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AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Statistical Properties of Construction Duration Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 525–44.

De La Garza, J M and Mitropoulos, P (1992) Flavors and Mixins of Expert Systems Technology Transfer Model for AEC Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 435–53.

Eldin, N N and Senouci, A B (1992) Use of Scrap Tires in Road Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 561–76.

Harris, R B (1992) A Challenge for Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 422–34.

Hicks, J C (1992) Heavy Construction Estimates, with and without Computers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 545–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction; Estimation; Computer applications; Contractors;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:3(545)
  • Abstract:
    Heavy construction contractors are continuously looking for better, more economical ways to prepare estimates. They are extremely wary of product advertising that proclaims to have the answer to a contractor's prayers and does everything remotely connected with estimating. Acquisition of estimate programs are vastly different from equipment acquisition, about which the contractor knows about and for which the contractor has access to detailed specifications that can be relied upon for information necessary to make sound decisions. This paper presents methods that enhance the preparation of heavy construction estimates, comments on the status of estimate program development as of 1991, and outlines the major requirements necessary to develop a heavy construction estimate program.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Government‐Industry Cooperation: Fast‐Track Concrete Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 454–71.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Strategies for Technology Push: Lessons from Construction Innovations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 507–24.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Quantitative Study of Contractor Evaluation Programs and Their Impact. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 612–24.

Shaked, O and Warszawski, A (1992) CONSCHED: Expert System for Scheduling of Modular Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 488–506.

Skibniewski, M J and Chao, L (1992) Evaluation of Advanced Construction Technology with AHP Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 577–93.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Misrepresentations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 472–87.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) Site‐Layout Modeling: How Can Artificial Intelligence Help?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 594–611.