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Chiu, Wai Yee Betty, and Fung Fai Ng. "Enhancement of organizational commitment through propensity to trust." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 22, no. 3 (May 18, 2015): 272–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-04-2013-0029.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perception of propensity to trust and organizational commitment of quantity surveyors and examine if propensity to trust among working partners enhances organizational commitment of quantity surveyors. Design/methodology/approach – Organizational commitment and propensity to trust is linked through the framework of social exchange. Quantitative approach with questionnaire survey is employed to investigate whether propensity to trust would enhance organizational commitment. Questionnaires are sent to the quantity surveyors who are professional members of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and are working in the Hong Kong construction industry. In total, 71 valid responses are obtained for data analysis. Findings – Contrary to prediction, propensity to trust does not show significant relationship with both affective and continuance commitment. The two propensity to trust scales show different results on the relationship with normative commitment (NC). When working relationship is taken into consideration, quantity surveyor’s propensity to trust the partner who has the worst working relationship has significant and positive impact on the surveyor’s NC level; whilst quantity surveyor’s propensity to trust the partner who has the best working relationship does not has significant positive impact on the surveyor’s NC level. Practical implications – To improve propensity to trust among quantity surveyors, consultant companies should provide professional-related training programme to quantity surveyors as to explore their potential. The provision of training programs would also help quantity surveyors feel that they are supported by the organization, which would improve their commitment to the organization. Originality/value – This is the first study to apply the social exchange theory to study organizational commitment within the quantity surveying profession and construction industry, which provides a new point for understanding the concept amongst the profession and industry.
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Dada, Joshua Oluwasuji. "A Career Path Framework for Quantity Surveyors in Nigeria Private Practice." Journal of Construction Business and Management 2, no. 2 (August 21, 2018): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.15641/jcbm.2.2.94.

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In a typical organization, career path helps employees to understand what is expected of them based on the positions they occupied. This also allows them to participate in managing their career progress. Many quantity surveying firms do not have career development path for their quantity surveyor (QS) employees and this has limited their performance at work. This paper, therefore, develops a career path framework for quantity surveyors in private practice in Nigeria. A combination of survey and interviews were employed to elicit the required data. The study population are in two categories. Firstly, the quantity surveying firms, while the respondents in the firms are the principal partners and their employees. The second category is the chairmen of the state chapters of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. The findings of the study establish the career path progression for a quantity surveyor in private practice which ranges from trainee quantity surveyor, assistant quantity surveyor, quantity surveyor, senior quantity surveyor, principal quantity surveyor, chief quantity surveyor, partner and principal partner/consultant in that order. The proposed conceptual framework signifies and demonstrates the necessary benchmark to resolving common problems about career progression and development among quantity surveyor in private practice. This is seen as having a positive effect on harmonious working relationship and quality service delivery.Keywords: Career development, Career path, Framework, Nigeria, Private Practice, Quantity Surveyors.
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Kamaruddeen, Ahmed Mohammed, and Wahida Wahi. "Quantity Surveyors in the Shipbuilding Industry." GATR Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review (GJBSSR) Vol.8(2) Apr-Jun 2020 8, no. 2 (June 7, 2020): 87–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2020.8.2(3).

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Objective - This study explores the role of quantity surveyors in the procurement of vessels in the Malaysian shipbuilding industry. The study’s objectives include defining the quantity surveyors’ relevance in the vessels, identifying the skills required of quantity surveyors by shipbuilding companies, and identifying the professional services quantity surveyors can offer to shipbuilding companies. Methodology/Technique – This study adopts an exploratory research design, mixed-method, sequential data collection, and the simple random sampling technique to select a sample size of 52 shipbuilders out of the 59 shipbuilding companies operating in Sarawak, Malaysia. The qualitative data was obtained through an interview held with the executive director of a large-sized shipbuilding company in Sibu town. Finding - A questionnaire survey was also carried out among the shipbuilding companies operating in Sibu town. A total of 21 usable questionnaires were received, yielding a 21% response rate. Descriptive statistics were obtained with the use of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. The results show that quantity surveyors are relevant in the shipbuilding industry. It was also found that quantity surveyors are required to be familiar with the shipbuilding design, materials, process, and contract. Novelty - The results suggest that the essential services that quantity surveyors can provide to the shipbuilding companies are estimating and cost planning. This study complements the existing literature on shipbuilding and provides a direction for the advancement of the quantity surveying profession. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: O13, O14. Keywords: Quantity Surveying; Shipbuilding Industry; Shipbuilding Companies; Sarawak; Malaysia. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Kamaruddeen, A.M; Wahi W. 2020. Quantity Surveyors in the Shipbuilding Industry, Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review 8(2): 87 – 101. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2020.8.2(3)
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Dada, Joshua Oluwasuji, and Godwin Onajite Jagboro. "A framework for assessing quantity surveyors’ competence." Benchmarking: An International Journal 25, no. 7 (October 1, 2018): 2390–403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-05-2017-0121.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for assessing quantity surveyors’ competence level. Design/methodology/approach Delphi survey research approach was adopted for the study. This involved a survey of panel of experts, constituted among registered quantity surveyors in Nigeria, and obtaining from them a consensus opinion on the issues relating to the assessment of quantity surveyors’ competence. In total, 27 out of the shortlisted 38 member panel provided valid results in the two rounds of Delphi survey conducted. A conceptual framework linking educational training, professional capability and professional development is developed. Findings The findings establish the ratings of the identified three competence criteria. On a scale of 0–100 percent rating, educational training was scored 34.04 percent, professional capability 45.22 percent and professional development 20.74 percent. Originality/value The proposed framework provide a conceptual approach in assessing quantity surveyor overall competence. Specifically, it demonstrates the significance of the identified three competence criteria groupings in the training, practice and development of quantity surveying profession. It could therefore serves as foundation of on how quantity surveyors are trained, developed and evaluated.
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Zainordin, Nadzirah, Zamzarina Md Judyar, Nur Syahirah Zafarull, and Nor Azizah Zalin. "Exploration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Application: An Understanding Among Quantity Surveyor in Malaysia." Journal of Engineering & Technological Advances 5, no. 2 (2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.35934/segi.v5i2.1.

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This study begins with a broad literature review to understand the Building Information Modelling (BIM) concept. Quantity Surveyors star as an influential role as qualified, trained, and proficient in dealing with glitches relating to construction expenditure, supervision, and consultation in the construction industry. When the task is getting crucial, an assistant from technology may help faster and smoother the process and task. This study aims to investigate an understanding of the application of BIM among Quantity Surveyor in Malaysia. According to the Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia's official website, 101 registered Quantity Surveying Consultant firms were in 2018. This study targeted 1000 persons from different firms and expected to respond from at least 278 persons due to time constraints. The other criteria of the respondents include years of experience in the industry. Quantity Surveying Consultant firms would be the most suitable people to answer a questionnaire survey for this study. The registered Quantity Surveying Consultant firms are very well proficient in the quantity surveying practice and services. Therefore, by choosing Quantity Surveying Consultant firms to be the respondent may help in getting the most consistent answer and higher accuracy of the exploration of Quantity Surveyors productivity by adopting the Building Information Modelling (BIM) concept in Quantity Surveyor, which will further enhance the awareness of benefits of BIM to the Quantity Surveyor profession itself.
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Nur Aishah Mohd Noor, Siti, Siti Uzairiah Mohd Tobi, and Kamilah Radin Salim. "Competencies of Quantity Surveyors in Construction Industry: Document Reviews from Different Quantity Surveyor Professional Bodies." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 864 (July 10, 2020): 012098. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/864/1/012098.

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Olanrewaju, AbdulLateef. "Measuring the service gaps in the roles of quantity surveyors in the emerging market." Benchmarking: An International Journal 23, no. 5 (July 4, 2016): 1111–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-07-2014-0066.

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Purpose – The opportunities that the emerging markets present to the players in the construction industry means that the players need to expand on the scope and size of their responsibilities and duties to the stakeholders. Each of the professionals now demands more specialised and sophisticated services from one another. The other players in the construction industry now require more emerging responsibilities and duties from the quantity surveyors. The purpose of this paper is to examine the roles that “modern” quantity surveyors play by measuring the gaps that exist in the services that the quantity surveyors provide. Design/methodology/approach – Primary data are collected through survey questionnaires. In total, 23 roles played by modern quantity surveyors are identified and addressed to the respondents to rank the rate at which quantity surveyors provide these “emerging” services. The collected data were analysed statistically. Findings – The results of the findings led to the conclusion that the quantity surveyors were not meeting the expectations of other players. Therefore, for competitiveness, quantity surveyors need to better meet demand expectations. Research limitations/implications – This findings of this research are constrained to the services or functions that the quantity provide in the construction industry. Practical implications – This knowledge is valuable to academic institutions that offer quantity surveying programmes, to practicing quantity surveyors, governments, and other players in the construction industry. It will allow quantity surveyors to reconcile supply and demand expectations. Originality/value – There is no known conclusive empirical study on services offered by quantity surveyors in any emerging markets. Therefore, the findings offer a fresh understanding on the services of quantity surveyors not only in Nigeria but elsewhere. While some of the services are common, others are peculiar to emerging markets.
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Stride, Melanie, Carol K. H. Hon, Rui Liu, and Bo Xia. "The use of building information modelling by quantity surveyors in facilities management roles." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 27, no. 8 (July 21, 2020): 1795–812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-11-2019-0660.

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PurposeAdoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) provides an information platform to store and exchange asset data. Quantity Surveyors, with cost management expertise, are increasingly involved in FM roles in the operation phase. However, no study has been conducted on how BIM may assist Quantity Surveyors when contracted in FM roles. This study aims to identify the potential benefits and challenges of using BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were conducted with eight professionals from an international built and natural asset design and management company and its FM business partner in Australia.FindingsLack of complete and accurate data was the main issue faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM. The benefits of BIM in FM were digitizing and storing asset information and developing a cost database that would be useful for Quantity Surveyors, whereas challenges included keeping model data up to date, cost, industry resistance to change and contractors' lack of model use.Originality/valueThis study contributes to revealing the niche adoption of BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM and identifying the issues faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles using BIM. It contributes to the knowledge of BIM adoption in post-construction. Findings will be useful to develop strategies for adopting BIM in FM and supporting Quantity Surveyors' roles in FM.
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Dada, Joshua Oluwasuji, and Nofiu Abiodun Musa. "Key factors affecting the competence of quantity surveyors." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 14, no. 3 (July 4, 2016): 461–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jedt-09-2014-0060.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors affecting quantity surveyors’ competence with a view to reducing them to key components. Design/methodology/approach The research adopts a data reduction system using the factor analysis statistical technique. A structured questionnaire was administered among major stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry. The respondents were asked to give ratings on a 5-point Likert scale on factors affecting the competence of quantity surveyors. Based on the identified 11 factor variables, factor analysis was used to explore and detect the underlying relationship among the identified variables. Important measures such as Bartlett’s test of sphericity, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling accuracy and measure of sampling adequacy were used to test the appropriateness of the factor extraction. Findings The data reduction results in three key factor components: organization structure and team development, industrial exposure and route of educational training. Practical implications The findings provide a considerable insight into the issue of factors affecting quantity surveyors’ competence and could have considerable implications on the training of quantity surveyors in Nigeria. Originality/value The paper provides information on major factors influencing the competence of quantity surveyors and the resulting implications on the training, development and practice of quantity surveying in Nigeria.
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Ho, Paul H. K. "Forecasting the manpower demand for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong." Construction Economics and Building 13, no. 3 (September 18, 2013): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ajceb.v13i3.3278.

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Recently, there has been a massive infrastructure development and an increasing demand for public and private housing, resulting in a shortage of qualified quantity surveyors. This study aims to forecast the demand for qualified quantity surveyors in Hong Kong from 2013 to 2015. Literature review indicates that the demand for quantity surveyors is a function of the gross values of building, civil engineering and maintenance works. The proposed forecasting method consists of two steps. The first step is to estimate the gross values of building, civil engineering and maintenance works by time series methods and the second step is to forecast the manpower demand for quantity surveyors by causal methods. The data for quantity surveyors and construction outputs are based on the ‘manpower survey reports of the building and civil engineering industry’ and the ‘gross value of construction works performed by main contractors’ respectively. The forecasted manpower demand for quantity surveyors in 2013, 2014 and 2015 are 2,480, 2,632 and 2,804 respectively. Due to the low passing rate of the assessment of professional competence (APC) and the increasing number of retired qualified members, there will be a serious shortage of qualified quantity surveyors in the coming three years.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Quantity surveyors"

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Crosbie, Thomas. "Professionals in the civil service: a study of quantity surveyors." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1985. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31974417.

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Lomas, D. W. "Surveyors as project managers." Thesis, Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1994. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B25947540.

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Cheng, Felix Seng-yip. "A case study on the effectiveness of performance appraisal system of survey officer (quantity) grade in the HKSAR government." access abstract and table of contents access full-text, 2006. http://libweb.cityu.edu.hk/cgi-bin/ezdb/dissert.pl?ma-sa-b21430986a.pdf.

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Thesis (M.A.)--City University of Hong Kong, 2006.
"A capstone project undertaken in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the M.A. in Public Policy & Management, City University of Hong Kong." Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 26, 2006) Includes bibliographical references.
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Koigi, Stephen. "Perception of quantity surveyors advising on building specifications to support sustainable building developments." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27328.

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Purpose: This research investigates the role and perceptions of quantity surveyors experienced with sustainable building projects and how they are able contribute as well as influence designs to address sustainability issues on projects. Design: To determine the considerations that affect quantity surveyors' perceptions towards sustainability in the construction industry, a literature review was carried out. This was followed by the development of an online survey formed of both structured and semi-structured questions that were issued out to South African quantity surveyors. This study administers online surveys distributed online to quantity surveyors on the ASAQS and the Green Building Council database consisting of 1499 registered members and 59 members respectively. Furthermore, in depth interviews were carried out with four quantity surveyors who had experience with green building projects. Findings: South Africa is accustomed to traditional building methods and the adoption of and adaptation to alternative building techniques is challenging to implement in the industry. The main barriers to sustainable building designs were the perceived higher cost of the materials as well as the lack of training and knowledge consultants have on material choices. Quantity surveyors nevertheless regarded the early design stages of a construction project as an ideal avenue for contribution towards sustainable building designs. Based on interviews conducted, professional quantity surveyors with experience on green building projects were more likely to contribute towards sustainable building specifications due to lessons learnt and knowledge from previous projects. However, quantity surveyors believed they generally have little influence towards green building specifications as the client and architect have the final say on what is incorporated into a building. Practical implications: The research study has provided a greater understanding of the role played by cost consultants on sustainability projects and how they can provide value to clients on such projects. Conclusions and Recommendations: The research concludes that Quantity surveyors are aware that they play a minor role player on project teams when it comes to providing alternative building specifications. It was acknowledged that quantity surveyors have limited experience on sustainable technologies and that further training and education in this regard is essential for them to add value to projects. It is recommended that further research be undertaken to obtain a larger sample size to get a clearer view of the perception of quantity surveyors advising on building specifications to support sustainable building developments.
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Llale, Josephine. "The role of quantity surveyors in public-private partnerships projects in South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/56083.

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Purpose: Many countries in the world are using Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as an alternative procurement method for the delivery of public services. The research investigates the use of PPPs in South Africa, as a means of public infrastructure procurement, and the role that quantity surveyors could play in PPPs. Design/Methodology: A survey questionnaire was conducted among South African quantity surveyors, in order to determine their level of involvement in PPPs. The survey questions were divided into five categories: background information; level of knowledge and participation in PPPs; traditional and non-traditional roles of quantity surveyors; respondents perceptions regarding the education and competency of a quantity surveyor; and lastly, further education. A case study of a completed PPP in South Africa was also conducted for triangulation purposes. Findings: Firstly, the research shows that PPPs are an alternative procurement method for public infrastructure procurement in South Africa. Secondly, the study shows that, although quantity surveyors possess the relevant skills and competencies required in a PPP project, their current involvement in PPPs in South Africa is limited. Originality/Value: The findings have highlighted the many opportunities that exist for quantity surveyors in PPP projects in South Africa. Given that PPPs are still in their infancy in South Africa, and the government s commitment to PPPs, further research is required in this field.
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Chiu, Wai-yee Betty, and 焦慧兒. "Job satisfaction and organizational commitment amongst quantity surveyors in Hong Kong : an attitudinal perspective." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194614.

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Job satisfaction and organizational commitment are important for determining both individual and organizational outcomes. Quantity surveyors are important players in the Hong Kong construction industry in providing professional services to developers and contractors. Despite their importance, limited job satisfaction and organizational commitment research has been conducted in the profession, which underlines the basis for the study. Within the quantity surveying profession, quantity surveyors are assigned into work group for handling construction projects. Cooperation and collaboration are common in quantity surveyor’s daily working practice. Given cooperative working arrangement, “work group identification” and “propensity to trust” are regarded as important antecedents for determining job satisfaction and organizational commitment. On the other hand, it is argued that “length of employment within the organization” may have both positive and negative influence on job satisfaction and organizational commitment due to the quantity surveyor’s standardized working duties. Negative perception about the job duties also constitutes a mediation influence on the effect that the antecedents place on organizational commitment. Thus, this research is intended to find out the effect of the three antecedents – “length of employment within the organization”, “work group identification” and “propensity to trust” on job satisfaction and organizational commitment, as well as to investigate the role played by job satisfaction in affecting the relationship between the antecedents and organizational commitment. Based on previous literatures, the relationships between the antecedents, job satisfaction and organizational commitment are examined and a research model is developed for hypotheses testing. Hypotheses 1 and 2 postulate that the three antecedents positively affect job satisfaction and organizational commitment respectively. Each sub-hypothesis under hypotheses 1 and 2 postulates a positive bivariate relationship between one antecedent and one outcome (job satisfaction or organizational commitment). Hypothesis 3 depicts the mediation effect of job satisfaction on the association stated in Hypothesis 2. Questionnaire survey is used to collect primary data for analysis. Bivariate correlation and multiple regression analysis are applied for hypotheses testing. The data analysis results provide full support for the relationships between work group identification and job satisfaction. The results also provide some supports for the positive relationship between other antecedents and job satisfaction / organizational commitment. Mediation effects of job satisfaction on the relationships between the three antecedents and organizational commitment are found in some relationships. This study has both theoretical and practical contributions. A new research theme in construction context is initiated with the use of social exchange theory in examining job satisfaction and organizational commitment within the quantity surveying profession. The research model to explain the relationships between the three antecedents and job satisfaction and organizational commitment is tested. The data analysis results provide a better understanding about job satisfaction and organizational commitment amongst chartered quantity surveyors working in the construction industry. Based on the research findings, it is suggested that senior managers should attempt to improve “work group identification” and “propensity to trust” amongst quantity surveyors so as to enhance job satisfaction and organizational commitment within the profession.
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Birnie, Jamrd Whyte. "A behavioural study using decision analysis of building cost prediction by chartered quantity surveyors." Thesis, University of Ulster, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.358146.

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Herman, S. S. "The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance." Thesis, University of Salford, 2016. http://usir.salford.ac.uk/42672/.

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The construction industry is significantly influenced by the competitive environment, and due to this, economy and quality of life have been affected and inevitably, the way people work has also changed in order to sustain them. In the construction industry, the employees’ motivation is important, as it is the factor that contributes to the job performance, and this includes the quantity surveyors. Motivation is the key factor that influences people to do better by initiating action into achieving goal(s), resulting in higher performance. Meanwhile, performance of employees is the measure of the quality of an organisation. In construction, quantity surveyors contribute to the overall construction performance, mainly, by adding value to the contractual and financial management of projects starting from the pre-construction stage until post-construction stage. However, the way quantity surveyors carry out their work has changed in order to adapt to the challenging environment. Unfortunately, there is no available motivation framework regarding the quantity surveying profession that relates to motivation towards improvement of job performance. Therefore, this research is carried out focusing on the motivation factors of quantity surveyors from three types of organisations, namely: government agencies; private consultancy firms; and private contracting firms, and in the context of the Malaysian construction industry. This research adapts a mixed-methods research in order to achieve triangulation, where archival and document reviews; and questionnaire survey strategies were adopted. Two hundred questionnaire surveys were distributed using three mechanisms: web-based; email; and postal. Seventy one questionnaires were received and analysed statistically using the Kruskal-Wallis analysis and other related analysis using the SPSS software. To complement these findings, twenty two semi-structured interviews were carried out with individual quantity surveyors registered with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia. The interviews were analysed using content analysis through the Nvivo software after the transcription process was done. The result suggests that the motivation factors of quantity surveyors in the construction industry do not differ according to the different types of organisations; and hence, one conceptual framework for quantity surveyors, regardless of the types of organisations they work in/ with, is developed. The conceptual framework was developed and validated and will benefit the: individual quantity surveyors; construction organisations; professional bodies; and education institutions performance improvement when used correctly.
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Pearl, Robert Gilfillan. "Factors affecting the accuracy of quantity surveyors pre-tender price forecasts in South Africa." Master's thesis, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, 1992. https://hdl.handle.net/11427/32013.

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The primary purpose of this dissertation is to identify the factors which affect the accuracy of South African quantity surveyors' pre-tender price forecasts. Prices submitted by bidders at the tender submission stage of project development are utilised as the best practical measure for establishing the degree of accuracy achieved. A large number of design price forecasting techniques are available to estimators. Many of the techniques used in the early stages of design are applicable for providing budget amounts for design control purposes, whilst others are more· appropriate for forecasting anticipated tender sums. Features of price forecasting requiring attention at all stages of design development are identified as: (i) the influence of uncertainty inherent in the process, (ii) data / information availability and management, and (iii) the utilization of tendering data by means of 'feedback' systems. The factors affecting the accuracy of price forecasts are examined by means of a literature study, opinion surveys of estimators and empirical research on the results of estimate /tender comparisons. The relevance of the question of pre-tender price forecasts is demonstrated by the results of the study which indicates that the accuracy and reliability of South African quantity surveyors' estimates produced at the tender stage is inferior to that generally found overseas and do not meet the expectations of architects and clients. The conclusions drawn from this study indicate a distinct potential for improvement in early design stage price management.
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Trushell, John McEwen. "A history of the quantity surveying profession in Scotland to the late-twentieth century, with special reference to John Dansken & Purdie, Chartered Quantity Surveyors." Thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.517696.

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Books on the topic "Quantity surveyors"

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J, Smith A. Computers and quantity surveyors. Basingstoke: Macmillan Education, 1989.

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Smith, A. J. Computers and Quantity Surveyors. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2.

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(France), BIPE Conseil. La profession britannique des quantity surveyors. Issy-les-Moulineaux: BIPE Conseil, 1991.

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Gooch, Brian. The computer guide for quantity surveyors. 2nd ed. Newton Abbot: B. Gooch, 1988.

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Buchan, R. D. Estimating for builders and quantity surveyors. Oxford: Newnes, 1993.

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Development, Market and Business. The UK quantity surveyors market development. Manchester: Market and business Development, 2002.

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Buchan, R. D. Estimating for builders and quantity surveyors. London: Heinemann Professional, 1990.

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W, Fleming F., and Kelly J. R, eds. Estimating for builders and quantity surveyors. Oxford: Newnes, 1991.

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Atkin, Brian. CAD techniques: Opportunities for chartered quantity surveyors. London: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 1987.

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Quantity Surveyors Division., ed. Checklist of services available from Chartered Quantity Surveyors. London: Surveyors Publications on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 1985.

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Book chapters on the topic "Quantity surveyors"

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Smith, A. J. "The Quantity Surveyor and the Computer — a Short History." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 3–16. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_1.

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Smith, A. J. "Computers and Bills of Quantity." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 144–71. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_10.

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Smith, A. J. "Computers for Post Contract Work." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 172–82. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_11.

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Smith, A. J. "Quantity Surveyors and Computer Aided Design." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 183–94. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_12.

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Smith, A. J. "Computers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Management." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 195–202. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_13.

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Smith, A. J. "Computer Hardware." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 17–41. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_2.

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Smith, A. J. "The Selection and Management of an Office Computer System." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 42–64. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_3.

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Smith, A. J. "Computers and the Law." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 65–79. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_4.

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Smith, A. J. "General Purpose Software." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 80–92. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_5.

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Smith, A. J. "Public Information Systems for Quantity Surveyors." In Computers and Quantity Surveyors, 93–100. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10857-2_6.

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Conference papers on the topic "Quantity surveyors"

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Rathnayake, G. C., K. P. S. P. K. Bandara, and K. T. Withanage. "The role of quantity surveyors for the success of small-scale construction projects in Sri Lanka." In 10th World Construction Symposium. Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), University of Moratuwa, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2022.74.

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Several small-scale construction projects are being implemented around the country being a part of development process in Sri Lanka. Most of the Quantity Surveying related areas has become major problem making subjects in those projects and there is lack of involvement of the Quantity Surveyors in those projects when comparing with other professionals in the industry. This research was conducted to highlight the importance of involvement of Quantity Surveyors for success of such projects in Sri Lankan construction industry. Mixed-method approach was used in this research. Most important Quantity Surveying roles that directly impact for the success of small-scale construction projects were determined and categorized under the different stages of construction projects by using semi-structured interviews and questionnaire survey as primary data collection methods. These data were analyzed by using Correlation analysis and Relative Importance Index (RII) analysis as statistical analysis methods. Identified Quantity Surveying roles were ranked based on the impact on the success of those small-scale projects using RII values. Further Correlation analysis was performed to show the relationship between Quantity Surveyor’s involvement and success of smallscale construction projects. Barriers for satisfactory involvement of Quantity Surveyors in small-scale construction projects and strategies to increase the involvement of Quantity Surveyors were identified by analyzing data from semi-structured interviews using manual content analysis. Among those barriers most of the interviewees stated that obtaining the service from non-professionals at lower cost was the major barrier and introducing service packages to the client in early stages of project was considered as the main strategy to increase the Quantity Surveyor’s involvement to small-scale construction projects. However, the research was concluded that the involvement of client and contractor Quantity Surveyors to the pre-construction and post-construction phases are critical to the success of small-scale construction projects in Sri Lanka.
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De Silva, GHAHN, and YG Sandanayake. "Quantity surveyors working from home during COVID-19 pandemic: Does place matter?" In 10th World Construction Symposium. Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), University of Moratuwa, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2022.55.

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COVID-19 pandemic affected people in many ways. To prevent the spread of the virus, governments-imposed travel restrictions. This became the main reason for many sectors to adopt work from home (WFH) concept. Although WFH grew prominently with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was already practiced in several sectors even before the pandemic. However, there was lack of evidence regarding the quantity surveyor’s practice in WFH. This research therefore attempts to investigate how the quantity surveyors WFH during COVID-19 pandemic and factors that affected the successful functioning of their job. To achieve the aim, a mixed method research approach was undertaken. Initially, a comprehensive literature review was carried out and an interview guideline was developed as the data collection instrument. Subsequently, 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Collected qualitative data was analysed through code-based content analysis using NVivo 10 and quantitative data was analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis. Results shows that nature of job role, personal qualities, technology, organization related factors, gender, home-work interface, and economic condition of the country affects the QS’s function during WFH. Further, age, location of home, weather condition, job experience and performance of other employees were identified as factors that have a potential to affect QSs during WFH. This research findings can be used to implement WFH concept effectively to optimise quantity surveyor performance in the construction industry by controlling each factor that affects when QSs WFH
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Van Eck, Elzane, and Danie Hoffman. "The Impact of Covid-19 on Job Security of Millennial Quantity Surveyors." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002241.

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The covid-19 pandemic brought about disruption, change and challenges in many industries including the construction industry. Quantity Surveyors are the cost consultants of this industry. In 2021, 72% of all quantity surveyors in South Africa were younger than 45 years and the vast majority of this group form part of the millennial cohort. Millennials are the future upon which the quantity surveying profession will build and job security plays a key role when it comes to retaining talent. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact covid-19 had on job security of millennial quantity surveyors. A quantitative research design was utilised making use of a questionnaire as research instrument. The questionnaire was distributed nationally by, the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors. The main findings indicate that 63% of millennial quantity surveyors felt that their jobs are not secure anymore and 48% indicated that they were considering emigration. The findings of this paper will be of value to quantity surveying employers as well as associations and professional bodies in the Built Environment.
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Ho, Christabel M. F. "Situational Influences on Quantity Surveyors when Facing Ethical Dilemmas." In 25th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction. International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2008/0111.

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Ho, C. M. F. "Situational influences on quantity surveyors when facing ethical dilemmas." In The 25th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction. Vilnius, Lithuania: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Publishing House Technika, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/isarc.20080626.764.

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Hoffman, Danie, and Elzane Van Eck. "Millenials: Profiling the South African quantity surveyors of the future." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002668.

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The future growth and prosperity of an organisation or in this case of the professional discipline of quantity surveying in South Africa have strong links with effective succes-sion planning. The next generation will be measured on how well they will be able to build on the successes and stature of the preceding generations. The success and prosperi-ty that the South Africa quantity surveying profession will enjoy during the next decade or more rests on the shoulders of the current generation of new entrants and young profes-sionals recently established in the profession. This younger generation of professionals also belongs to the age group often referred to as millennials.Millennials are people born between 1980 – 2000 and who are therefore currently be-tween 21 to 41 years of age. In 2020, approximately 60% of all registered quantity sur-veyors in South Africa were millennials. This cohort will become the future leaders and visionaries to carry the profession of quantity surveying into the future.Contrasting to previous generations the millennials have grown up and were educated and trained in the electronic and digital age. Their differing roots may carry with it chal-lenges that may hamper effective communication with the current leadership of the pro-fession. The better the current leaders are able to know and understand the millennials in their fold, the more likely a successfull passing of the batten to the next generation will become. This study is based on a questionnaire from the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, assisted by the University of Pretoria. The questionnaire was distributed on a national bases to all the South African quantity surveyors on the data base. The study will evaluate various aspects that describe the profile of South African mil-lennial quantity surveyors. The aspects that will be compared include the age, gender, race, and locational spread of the millenails who participated in the survey. Additional aspects such as their academic qualifications, nationality, registration status with the Council of South African Quantity Surveyors, and their length of term of current em-ployment will be used to provide a reasonably detailed description of the younger genera-tion of South African quantity surveyors.The above information will be of value to the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, to the management of quantity surveying firms and also to institutions such as universities that offer accredited academic programmes for the training of quantity sur-veyors. The findings can also be shared with quantity surveying professions across inter-national borders to compare against the profiles of their millennial cohorts of quantity surveyors.
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DARSHANI, CHARIKA, K. I. RIDMIKA, and B. A. K. S. PERERA. "LIFE MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S SITE QUANTITY SURVEYOR." In 13th International Research Conference - FARU 2020. Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/faru.2020.11.

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Life management controls the quality of one’s work while ensuring one’s quality of life with minimum conflicts. The contractor’s site quantity surveyor (QS), who has to shoulder many responsibilities on-site amongst time constraints, can most probably experience a life imbalance. Because the personal responsibilities of female and male site QSs differ, the aim of this study was to identify the strategies that will enhance the life management of contractor’s site quantity surveyors. The qualitative approach was adopted in the study, and the required empirical data were collected by interviewing 20 females and 20 males contractor’s site QSs. The interview findings were analysed using manual content analysis. Thirty-one and twenty-eight causes of life imbalance in male and female QSs respectively were identified. In addition, 50 and 48 strategies that will facilitate satisfactory life management in male and female QSs, respectively were identified. Some of the identified causes and strategies were common to both male and females QSs.
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Ahmed, Sa’id N., Christine Pasquire, and Emmanuel Manu. "Evaluating Why Quantity Surveyors Conflict With Collaborative Project Delivery System." In 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction. International Group for Lean Construction, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.24928/2018/0391.

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Gunasekara, KA, and BAKS Perera. "Stressors of quantity surveyors working on-site: Female vs male." In 10th World Construction Symposium. Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), University of Moratuwa, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2022.62.

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The World Health Organization has identified stress, which can cause a devastating effect on the emotional and physical wellbeing of a person, as the health epidemic of the 21st century. Occupational stress is a severe problem among male and female professionals. This study aimed to compare the significant stressors of male Quantity Surveyors (QSs) working on-site with their female counterparts. A mixed approach consisting of a series of interviews and a questionnaire survey was adopted to collect the data required for the study. Purposive sampling was used to select the interviewees and questionnaire survey participants from among the QSs working on-site for contractors. Heavy workload/overtime/inflexible work was identified as the most significant stressor of both male and female QSs. Heavy domestic responsibilities and inadequate earned income were the second most significant stressor of female and male QSs, respectively. Shortcomings of the tendering process (document discrepancies, under-priced quotations) were the third most significant stressor for male and female QSs, though not mentioned in the literature. The study findings revealed that the stressors affecting male and female QSs working on-site must be considered separately.
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Jayawardhana, S. K. G. U. K., C. Hadiwattage, and M. M. M. P. Mahinkanda. "Significance of construction technology knowledge for quantity surveyors in expressway construction projects." In 8th World Construction Symposium. University of Moratuwa, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/wcs.2019.52.

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Kelley, Julie, Joseph Dunbar, and Maureen Corcoran. A bathymetric study of the forebay at the Old River Low Sill Structure from 1963 to 2019. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), September 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/41829.

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The purpose of this study is to use historical hydrographic surveys to quantify bathymetric changes in the forebay channel area of ORLSS over the last 56 yr. The results from this comparison support an ongoing geotechnical study led by Mr. Lucas Walshire, U.S. Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District (USACE MVN).
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Ham, Andrés, Angela Guarin, and Juanita Ruiz. How Accurately are Household Surveys Measuring the Size and Inequalities for the LGBT Population in Bogota, Colombia? Evidence from a List Experiment. Inter-American Development Bank, February 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0004721.

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This paper studies whether household surveys precisely identify the LGBT population and are suitable to measure labor market discrimination in Colombia. We first quantify the size of the LGBT population and estimate labor market inequalities from these data, highlighting potential pitfalls from using this approach. We then present findings from a list experiment in Bogotá, Colombia. Results show that household surveys underestimate the size of the LGBT population and may yield biased estimates of labor market inequalities. While survey estimates range between 1-4%, we find that LGBT people constitutes around 12-22% of the total population. We find heterogeneous reporting by sex, age groups, educational attainment, and marital status. Our findings suggest that while current measurement practices are a step forward for the LGBT populations statistical visibility, additional steps are required before household surveys may be used to consistently estimate discrimination and guide policy responses to protect this population.
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Douglas, K., J. V. Barrie, T. Dill, T. Fralic, and N. Koshure. 2021004PGC cruise report: mapping Salish Sea marine geohazards, British Columbia. Natural Resources Canada/CMSS/Information Management, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4095/329621.

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The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) undertook marine fieldwork onboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Vector to locate and map potential geohazards and geological features in the Salish Sea in the interest of public safety from August 11-18, 2021. This work was conducted under the Natural Resources Canada Marine Geoscience for Marine Spatial Planning (MGMSP) and the Public Safety Geoscience Programs. The GSC had observed multiple potential faults in existing data near Central Haro Strait, Stuart Channel, South of Hornby Island and near Cape Lazo through existing CHIRP and multibeam bathymetry data but required further data to quantify their activity and potential seismic risk (Barrie et al, 2021). In addition to fault activity, the GSC had detected numerous large underwater landslide deposits in Howe Sound and Saanich Inlet. The GSC required further data to constrain volumes and timing of slide activity. In English Bay the origin and evolution of a field of pockmarks was poorly understood. In Burrard Inlet, the survey required a better understanding of frequency of landslides as well as depth of sediment in order to understand natural sediment depositional rates. The research expedition included deep-tow system (DTS) sub-bottom surveys and multibeam water column and bathymetric surveys in each of these areas to better understand these marine geohazards and processes. Hydrographic surveys were completed by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) at night in Pylades Channel and near Point Grey to maximize use of ship time. Weather was good, seas were calm, and good quality data were collected. The data collected will be made publicly available and have the potential to contribute to building codes and to help communities in their decision-making and understanding of risks.
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Douglas, Thomas A., Christopher A. Hiemstra, Stephanie P. Saari, Kevin L. Bjella, Seth W. Campbell, M. Torre Jorgenson, Dana R. N. Brown, and Anna K. Liljedahl. Degrading Permafrost Mapped with Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Airborne Imagery and LiDAR, and Seasonal Thaw Measurements. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, July 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/41185.

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Accurate identification of the relationships between permafrost extent and landscape patterns helps develop airborne geophysical or remote sensing tools to map permafrost in remote locations or across large areas. These tools are particularly applicable in discontinuous permafrost where climate warming or disturbances such as human development or fire can lead to rapid permafrost degradation. We linked field-based geophysical, point-scale, and imagery surveying measurements to map permafrost at five fire scars on the Tanana Flats in central Alaska. Ground-based elevation surveys, seasonal thaw-depth profiles, and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) measurements were combined with airborne imagery and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to identify relationships between permafrost geomorphology and elapsed time since fire disturbance. ERT was a robust technique for mapping the presence or absence of permafrost because of the marked difference in resistivity values for frozen versus unfrozen material. There was no clear relationship between elapsed time since fire and permafrost extent at our sites. The transition zone boundaries between permafrost soils and unfrozen soils in the collapse-scar bogs at our sites had complex and unpredictable morphologies, suggesting attempts to quantify the presence or absence of permafrost using aerial measurements alone could lead to incomplete results. The results from our study indicated limitations in being able to apply airborne surveying measurements at the landscape scale toward accurately estimating permafrost extent.
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Atuhurra, Julius, and Michelle Kaffenberger. System (In)Coherence: Quantifying the Alignment of Primary Education Curriculum Standards, Examinations, and Instruction in Two East African Countries. Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE), December 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.35489/bsg-rise-wp_2020/057.

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Improvements in instructional coherence have been shown to have large impacts on student learning, yet analysis of such coherence, especially in developing countries and at a systems level, is rare. We use an established methodology, the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC), and apply it to a developing country context to systematically analyze and quantify the content and coherence of the primary curriculum standards, national examinations, and actual teaching delivered in the classroom in Uganda and Tanzania. We find high levels of incoherence across all three instructional components. In Uganda, for example, only four of the fourteen topics in the English curriculum standards appear on the primary leaving exam, and two of the highest-priority topics in the standards are completely omitted from the exams. In Tanzania, only three of fourteen English topics are covered on the exam, and all are assessed at the “memorization” level. Rather than aligning with either the curriculum standards or exams, teachers’ classroom instruction is poorly aligned with both. Teachers tend to cover broad swathes of content and levels of cognitive demand, unrelated to the structure of either the curriculum standards or exams. An exception is Uganda mathematics, for which standards, exams, and teacher instruction are all well aligned. By shedding light on alignment deficits in the two countries, these results draw attention to a policy area that has previously attracted little (if any) attention in many developing countries’ education policy reform efforts. In addition to providing empirical results for Uganda and Tanzania, this study provides a proof-of-concept for the use of the SEC methodology as a diagnostic tool in developing countries, helping education systems identify areas of instructional (in)coherence and informing efforts to improve coherence for learning.
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Zilberman, David, Amir Heiman, and Yanhong Jin. Use of Branding and Sampling in Agricultural Fresh Produce. United States Department of Agriculture, July 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2013.7697116.bard.

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The original proposal has three main objectives: a conceptual framework on willingness to pay (WTP) for fruits and vegetables, the introduction of branding and sampling in fresh food, and empirical applications to the United States and Israel. We modified our research plan over time based on availability of data and emergence of new problems. We expanded the range of products to include poultry and the range of techniques to use real experiments as well as more traditional surveys. We expanded the range of problems to understand attitudes toward genetically modified (GM) food. There is a growing interest in introduction of marketing tools like demonstration sampling, money-back guarantees, labeling, and brands in agriculture. These marketing tools are important for enhancing demand for agricultural products and food safety. However, the methodology needed to assess the effectiveness of these tools and understand their performance in different agricultural sectors is limited. Our analysis demonstrated the importance of brands as a marketing tool in agriculture. In particular, we showed conceptually that strong brands can be substitutes for other marketing tools like sampling or demonstration. We were able to conduct real experiments for the demand for safe chicken and show that consumers are willing to pay significantly more for products branded as more safe. Yet, using experiments in Israel and the United States, we found that WTP for brands of fresh fruits and vegetables is smaller than in other product categories. Warning labels are a sort of negative branding. The GM-free labeling is particularly important since it serves as a trade barrier to U.S. crops exports. Our analysis of acceptance of GM products found that WTP for GM products in Israel and the United States depends on framing of information about the impact ofGM and the quantity of information disclosed. Finally, in analyzing the evolution of support for Proposition 37 that aimed to introduce mandatory labeling of GM in California, we found that support for mandatory labeling ofGM products is broad as long as it is not perceived to be costly. Our project demonstrates the feasibility of conducting real experiments to assess consumer demand in agriculture. When looking at interdisciplinary groups, one can design new products and assess the WTP for their characteristics. We also show that, while branding is a very strong marketing tool, its use in fresh fruit and vegetables is likely to be limited. However, brands can be important with processed food. Furthermore, we have proven that, while some consumers strongly object to GM products, most consumers in the United States and Israel would be willing to buy them for a discount, and some would pay extra if they are associated with improved characteristics. Finally, we expanded the notion of warning labels to calorie information and showed that the response to calorie information depends on gender, education, and how the information is presented.
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Perkins, Dustin. Invasive exotic plant monitoring at Dinosaur National Monument: Results of the 2019 field season on the Green River, and the third completed monitoring rotation. Edited by Alice Wondrak Biel. National Park Service, December 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36967/nrr-2284627.

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Invasive exotic plant (IEP) species are a significant threat to natural ecosystem integrity and biodiversity, and controlling them is a high priority for the National Park Service. The Northern Colorado Plateau Network (NCPN) selected the early detection of IEPs as one of 11 monitoring protocols to be implemented as part of its long-term monitoring program. We also calculated a patch management index (PMI) to quantify the extent and density of invasive patches into a single value that helps identify the scale of the problem. Park managers can use this tool to help prioritize IEP treatment. At Dinosaur National Monument, the NCPN monitors IEPs in the Green and Yampa river corridors. This report summarizes data from monitoring on the Green River in 2019, and monitoring on the Yampa River in 2017, to represent the completion of the third monitoring rotation of the entire river corridor (2002–2005, 2010–2011, 2017–2019). During surveys conducted from June 26 to July 2, 2019, NCPN staff detected 12 priority IEP species and two non-priority species in a 84.6-hectare (209-acre) area along 74.4 kilometers of the Green River above (“upper”) and below (“low-er”) its confluence with the Yampa. A total of 2,535 IEP patches were detected. Of those patches, 24.2% and 15.6% were smaller than 40 m2 on the upper and lower Green River reaches, respectively. The patch management index (PMI) was low or very low for 95.7% of patches on the upper Green River and 90.9% of patches on the lower Green River. Tamarisk (Tamarix sp.), broad-leaf pepperwort (Lepidium latifolium), and yellow sweetclover (Meli-lotus officinalis) were the most widespread species. For the first time, NCPN monitoring detected teasel (Dipsacus sylvestris) on the upper Green River. Yellow sweetclover has increased on all three river reaches during the survey years. Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) was found at considerably lower levels than yellow sweetclover but has also increased on all three river reaches. Leafy spurge is increasing on the lower Green River and Yampa River. Cheatgrass was not monitored in the first rotation, but increased substantially in cover and percent frequency on all three river sections from 2010–2011 to 2017–2019. This increase may be due to a lack of recent high-flow scouring events. The highly regulated upper Green River generally has the highest number of IEPs, while the lower Green River has a moderate amount of IEPs. The largely unregulated flows of the Yampa River continue to result in a lower number of patches per kilometer, lower percent cover, and lower percent frequency than the upper or lower Green River. Network staff will return to the monument in 2022 to begin the fourth monitoring rotation.
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