Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Issue Date

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Issue Date

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  • New light weight steel frame structures oppose to conventional masonry brick construction 
    Breytenbach, B.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2009-08-17)
  • 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)
  • 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 ...
  • 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)
  • 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 ...
  • 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 products, processes and risk involved in property financing 
    Schmidt, Daniel Wilhelm Jacobus; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-06)
    Obtaining financing for property development is of fundamental importance to the development process. If the financing for a project cannot be secured, the project cannot continue. Property development is generally financed ...
  • A look at alternative wall construction systems and the approriateness of these wall systems in RDP housing 
    Ritchie, D.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-06)
    Alternative wall construction methods are developed almost on a daily basis. With the South African government unable to deliver quality Reconstruction and Development Program houses (RDP houses) in the specified time ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 practical considerations regarding coal mine rehabilitation and closure 
    De Beer, Abri; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Coal mine closure is an important subject for the coal mining industry and the community within SA. The coal mine closure process begins with planning during the project feasiblility assessment phase and concludes with the ...
  • Are South Africa's building regulations truly creating disabled friendly buildings or can these building regulations be improved on? 
    Engelbrecht, Catherine Frances; 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 establish whether the building regulations of South Africa create disabled friendly buildings. The building regulations will be assessed to determine whether these regulations can be ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Are environmentally friendly buildings appropriate in South Africa? 
    De Smedt, Jeanne Christelle; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Construction Economics (2010-07-13)
    Taking a look at how environmentally friendly buildings fit into South Africa's social, economical and cultural conditions and examining whether the concept is appropriate or not. By focusing on economic viability together ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...