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Al‐Bahar, J F and Crandall, K C (1990) Systematic Risk Management Approach for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 533–46.

Blakey, L H (1990) Bar Codes: Prescription for Precision, Performance, and Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 468–79.

Jaafari, A and Mateffy, V K (1990) Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 514–32.

Jackson, J T (1990) Technical Specifications' Effect on Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 463–7.

Jahren, C T and Ashe, A M (1990) Predictors of Cost‐Overrun Rates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 548–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction costs; Change orders; Construction industry; Contract management; Cost control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:3(548)
  • Abstract:
    An investigation was conducted concerning the influence of the following items on construction project cost-overrun rates: project size, construction type, number of bidders, and the percent difference between the government estimate and the award amount. The cost-overrun rate is defined as the total dollar amount of change orders and claims divided by the award amount. The analysis was conducted on 1,576 Navy construction projects that were in progress from 1984 to 1987. It was found that the shape of the frequency distribution for the cost-overrun rate changed with the size of the project. Cost overruns occurred more frequently for larger projects. The cost-overrun rate was also influenced by the percent difference between the government estimate and the award amount. Cost overruns were more likely when the award amount was less than the government estimate.

Kalu, T C U (1990) New Approach to Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 494–513.

Maloney, W F (1990) Framework for Analysis of Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 399–415.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Vanegas, J A (1990) Framework for Construction Robot Fleet Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 448–62.

Sarisley, E F (1990) Construction Methods and Costs of Stress‐Laminated Timber Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 432–47.

Stanton, W A and Willenbrock, J H (1990) Conceptual Framework for Computer‐Based, Construction Safety Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 383–98.

Stukhart, G and Cook, E L (1990) Bar‐Code Standardization in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 416–31.

Touran, A (1990) Integration of Simulation with Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 480–93.