Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:May 2007The paper reviews the potential application of NFC in construction, identifies the prerequisite mechanical properties for equivalency, and prepares the targeted values for mechanical properties of NFC in construction. The mechanical properties ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn V; Knoetze, Theunis PDate:May 2007In exploring the possibility of establishing a theory of construction for development, this paper reviews concepts of theory and theory formulation, contextualises optimal developmental modalities, describes the role of construction within ...Read more
Author:Louw, MRDate:Sep 2006Empowerment impact assessment (EmpIA) is a quantitative and qualitative process, developed to evaluate the empowerment opportunities in civil engineering projects. It informs the design and construction processes of the projects and records ...Read more
Author:Osburn, LDate:Jan 2010The construction industry has turned to energy modelling in order to assist them in reducing the amount of energy consumed by buildings. However, while the energy loads of buildings can be accurately modelled, energy models often under-predict ...Read more
Author:De Lange, Willem J; Nahman, Anton; Theron, ADate:May 2009The valuation of estuarine goods and services serves to highlight the degree to which estuaries contribute to human well-being and to show that the social cost of activities which contribute to estuary degradation could be greater than the ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Jan 2006This paper analyses construction foresight studies and construction reform initiatives with a view to identifying lessons for developing countries. It notes the number of construction reform initiatives over the last 60 years, mostly in the ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Nov 2010Construction is responsible for 50 per cent of all resources consumed in the world making it one of the least sustainable global industries. Although it is difficult to quantify, largely due to the highly variable amount of waste generated ...Read more
Author:Ampofo-Anti, NLDate:Jun 2007This paper aims to highlight the discrepancies between current built environment education and Critical Outcomes requirements of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF)Read more