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Construction Economics: FIRST year students

Subject Guide

HOW TO SEARCH for Scholarly Sources

Library trainings

The Department of Library Services offers online and venue-based trainings on a number of topics for both undergraduates and postgraduates. Follow the link below to explore the calendar and book your appointment

UP Library Training Schedule

Find Scolarly Articles on Core Databases for Construction Economics

Ebsco Host Use for topics in Real Estate, Property Development, Property Valuation, Facilities Management, Property Investment,Property Management, BIM. SELECT Business Source Premier and Africa Wide--CONTINUE--SEARCH

Easy Data by Quantec NB Create a Quantec Account --Then-- Log In to Search

Emerald Insight Find articles on Built Environment topics

Fitch Connect Fitch Solutions Macro Research [Formerly known as BMI Research]

IRESS Research Domain Access to JSE Information and a lot more  IRESS Manuals

Lexis Nexis Lexis Nexis Registration 

Marketline   MarketLine User Guide 

Sabinet Discover Local content sources--use Advanced Search for best results

Sabinet African Journals Local content articles--use Advanced Search for best results

Sabinet Law Access to National Legislation---Bill Tracker---Government + Provincial Gazettes + more

Sage Research Methods  Research Methodology Tool Selecting a Research Method

Science Direct Use for Green Building, Construction, Building Research

Scopus Use for Green Building topics, Construction Management, Building Research, BIM and Real Estate

Access Engineering Reference Tool which includes Building Construction Sources Access Engineering not opening? CLEAN browsing history

Access Science  A gateway to scientific knowledge, Access Science offers links to primary research material, videos and exclusive animations, plus specially designed curriculum maps for teachers. 

Library Guide for 1st Years

 

Follow the link below for more YouTube videos on how to navigate the library catalog / webpage

UPLibrary Youtube