Competencies of professional quantity surveyors: a South African perspective

Nkado, Raymond; Meyer, Terry

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“…Also important here are cognitive, affective and conceptual skills, relationships and learning competencies (Spangenberg, 1990), together with other abilities such as self-knowledge, self-understanding, self-management and self-learning (Mole et al, 1993;Smith, 1993). These managerial competencies transcend specific occupations and are vital for effective performance in a globalized economy (Nkado and Meyer, 2001).…”

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“…Moreover, competent people are more likely to be capable of using their knowledge, abilities, skills, capabilities and personal attributes to achieve the objectives and standards required by their roles and functions and, hence, improve a firm's quest for competitive advantage (Nkado and Meyer, 2001). In recent years, Meyer and Semark (1996) and Meyer (1996) have thrown a spotlight on the role of organizational competencies, which cover technical as well as occupational and managerial competencies, in enhancing organizational performance.…”

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Emerging managerial competencies of professionals in the Tanzanian construction industry

Debrah

Ofori

2005

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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The managerial competencies required by professionals in the construction industry in Tanzania to operate effectively in a business environment which is changing as a result of a transition from a socialist to a free-enterprise economy, economic liberalization, globalization and regionalization are explored through a qualitative study. The study reveals that local Tanzanian construction firms are finding it difficult to compete with foreign companies for projects. This is mainly because Tanzanian professionals lack the competencies required to compete and manage projects in a liberalized market economy.The study thus highlights the need for Tanzanian construction professionals to acquire a better grasp of both occupational and organizational competencies. In this respect, it is suggested that they need post-experience training in order to acquire the competencies required to function successfully in a commercial environment.

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Emerging managerial competencies of professionals in the Tanzanian construction industry

Debrah

Ofori

2005

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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“…"A quantity surveyor is a professional in the construction industry who has the ability to analyse both cost components and practical physical construction works of a project in a successful way so as to be able to apply the results of his analysis in solving problems peculiar to each project" (Nkado, 2000). The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyor (NIQS) (2015) defines the profession of quantity surveying as "being responsible for total cost and procurement management, for the achievement of client's objectives in all types of capital projects and developments, from conception to commissioning and maintenance".…”

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Evaluation of Cost Estimation Techniques in Drc Valuation: A Comparative Assessment of Valuers and Quantity Surveyors in Lagos State

Aihie

Ikuabe

2018

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

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The aim of the research is to comparatively assess the knowledge and competency levels among valuers and quantity surveyors of cost estimation techniques used in DRC valuation. The study investigates the need for estate surveyors and valuers in Nigeria to improve their current knowledge of cost estimation techniques when valuing non-rent yielding and specialized properties using the DRC method of valuation. More importantly, it evaluates the need for valuers to engage in the services of quantity surveyors in order to ensure that accurate cost estimates are provided for use in the valuation process. The research methodology adopted in actualizing the aim of the present study made use of primary and secondary sources of data, which included texts, published research work and semi-structured questionnaire. Identical questionnaire was distributed to both valuers and quantity surveyors in Lagos and their responses were measured using statistical tables and simple percentages. A proficiency scale of the National Institute of Health was adopted to test the level of competence of cost estimation techniques amongst valuers and quantity surveyors and their responses were ranked. Furthermore, a two-sample t-test was used to compare the means of random samples drawn from the responses of these two populations. The findings showed that there was a lack of awareness more on the part of valuers than quantity surveyors when it came to the knowledge and use of current cost estimating methods when valuing properties using the DRC method of valuation. These findings also gave credence to the fact that the services of quantity surveyors most times were not commissioned when these cost estimates were to be determined for valuation, hence leading to properties being undervalued or overvalued. In a nutshell, the recommendations postulated dwelt on improving the cost estimating knowledge of estate surveyors and valuers through seminars, symposiums and workshops organised by NIESV and NIQS, awareness of the need for valuers to work with quantity surveyors to perfect valuation briefs involving the use of the DRC method and slight changes made to the curriculum of the study course “Estate Management” in tertiary institutions so as to accommodate taking courses in quantity surveying.

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“…Competency refers to the behavioural areas of performance while competence refers to the functional areas of performance or of competency itself as Le Deist and Winterton (2005) have articulated it. Since the functional areas are also diverse, competence has been further defined as including basic, core/essential, and optional, even within the field of built environment (e.g., Dada & Jagboro, 2015;Nkado, 2000). Basic competences are based on best practices and can be seen as foundational/building blocks (e.g., Bodenheimer, Ghorob, Willard-Grace, & Grumbach, 2014), while the optional competences are learner-defined (Darby, 2006;Ferrer-Caja & Weiss, 2002).…”

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South African Stakeholder Views of the Competency Requirements of Facilities Management Graduates

Azasu

Adewunmi

Babatunde

2018

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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The aim of this study is to evaluate South African stakeholder views of the content of the recently developed postgraduate course in Facilities Management at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. The study was done using a questionnaire survey of a cross-section of professionals registered with the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA). It covers technical, personal, interpersonal and professional skills as well as the ability to conceive, design, implement and operate business systems. It also highlights the degree of importance of these skills. The findings of this research will enable those designing FM programmes of study to ensure that their curricula are current and relevant to the needs of the relevant stakeholders within their contexts. The paper goes beyond previous research in the built environment in specifying the requisite proficiency levels in terms of the relevant skills and competencies.

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Competencies of professional quantity surveyors: a South African perspective

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Emerging managerial competencies of professionals in the Tanzanian construction industry

Emerging managerial competencies of professionals in the Tanzanian construction industry

Evaluation of Cost Estimation Techniques in Drc Valuation: A Comparative Assessment of Valuers and Quantity Surveyors in Lagos State

South African Stakeholder Views of the Competency Requirements of Facilities Management Graduates

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