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Barbosa, P S F and Pimental, P R (2001) A linear programming model for cash flow management in the Brazilian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 469-79.

Drew, D S, Ho, L C Y and Skitmore, M R (2001) Analysing a consultant's competitiveness in two-envelope fee tendering. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 503-10.

Eyiah, A K (2001) An integrated approach of financing small contractors in developing countries: a conceptual model. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 511-8.

Fox, S, Marsh, L and Cockerham, G (2001) Design for manufacture: a strategy for successful application to buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 493-502.

Griffith, A and Phillips, N (2001) The influence of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 upon the procurement and management of small building works. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 533-40.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (2001) General contractors' relationships with subcontractors: a strategic asset. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 541-9.

Li, Z, Anson, M and Li, G (2001) A procedure for quantitatively evaluating site layout alternatives. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 459-67.

Nkado, R N and Meyer, T (2001) Competencies of professional quantity surveyors: a South African perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 481-91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Competencies; ranking; quantity surveyors; South Africa
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2001.9709624
  • Abstract:

    A competency-based review of professional quantity surveying is important for service excellence and has continuing relevance in the built environment of the 21st century. A survey of quantity surveyors in professional practice in South Africa has provided a new perspective on the relative importance of competencies required for current and future quantity surveying services, and revealed notable gaps between the important competencies and current proficiency levels among practitioners. The survey was based on a structured questionnaire reflecting 23 defined competencies, which were derived from the literature and from in-depth interviews with selected practitioners. The results indicated that technically orientated competencies were rated of highest importance for current services, while management orientated competencies were rated of higher importance for future services. The profession was rated as deploying below average proficiency levels in marketing, advanced financial management, leadership and general management, and project management, although these received high current and future importance ratings. The findings suggest that initial and continuing education and training of professional quantity surveyors should emphasize the development of management-orientated competencies.

Skitmore, R M and Ng, T (2001) Australian project time-cost analysis: Statistical analysis of intertemporal trends. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 455-458.

Winch, G M and Carr, B (2001) Processes, maps and protocols: understanding the shape of the construction process. Construction Management and Economics, 19(05), 519-31.