Heckroodt / Evaluation of investment Conclusion In conclusion it must be emphasised that investment in construction projects is a very sensitive matter which needs a lot of expert opinion and inputs, as well as elaborate planning and management, before a final decision could be made whether to invest or not to invest. It is inevitable that the strategic planning of quantity surveyors and cost engineers around the globe will be of vital importance to the economic growth in the construction industry in South Africa. References STALS, Dr Chris. Interest rates in South Africa, Adress at a meeting of The Weekend Argus/Seeff Trust Investors Club, Cape Town, South Af- rica. 1995 HECKRQOCT. Christo. A critical analysis of planning and evaluation of investment in construction- and civil engineering projects with specific reference to construction projects in South Africa (1991-1995), Unpublished concept thesis, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 1997. | 
