Perceptions of Time, Cost and Quality Management on Building Projects

P.A Bowen; K.S Cattel; K.A Hall; P.J Edwards; R.G Pearl

doi:10.5130/AJCEB.v2i2.2900

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Published: Nov 17, 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i2.2900

P.A Bowen

University of Cape Town

K.S Cattel

University of Cape Town

K.A Hall

University of New South Wales

P.J Edwards

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

R.G Pearl

University of Natal

Abstract

This paper examines the relative intrinsic importance of the effective management of projecttime, cost and quality in the attainment of client objectives. The findings from a questionnairesurvey are presented. The survey explored the perceptions of South Africanclients concerning their objectives and the project time, cost and quality management associatedwith building procurement systems in South Africa. The findings indicate thatmis-perceptions exist between clients, contractors and building professionals regardingthe time, cost and quality management associated with building projects, and the contributionthis makes to the attainment of client objectives.

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Bowen, P., Cattel, K., Hall, K., Edwards, P., & Pearl, R. (2012). Perceptions of Time, Cost and Quality Management on Building Projects. Construction Economics and Building, 2(2), 48-56. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i2.2900

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2002): AJCEB

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P.A Bowen, University of Cape Town

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