Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Issue Date

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Issue Date

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  • Production in construction 
    Koch, Francois; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Is property a good investment in the current economic climate? 
    Henning, Pieter Corne; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Investment in a broad sense is much like saving, but with the key difference of there being risk involved in investment. One is often lead to believe that when it comes to investment the higher the risk, the higher the ...
  • Productivity in the construction industry 
    Fischer, Riaan; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Productivity is core to the success of any project and has a direct impact on the program of any project. Therefore one must understand and effectively manage productivity on the job. The objective of this treatise is ...
  • The need for effective waste management planning on site 
    Olivier, Christoffel Johannes Wolfaardt; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    The effective monitoring of wastes generated, placed and removed is most of the time not done. The latter means that time, money, fast and effective removal, recycling of waste contamination, health , theft and safety are ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Overheads are not just a cost 
    Hammer, Frederick; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    The predominant view by contractors is that overheads are mainly seen as harvesters of retained earnings and that their associated costs are often to blame for reduced profits (or loss.) The research found that overheads ...
  • 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 ...
  • The privitisation of the electricity industry in South Africa 
    Grobbelaar, Ivan Christiaan; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    Since about 2007 there have been ever increasing power cuts across South Africa coupled with sharp increases in tariffs that end up hurting producers and consumers alike and these problems are still ongoing in 2010. The ...
  • 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 ...
  • Is modular buildings/construction beneficial to the construction industry 
    Rampersadh, Diran; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2011-04-15)
    The objective of this thesis is to define and explain the benefits as well as the limitations of modular construction. It will try to educate and familiarize the reader, builder and consumer about modular buildings/construction ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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)
  • 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 ...