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Aghimien, D O, Aghimien, E I, Fadiyimu, A O and Adegbembo, T F (2018) Survival strategies of built environment organisations in a challenging economy. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 861–76.

Aghimien, D O, Oke, A E and Aigbavboa, C O (2018) Barriers to the adoption of value management in developing countries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 818–34.

Chia, F C, Skitmore, M, Gray, J and Bridge, A (2018) International comparisons of nominal and real construction labour productivity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 896–915.

Dang, C N and Le-Hoai, L (2018) Revisiting storey enclosure method for early estimation of structural building construction cost. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 877–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Regression analysis; Bootstrap; Range estimation; Construction cost; Storey enclosure method; Residential building projects;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2015-0111
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to develop several predictive models for estimating the structural construction cost and establish range estimation for the structural construction cost using design information available in early stages of residential building projects. Design/methodology/approach Information about residential building projects is collected based on project documents from construction companies with regard to the design parameters and the actual structural construction costs at completion. Storey enclosure method (SEM) is fundamental for determining the building design parameters, forming the potential variables and developing the cost estimation models using regression analysis. Nonparametric bootstrap method is used to establish range estimation for the structural construction cost. Findings A model which is developed from an integration of advanced SEM, principle component analysis and regression analysis is robust in terms of predictability. In terms of range estimation, cumulative probability-based range estimates and confidence intervals are established. While cumulative probability-based range estimates provide information about the level of uncertainty included in the estimate, confidence intervals provide information about the variability of the estimate. Such information could be very crucial for management decisions in early stages of residential building projects. Originality/value This study could provide practitioners with a better understanding of the uncertainty and variability included in the cost estimate. Hence, they could make effective improvements on cost-related management approaches to enhance project cost performance.

Hasan, A, Baroudi, B, Elmualim, A and Rameezdeen, R (2018) Factors affecting construction productivity: a 30 year systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 916–37.

Lew, Y, Hassim, S, Muniandy, R and Hua, L T (2018) Structural equation modelling for subcontracting practice: Malaysia chapter. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 835–60.

Moussavi Nadoushani, Z S, Akbarnezhad, A and Rey, D (2018) Optimization of concrete placing operation based on competing carbon footprint, cost and production rate objectives. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 938–57.

Oechler, E, Molenaar, K R, Hallowell, M and Scott, S (2018) State-of-practice for risk-based quality assurance in state departments of transportation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(07), 958–70.