to investigate ...
  • Increasing property values in townships 
    Mmutlana, Mamokwena Theresia; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-06-30)
  • The influence of buidling information modelling on the quantity surveying profession 
    Gee, Christine; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the latest technology in the built environment utilising data models. It is a multi-dimensional model that acts as a communication and information resource over the lifecycle of a ...
  • The influence of war on the contruction industry 
    Coetzer, Karolien; 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, 2012-07-03)
    Throughout history from the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall and even the construction of megalomanic structures, the construction industry has been greatly influenced by war. The objective of this is to identify the ...
  • Informal settlements in South Africa 
    Chikoto, Tinashe; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The objective of this treatise is to find out whether or not it is possible to take a proactive approach and improve the current living conditions of the informal settlers whilst waiting for the construction of low cost ...
  • Information management on construction sites : is Building Information Modelling (BIM) the solution? 
    Van Zyl, Richard; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    More and more delays are being caused on construction sites due to a lack of the correct information necessary to complete the project within the set time frames and cost effectively. The object of this treatise is to ...
  • Infrastructure development in South Africa 
    Venter, Armand; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The focus of this treatise is to look at the financial feasibility of infrastructure development in South Africa (mainly the improvement of transport facilities), and the impact it will have after completion of the main ...
  • Instalment Sales Agreement: an alternative home financing option in the property market 
    Kruger, Eduan (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics, 2014-08-04)
    The study was conducted in attempt to investigate the viability of the INSTALMENT SALE AGREEMENTS concept in the South African residential property market. The study aimed to answer the pressing question on whether the ...
  • An integrated approach to risk management during competitive tendering for local authorities by emerging building contractors in Botswana 
    Maina, Anthony; 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)
    The construction industry in Botswana has in the recent years come under severe pressure due to increased competition and a critical shortage of construction work. The competition has been as a result of a dramatic influx ...
  • Is 'breaking new ground' as a comprehensive plan for housing delivery, a realistic solution to the housing problem faced in South Africa? 
    Trusler, Ross Karl; 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)
    The national goal, to provide housing opportunities for all South Africans, and to eradicate informal settlements by the year 2014, is a noble one worthy of rallied support by all who can contribute. Breaking new ground ...
  • Is adjudication a better procedure for construction dispute resolution than mediation? 
    Van der Merwe, Christel Jolandi; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Arbitration is the most commonly used method of dispute resolution within the South African construction industry. Arbitration is becoming increasingly more expensive and time consuming and alternative methods of dispute ...