Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Title

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Title

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  • Can the use of Cannibis (Hemp), when mixed with additives, be a suitable substitute to conventional building materials? 
    Leitch, Phillipa Anne; 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, 2012-12-13)
    This research will determine if it is viable to cultivate and process hemp into a building material to be used in the construction industry of South Africa. The effect on the environment of manufacturing and using conventional ...
  • The causes of delays on government housing construction projects in Botswana 
    Libetwa, Erick Kombuwa; 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 spate of delays on Botswana government housing construction projects has raised concern – not only to the government but also to the general public. The conditions of contract applicable to the Botswana government ...
  • The causes of design changes in petrochemical process plant projects in the Mpumalanga and Free State provinces in South Africa 
    Maherry, Andrew A.; 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 objective of this study is to determine and analyse the causes of design changes when executing petrochemical process plant projects in the Mpumalanga and Free State Provinces in South Africa. Data for analysis was ...
  • A comparative analysis between steel, masonry and timber frame construction in residential housing 
    Lyons, Michael; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-06)
    Masonry has been used for frame construction in residential housing for many years and is still a popular building method today. In South Africa masonry is the most common construction material which is not the case in ...
  • Concrete elements : timber faced formwork systems versus steel faced formwork systems and which is truly better for the contractor? 
    Van Niekerk, Alan Jon; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-16)
    Concrete construction today remains largely unchanged in basic principle. The largest labour and cost components have long been the formwork used to confine and shape the concrete in its plastic state. The objective of ...
  • Construction management versus construction project management 
    Howes, Christopher John; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Within the South African construction industry today, the terms Construction Management and Construction Project Management are used by professionals when in fact they themselves are unsure of the exact definition and ...
  • The construction of dams to ensure water security in South Africa 
    Kuun, George Frederick; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The construction of dams has always been the primary method to ensure adequate water supply in South Africa. The object of this treatise is to determine whether dam construction is still the best method in ensuring water ...
  • Cost management of the availability and utilization of mining earth moving equipment 
    Balt, Elizabeth J.P.; 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)
    The cost structure for the maintenance and repair contract is based on an equipment availability of ninety percent and is guaranteed by the service provider. It was proved that the actual utilization percentage achieved ...
  • Customer-perceived value: principles for the formulation of a policy framework to regulate the project management profession in construction in Botswana 
    Kaumba, Jacqueline; 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)
    This research focuses on the identification of perceived value by the client inherent in the project management attributes in terms of its benefits and the remuneration to be determined through a policy framework to ...
  • Delays in completion of building construction projects in the Botswana public sector by medium to large category C, D and E contractors 
    Musuya, Joseph; 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, 2012-11-14)
    A contract between a prospective building owner and a building contractor is rather like a contract of sell between a buyer of goods and the seller. What makes the building contractor different from the seller of goods, ...
  • Discrimination against women in the construction industry in South Africa 
    Jahn, Michelle; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-06-30)
    This paper is aimed to discover if women are still being discriminated against, given fair and equal opportunities as their male counterparts in the South-African construction industry. It also aims to provide possible ...
  • Does the government have a positive or negative influence in the South-African construction industry? 
    Groenewald, Yolanda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-06-30)
    The development of the construction industry in South-Africa is to a large extent influenced by the South African government. The South African government is one of the biggest role players in this ever growing ...
  • The effect building projects have on certain aspects of South Africa's economy 
    Roos, Theodor; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    South Africa was most fortunate to host the 2010 FIFA world cup during a world wide economic recession. Most economists and other professionals predicted that SA will experience the aftershock of the recession after the ...
  • The effectiveness of construction project management services towards clients' objectives in the building industry 
    Nkhabu, Liteboho; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-21)
    The major objectives of construction project management are still time, cost and quality but the management processes and procedures are different because of today’s economy and technology. With that, the construction ...
  • Effectiveness of planned maintenance in power stations 
    Mamabolo, Carl Matome; 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)
    Eskom has subdivided its power generation into competitive clusters. This has been done with a view to measuring individual plant reliability. The objective of this project is to study the impact of preventive maintenance ...
  • Estimating: a valid exercise or a false sense of security? 
    Breedt, Johannes P.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    The uses of estimates vary from project to project. Essentially an estimate will show the required budget to complete the project. Estimates will often be subject to adjustment in order to fit within the client’s ...
  • An estimator's lack of knowledge regarding the use of resources to calculate a rate; specifically focusing on Civil Engineering construction procedures 
    Billson, Annelien; 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 identity why estimators make certain common mistakes when compiling estimates. Estimators should educate themselves on what resources are available and how to use the available resources ...
  • An evaluation of construction project cost management for public works: a case for Botswana 
    Njamu, Harrison; 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, 2012-12-13)
    The construction industry in Botswana faces a problem of cost variances on the construction projects. Hence, the identified problem needs to be attended to. The study was an evaluation of how constructions cost on projects ...
  • Feasibility study to determine the potential for the privatization of routine road maintenance in Swaziland 
    Fakudze, Ishmond Mkhitsiko; 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)
    Developing countries have spent, and are spending millions of dollars annually in providing road infrastructure as a means of opening up the countryside to foreign investment and thus stimulating the economy for a better ...
  • 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 ...