Browsing Construction + Engineering Undergraduate Research by Date Published

Key procurement selection criteria of Auckland interior fitout clients: An empirical study

Mahon, Cameron (2011)

Over the past twenty years the construction industry has developed a myriad of alternative procurement routes to offer its clients. As a result of this vast quantity of options it has become imperative that construction ...

Survival strategies of services subcontracting firms in an economic downturn

Scott, Bevan (2011)

The construction industry is extremely responsive to the pressures of the economic conditions of the wider economy. Between 2007 and 2008 a major economic downturn affected economies around the world. New Zealand was one ...

Factors affecting the bid/ no bid decision making process of small to medium size contractors in Auckland

Ma, Huan (2011)

Companies must have the capability to deal with various bidding situations successfully in today‟s highly competitive construction market. The first step that the companies need to consider is whether to bid or not to bid ...

Accuracy of estimating techniques for predicting residential construction costs – A case study of an Auckland residential construction company

Barzandeh, Mohammad (2011)

Estimating is one of the most important functions of a successful project. Accurate estimates optimise good contracting as well as the process of calculating and analysing all the costs that will enter into a particular ...

Factors affecting building services designs of consultants vs. that of design & build subcontractors in Melbourne

Yanez, Mathew (2011)

Building services make up a large portion of a building's capital cost and are also responsible for majority of its operating cost throughout its life. If designed or installed incorrectly can cause damage, nuisance or ...

The adaptation and implementation of lean production in the New Zealand construction industry

Sadler, Luke (2011)

Japanese manufacturers and in particular Toyota in the 1990s have had large amounts of success in the car manufacturing industry. This success has been directly attributed to a set of management tools and methods put in ...

Mega-events or hallmark events: Rugby World Cup 2011 on Auckland’s infrastructure

Shahwe, Tutsirai (2011)

This research report looks at how Auckland has transformed itself in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC), and explored briefly the impacts and planning processes. Internationally, mega events have been used by ...

Project management competencies that lead to project success in the Auckland commercial construction market

Anderson, Daniel (2011)

Project Manager (PM) is a title commonly used in the construction industry and given to people carrying out many roles. Each role having its own particular skill set. This project investigated the skills required of a ...

Employee motivation factors within a large New Zealand construction company

Holmes, Bartt (2011)

Despite the popularity of motivational research in the latter half of the twentieth century, little has been undertaken within the New Zealand construction industry and internationally little evidence exists on the motivation ...

The carbon footprint of the increase in home insulation levels in New Zealand

Andric, Jovan (2011)

As an energy saving measure, part of an integrated response to mitigate climate change, the New Zealand Government raised the legal minimum requirements for the thermal performance of new homes. A carbon footprint provides ...

How do Auckland commercial property investors address the changes in office tenants’ requirements?

Zhao, Sheila (2011)

Office tenants’ requirements have changed over the last decade since they are looking for more flexible office environments in order to minimize their total occupancy costs. Office property investors need to understand the ...

The use of schedules of quantities in providing financial management in construction projects

Jackson, Grant (2011)

The Schedule of Quantities (SOQ) emerged after the industrial revolution of the 19th century in Europe however due to the popularity of alternative procurement methods, their use over the past 20 years has dramatically ...

Weathering the global financial crisis 2008-2011: Successful business strategies for the New Zealand boat building export industry

Waller, Margaret (2011)

The export boat building sector is predominantly focused on the construction of custom and semi-custom projects with individual customers. It is a very volatile market characterised by a high level of complexity and low ...

Strategies adopted by a property development firm to survive in an economic downturn

Bufton, Scott (2011)

This research paper addresses the question, ― What strategies can a property development firm adopt to survive in an economic downturn? The methodology used to answer the question was firstly researching the New Zealand ...

Loss estimation and data storage methods utilised by stakeholders involved in residential reconstruction - A study of the Canterbury earthquake

Burrell, Daniel (2011)

The importance of natural disaster economic loss estimations cannot be overstated. They help to assist policy maker in mitigation decisions, risk assessments and track the losses which occur due to such events. Despite ...

Factors affecting the uptake of building information modelling (BIM) in the Auckland architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) industry

McCartney, Christian (2010)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is seen as the next big paradigm shift in the building design and construction industry since the move from traditional drafting to 2D computer aided design systems, but although it has ...