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Echeverry, D, Ibbs, C W and Burati, J (1988) Graduated Unit Price Payment Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 1–18.

Griffis, F H & and Butler, F M (1988) Case for Cost‐Plus Contracting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 83–94.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Contracts; Contract management; Construction costs; Risk management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1988)114:1(83)
  • Abstract:
    This paper represents a case for cost‐plus contracting by first discussing reasons why cost‐plus contracting is not preferred by most owners. The final cost is not guaranteed, there is usually poor supervision by the contractor and the owner, there is a tendency for more charges by the end user, the labor force tend to drag out the jobs, etc. The writers then discuss how to properly manage a cost‐plus contract by addressing each of the risks and making suggestions on how to mitigate them. The use of cost‐plus contracts shows promise in getting more construction for the money.

Grimm, C T (1988) Brick Masonry Workmanship Statistics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 147–9.

Kashiwagi, K, Rubin, R A and Harris, M R (1988) Construction Law and Practice in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 104–13.

Kirby, J G, Furry, D A and Hicks, D K (1988) Improvements in Design Review Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 69–82.

Loper, J H, Marquis, E L and Rhomberg, E J (1988) Precast Prestressed Long‐Span Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 95–103.

Martin, G L (1988) Training Programs for Engineering Consulting Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 121–32.

Rajagopalan, K S (1988) Supports for Traveling Cranes: Case History. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 114–20.

Russell, A D and Caselton, W F (1988) Extensions to Linear Scheduling Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 36–52.

Sherman, P J (1988) Japanese Construction R&D: Entrée into U.S. Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 133–43.

Skibniewski, M and Hendrickson, C (1988) Analysis of Robotic Surface Finishing Work on Construction Site. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 53–68.

Tatum, C B and Funke, A T (1988) Partially Automated Grading: Construction Process Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 19–35.