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Austin, S A, Thorpe, A, Root, D, Thomson, D and Hammond, J (2007) Integrated collaborative design. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 7–22.
Chileshe, N (2007) Quality management concepts, principles, tools and philosophies: A valid methodology for deployment within UK construction-related SMEs. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 49–67.
Oladapo, A A (2007) A quantitative assessment of the cost and time impact of variation orders on construction projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 35–48.
Oliver, N N and Brümmer, D G (2007) Factors influencing water consumption in South African schools. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 81–94.
Smallwood, J J and Haupt, T C (2007) Impact of the South African Construction Regulations on construction health and safety: Architects' perceptions. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 23–34.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: architecture; health and safety; South Africa
- ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
- URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/17260530710746588
- Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the impact on architects of recently introduced Construction Regulations in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach – Given the passing of the first anniversary of the promulgation of the Construction Regulations, a survey was conducted to determine the perceptions of member practices of the South African Institute of Architects. Findings – Findings include: the traditional project parameters in the form of cost, quality, and time are still perceived to be substantially more important than health and safety (H&S); the manifestations of the impact of the Construction Regulations are wide spread – increased H&S awareness predominates among the manifestations, followed by increased consideration for H&S by most stakeholders, and H&S predominates in terms of the extent to which the Construction Regulations will impact on various project parameters. Originality/value – The paper offers a valid argument for the inclusion of construction H&S to feature more prominently in architectural education and training programmes.
Tam, V W Y, Tam, C M and Ng, W C Y (2007) On prefabrication implementation for different project types and procurement methods in Hong Kong. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 68–80.