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Elazouni, A M and Metwally, F G (2007) Expanding Finance-Based Scheduling to Devise Overall-Optimized Project Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 86–90.

Goldenberg, M and Shapira, A (2007) Systematic Evaluation of Construction Equipment Alternatives: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 72–85.

Hanna, A S, Chang, C, Lackney, J A and Sullivan, K T (2007) Impact of Overmanning on Mechanical and Sheet Metal Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 22–28.

Jung, Y and Kang, S (2007) Knowledge-Based Standard Progress Measurement for Integrated Cost and Schedule Performance Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 10–21.

Li, Y, Nie, X and Chen, S (2007) Fuzzy Approach to Prequalifying Construction Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 40–49.

Liu, L and Zhu, K (2007) Improving Cost Estimates of Construction Projects Using Phased Cost Factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 91–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost control; Estimation; Construction costs; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:1(91)
  • Abstract:
    Central to cost-based competition is the capability to accurately predict the cost of delivering a project. Most literature on cost estimation focuses on specific estimation methods as generic techniques and little attention has been paid to the unique requirements at each project stage. This note attempts to identify the critical factors for effective estimation at various stages of typical construction projects. Drawing from organization control theory and cost estimating literature, this note develops a theoretical framework that identifies the critical factors for effective cost estimation during each project phase of a conventional construction project. The underlying logic is that as a cost estimating effort progresses, both task programmability and output measurability improve. As a result, control effort will shift from input-oriented control to a combination of output and behavior control.

Lucko, G, Vorster, M C and Anderson-Cook, C M (2007) Unknown Element of Owning Costs—Impact of Residual Value. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 3–9.

Moussa, M, Ruwanpura, J and Jergeas, G (2007) CTAN for Risk Assessments Using Multilevel Stochastic Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 96–101.

Polat, G, Arditi, D and Mungen, U (2007) Simulation-Based Decision Support System for Economical Supply Chain Management of Rebar. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 29–39.

Salman, A F M, Skibniewski, M J and Basha, I (2007) BOT Viability Model for Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 50–63.

Subprasom, K and Chen, A (2007) Effects of Regulation on Highway Pricing and Capacity Choice of a Build-Operate-Transfer Scheme. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(01), 64–71.