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Doğan, S Z, Arditi, D and Murat Günaydin, H (2008) Using Decision Trees for Determining Attribute Weights in a Case-Based Model of Early Cost Prediction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 146–52.

Ergen, E and Akinci, B (2008) Formalization of the Flow of Component-Related Information in Precast Concrete Supply Chains. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 112–21.

Eriksson, P E (2008) Procurement Effects on Coopetition in Client-Contractor Relationships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 103–11.

Isaac, S and Navon, R (2008) Feasibility Study of an Automated Tool for Identifying the Implications of Changes in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 139–45.

Leung, M, Zhang, H and Skitmore, M (2008) Effects of Organizational Supports on the Stress of Construction Estimation Participants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 84–93.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Cost estimation; Contractors;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:2(84)
  • Abstract:
    Forecasting the likely cost of construction work before tendering is known as to be a hazardous task. Both underestimates and overestimates may present problems to clients and contractors. Not surprisingly, cost-engineering activities can be stressful for those responsible. Coping with the stresses requires action on the part of the individuals affected and the organizations to which they belong. This paper examines the effect of organizational supports in the process of project estimation through a survey of construction estimation participants in Hong Kong. Using correlation analysis and regression analysis, it is found that: (1) the stressors of autonomy and feedback are directly related to the stress experienced by cost engineers; (2) informal organizational supports (particularly concerning relationship conflict, Type A behavior, work underload, lack of autonomy, and unfair rewards and treatment) are far more effective than formal supports in reducing stress; and (3) lack of autonomy and lack of feedback are predictable variables affecting stress. Cost-engineering managers and supervisors need to carefully distinguish between those who prefer hands-on support and those who prefer hands-off support. A good communication and team decision-making process and a fair reward and treatment system may help establish close relationships among cost engineers in a company and ensure sufficient autonomy to cost engineers and the participants in the estimation process.

Xiong, Y and Kuang, Y (2008) Applying an Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm-Based Multiobjective Approach for Time–Cost Trade-Off. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 153–6.

Ye, S and Liu, Y (2008) Study on Development Patterns of Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 94–102.

Yu, A T W, Shen, Q, Kelly, J and Hunter, K (2008) Comparative Study of the Variables in Construction Project Briefing/Architectural Programming. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(02), 122–38.