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Determinants Of Rework Cost: A Comparative Analysis Of New Build Project And Renovation/Refurbishments Project In The South African Context, Ruben Ndihokubwayo Aug 2012

Determinants Of Rework Cost: A Comparative Analysis Of New Build Project And Renovation/Refurbishments Project In The South African Context, Ruben Ndihokubwayo

Ruben Ndihokubwayo

The research presented in this paper quantifies the magnitude and costs of rework experienced in new build and renovation/refurbishments projects. Pertinent literature related to rework occurrence and its associate impact has been reviewed. A total of 78 participants from both construction companies and consulting firms participated in this study. Quantitative approach was adopted and data was collected via questionnaire survey targeting purposively selected construction professionals in the Cape Peninsula metropolis. The data was analysed using descriptive (mean) and inferential (One way analysis) statistics. The findings reveal that refurbishment/renovation projects experienced higher rework cost comparatively to new build projects because of …


"We've Been Structured To Be Looted" - Some Reflections On The Systemic Underpinnings Of Corruption In Contemporary South Africa, Jeremy P. Cronin Aug 2012

"We've Been Structured To Be Looted" - Some Reflections On The Systemic Underpinnings Of Corruption In Contemporary South Africa, Jeremy P. Cronin

jeremy p cronin

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