Effective facilities management of residential properties : a literature review
- Authors: Okoro, C.S. , Musonda, I.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Facilities , Management , Occupants
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217119 , uj:21600 , Citation: Okoro, C.S. & Musonda, I. 2016. Effective facilities management of residential properties : a literature review
- Description: Abstract: It is pertinent that buildings are livable, safe and productive. However, buildings, through occupancy, are subjected to degradation which poses unique challenges with regard to the security, health and productivity of the occupants; thus, impacting on the immediate environment and economy at large. The paper presents a review of barriers to effective maintenance of residential building facilities. Findings revealed that poor or non-existent pre-construction facility management provisions, financial constraints, lack of government support and late implementation of facilities management, hinder regular and efficient management of dwellings. Other barriers identified are the utilisation of non-professional facility managers and poor administration of a service charge account. The study provides evidence for professionals in the real estate sector to take necessary pre-emptive actions against mismanagement of residential buildings and facilities so as to prevent degradation.
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- Authors: Okoro, C.S. , Musonda, I.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Facilities , Management , Occupants
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217119 , uj:21600 , Citation: Okoro, C.S. & Musonda, I. 2016. Effective facilities management of residential properties : a literature review
- Description: Abstract: It is pertinent that buildings are livable, safe and productive. However, buildings, through occupancy, are subjected to degradation which poses unique challenges with regard to the security, health and productivity of the occupants; thus, impacting on the immediate environment and economy at large. The paper presents a review of barriers to effective maintenance of residential building facilities. Findings revealed that poor or non-existent pre-construction facility management provisions, financial constraints, lack of government support and late implementation of facilities management, hinder regular and efficient management of dwellings. Other barriers identified are the utilisation of non-professional facility managers and poor administration of a service charge account. The study provides evidence for professionals in the real estate sector to take necessary pre-emptive actions against mismanagement of residential buildings and facilities so as to prevent degradation.
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Facilities ensure sustainability in golf clubs in Gauteng
- Sao Joao, E.A., Spowart, J., Taylor, A.
- Authors: Sao Joao, E.A. , Spowart, J. , Taylor, A.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Hospitality , Facilities , Sustainability
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214464 , uj:21284 , Citation: Sao Joao, E.A., Spowart, J & Taylor, A. 2016. Facilities ensure sustainability in golf clubs in Gauteng.
- Description: Abstract: The visual aspects of the golf club facilities should create a desire in guests to return. The facilities of any hospitality establishment are referred to as the unrecognised champion that silently welcomes the guest to an area of comfort and safety. But these facilities are equally important to the employees who need to work within the walls, utilising equipment and systems in order to complete their daily tasks. Guests and employees do not look at the hospitality environment in the same way but the importance of maintenance and renovation of these facilities should not be underestimated. The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between golf facilities and sustainability. An explorative, mixed methods research design was used. The results indicated how the facilities contribute to the sustainability of the establishment. The facilities are the first feature of the golf /country club that the member sees. This requires constant upkeep and frequent renovations to attract contemporary members. The study contributes to the literature in the South African hospitality sector and established that there was a positive link between the golf facilities and sustainability.
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- Authors: Sao Joao, E.A. , Spowart, J. , Taylor, A.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Hospitality , Facilities , Sustainability
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214464 , uj:21284 , Citation: Sao Joao, E.A., Spowart, J & Taylor, A. 2016. Facilities ensure sustainability in golf clubs in Gauteng.
- Description: Abstract: The visual aspects of the golf club facilities should create a desire in guests to return. The facilities of any hospitality establishment are referred to as the unrecognised champion that silently welcomes the guest to an area of comfort and safety. But these facilities are equally important to the employees who need to work within the walls, utilising equipment and systems in order to complete their daily tasks. Guests and employees do not look at the hospitality environment in the same way but the importance of maintenance and renovation of these facilities should not be underestimated. The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between golf facilities and sustainability. An explorative, mixed methods research design was used. The results indicated how the facilities contribute to the sustainability of the establishment. The facilities are the first feature of the golf /country club that the member sees. This requires constant upkeep and frequent renovations to attract contemporary members. The study contributes to the literature in the South African hospitality sector and established that there was a positive link between the golf facilities and sustainability.
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Production facility location strategies for small and medium sized sewing cooperatives to enhance operational performance
- Mkwanazi, Michael Sizwe, Mbohwa, Charles
- Authors: Mkwanazi, Michael Sizwe , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Cooperatives , Facilities , Manufacturing
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/232982 , uj:23776 , Citation: Mkwanazi, M.S. & Mbohwa, C. 2017. Production facility location strategies for small and medium sized sewing cooperatives to enhance operational performance.
- Description: Abstract: Small manufacturing cooperatives tend to encounter challenges when making production facility location decisions. The consideration of facility location factors when making location decisions is a challenge for smaller enterprises, their decision are based on the availability of funding and infrastructure. In this project, a total census 83 funded sewing cooperatives participated. The majority of these cooperatives perceived themselves as successful because they were still in operation and receiving contracts from time to time. Incubators and facilitysharing, are strategies suggested for new sewing cooperatives, to avoid the mistakes associated with home-based business operations. Operations and green practices in sewing cooperatives would make a substantial contribution to the creation of knowledge about sewing and clothing cooperatives, given the interest of South African government to revitalize manufacturing and that of the United Nations of creating an inclusive economy through cooperatives.
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- Authors: Mkwanazi, Michael Sizwe , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Cooperatives , Facilities , Manufacturing
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/232982 , uj:23776 , Citation: Mkwanazi, M.S. & Mbohwa, C. 2017. Production facility location strategies for small and medium sized sewing cooperatives to enhance operational performance.
- Description: Abstract: Small manufacturing cooperatives tend to encounter challenges when making production facility location decisions. The consideration of facility location factors when making location decisions is a challenge for smaller enterprises, their decision are based on the availability of funding and infrastructure. In this project, a total census 83 funded sewing cooperatives participated. The majority of these cooperatives perceived themselves as successful because they were still in operation and receiving contracts from time to time. Incubators and facilitysharing, are strategies suggested for new sewing cooperatives, to avoid the mistakes associated with home-based business operations. Operations and green practices in sewing cooperatives would make a substantial contribution to the creation of knowledge about sewing and clothing cooperatives, given the interest of South African government to revitalize manufacturing and that of the United Nations of creating an inclusive economy through cooperatives.
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