Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa
The article aims to determine the challenges faced by newly established quantity-surveying firms (NEQSFs) in securing tenders in South Africa. A quantitative research approach was implemented in the study which included a literature review and a questionnaire survey to iden...
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| author | Hletela Mishiyi Roy Cumberlege Fanie Buys |
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| description | The article aims to determine the challenges faced by newly established quantity-surveying firms (NEQSFs) in securing tenders in South Africa. A quantitative research approach was implemented in the study which included a literature review and a questionnaire survey to identify the barriers experienced by NEQSFs. The results revealed that the specific challenges faced by NEQSFs are political influence and corruption in the awarding of tenders, excessive discounting of professional fees, and favouring large and established firms over NEQSFs. This article is relevant, as it contributes to the understanding of key challenges faced by NEQSFs and reveals gaps to be filled in order to position these new firms on a higher platform to be able to operate within the profession. Furthermore, it also demonstrates to potential entrepreneurs the importance of considering these challenges in the start-up and growth of their businesses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bdac0b8e104048648b1ea325c0617f0d2022-12-21T20:25:54ZengUniversity of the Free StateActa Structilia1023-05642415-04872019-06-012614260http://dx.doi.org/10.18820/24150487/as26i1.2Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South AfricaHletela Mishiyi0Roy Cumberlege1Fanie Buys2Nelson Mandela University, South AfricaNelson Mandela University, South AfricaNelson Mandela University, South AfricaThe article aims to determine the challenges faced by newly established quantity-surveying firms (NEQSFs) in securing tenders in South Africa. A quantitative research approach was implemented in the study which included a literature review and a questionnaire survey to identify the barriers experienced by NEQSFs. The results revealed that the specific challenges faced by NEQSFs are political influence and corruption in the awarding of tenders, excessive discounting of professional fees, and favouring large and established firms over NEQSFs. This article is relevant, as it contributes to the understanding of key challenges faced by NEQSFs and reveals gaps to be filled in order to position these new firms on a higher platform to be able to operate within the profession. Furthermore, it also demonstrates to potential entrepreneurs the importance of considering these challenges in the start-up and growth of their businesses.https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/as/article/view/3873quantity surveying firmstenderschallengessouth africa |
| spellingShingle | Hletela Mishiyi Roy Cumberlege Fanie Buys Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa Acta Structilia quantity surveying firms tenders challenges south africa |
| title | Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa |
| title_full | Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa |
| title_short | Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa |
| title_sort | challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in south africa |
| topic | quantity surveying firms tenders challenges south africa |
| url | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/as/article/view/3873 |
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