Construction mafia derailing projects causes engineers to flee

Construction mafia derailing projects causes engineers to flee Widespread concern has spread like wildfire across the built environment due to the construction mafia and gang-related activities on project sites. Yunus Bayat from the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) says that a major intervention is needed to protect infrastructure projects, investor confidence, and the […]

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The third annual ASAQS Conference promotes agility and adaptability

The third annual ASAQS Conference promotes agility and adaptability The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) Conference took place 2 August at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The Conference inspired quantity surveyors from across the country. Academic excellence and outstanding professional achievement was rewarded at the ASAQS Gala dinner. Prof. Kathy Mitchell received the […]

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Debunking the rate per square metre cost myth

Debunking the rate per square metre cost myth A “cost per square metre rate” is a method of expressing building cost that should be used with extreme caution by both clients and contractors involved in the cost comparison and cost planning process. So says former Association of South African Quantity Surveyor (ASAQS) President, Bert van […]

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