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Bernold, L E (2005) Automatic As-Built Generation with Utility Trenchers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 740–7.

Chan, W T, Chen, C, Messner, J I and Chua, D K (2005) Interface Management for China’s Build–Operate–Transfer Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 645–55.

Chen, H, O’Brien, W J and Herbsman, Z J (2005) Assessing the Accuracy of Cash Flow Models: The Significance of Payment Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 669–76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost control; Cost analysis; Computer aided scheduling; Critical path method; Forecasting; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:6(669)
  • Abstract:
    Cash flow forecasting methods have evolved to allow detailed predictions for individual projects. These methods, principally the cost-schedule integration (CSI) technique, make extensive use of project estimate and schedule data. An implicit assumption of these methods has been that accuracy is largely a function of the quality of data available to the model. To the writers’ knowledge, there has been no assessment of the ability of project specific cash-flow models to accurately predict cash flows given accurate input data. This paper makes two contributions. First, two complementary methods are presented—pattern matching logic and factorial analysis—that provide an ability to assess the accuracy of cash flow models. Second, through demonstration of these methods using data from two projects, a critique is made of the ability of existing CSI models to accurately predict cash flows. The paper concludes by recommending extensions of CSI models to include more detailed payment conditions, including differential payment lags, components for materials and labor, and payment frequency. A further conclusion is the call for more research to better understand the balance between managers’ need for information and the ability of predictive models to provide that information.

Chua, D K and Goh, Y M (2005) Poisson Model of Construction Incident Occurrence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 715–22.

Hanna, A S, Taylor, C S and Sullivan, K T (2005) Impact of Extended Overtime on Construction Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 734–9.

Song, J, Fagerlund, W R, Haas, C T, Tatum, C B and Vanegas, J A (2005) Considering Prework on Industrial Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 723–33.

Sturts, C S and (Bud) Griffis, F H (2005) Addressing Pricing: Value Bidding for Engineers and Consultants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 621–30.

Tamate, S, Suemasa, N and Katada, T (2005) Analyses of Instability in Mobile Cranes due to Ground Penetration by Outriggers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 689–704.

Zayed, T M (2005) Productivity and Cost Assessment for Continuous Flight Auger Piles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 677–88.

Zayed, T M and Halpin, D W (2005) Pile Construction Productivity Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 705–14.

Zhang, X (2005) Criteria for Selecting the Private-Sector Partner in Public–Private Partnerships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 631–44.

Zhang, X (2005) Financial Viability Analysis and Capital Structure Optimization in Privatized Public Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(06), 656–68.