Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Subject "Quantity surveying"

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Construction Economics) by Subject "Quantity surveying"

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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Labour intensive projects in South Africa 
    Coetzer, J.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, 2012-07-03)
    The past legislation led to the result that a large portion of our population did not acquire the skill nor had the opportunity to effectively participate in South Africa's economy and to earn a living. The government ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...