Browsing by Type of Research "Undergraduate Research Report"
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Accuracy of estimating techniques for predicting residential construction costs – A case study of an Auckland residential construction company
(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 ... -
The adaptation and implementation of lean production in the New Zealand construction industry
(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 ... -
Baseline assessment of the MacKenzie Peat Wetland using drone surveying and pest monitoring tools
(2020)AIM The aim was to measure and provide baseline data of mammalian pest abundance across different vegetation zones and land uses within the Makenzie Wetland. Different monitoring methods were used and compared to evaluate ... -
BIM 2010 : the benefits and barriers for construction contractors in Auckland
(2010)A Report for Industry Project CONS 7819 RESEARCH QUESTION: BIM 2010: What are the benefits and barriers to the adoption of BIM technologies by medium to large commercial main contractors in Auckland? Building ... -
Carbon dioxide and methane emissions from pasture soils and wetland soils, Kapuka dairy-farm, Watituna catchment
(2020)Over the last century, increasing concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane have caused global warming and climate change. Soil, a huge stock of carbon, plays an important role in driving the amount of ... -
The carbon footprint of the increase in home insulation levels in New Zealand
(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 ... -
Dairy farm water quality trends at AB Lime
(2020)AIM The aim of this project is to conduct water quality analyses at AB Lime dairy farm by exploring the five years’ worth of water quality data along with the current data collected. The data will then be used to identify ... -
Designing an environmental educational park to enhance environmental education for primary school students in New Zealand
(2020)Several environmental problems often arise from a lack of understanding of the nature and the ecosystem processes, as well as inappropriate use of natural resources. As future generations, children need to be equipped with ... -
Do trees reduce water runoff during flood events? An assessment of soil hydrological properties in three different land-use types of varying tree density
(2020)The effect of trees on soil hydraulic and physical properties has been of interest for several centuries. While a variety of relevant studies have been undertaken in Europe, Northern America, Asia and Africa, very few ... -
Employee motivation factors within a large New Zealand construction company
(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 ... -
Employee preferences for work-life balance initiatives in a large New Zealand construction company
(2010)Work-life balance initiatives are often provided by companies to counter the prevalence of work-life conflict stemming from today‟s societal pressures. The construction industry can be a high pressure, high stress industry ... -
Engaging SME subcontractors on alliance delivered infrastructure projects
(2010)This research report is aimed at identifying the issues that are encountered by an Alliance when engaging SME subcontractors on a major infrastructure project. It also aims to investigate how these issues are compounded ... -
Evaluating social perceptions, attitudes and participation in water resource management in Invercargill
(2020)Public participation in water resource management is crucial for community development and resource sustainability. It is a way in which citizens can contribute local knowledge, experience and opinions to the policy process ... -
Exploring sustainability in community based natural resource management groups in Southland, New Zealand
(2020)AIM To investigate the experience of locals who are involved in Community Based Natural Resource Management groups in Southland, NZ, and their thoughts on sustainability of groups. -
Factors affecting building services designs of consultants vs. that of design & build subcontractors in Melbourne
(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 ... -
Factors affecting the bid/ no bid decision making process of small to medium size contractors in Auckland
(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 ... -
Factors affecting the uptake of building information modelling (BIM) in the Auckland architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) industry
(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 ... -
Factors influencing the ownership and management structure decision making in hotel investments
(2010)Hotel properties constitute a relatively small percentage out of the commercial property investment sector in New Zealand due to two main factors. One is the significant amount of capital required for the development of ... -
How do Auckland commercial property investors address the changes in office tenants’ requirements?
(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 ...
