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Ahn, S, Lee, S and Steel, R P (2013) Effects of Workers’ Social Learning: Focusing on Absence Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1015–25.

Cheung, S O, Yiu, T W and Lam, M C (2013) Interweaving Trust and Communication with Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 941–50.

Choi, Y, Kim, D, Kim, S, Nam, M S and Kim, T (2013) Implementation of Noise-Free and Vibration-Free PHC Screw Piles on the Basis of Full-Scale Tests. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 960–7.

de Lima, R X, Júnior, E F N, Prata, B d A and Weissmann, J (2013) Distribution of Materials in Road Earthmoving and Paving: Mathematical Programming Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1046–54.

De Marco, A and Mangano, G (2013) Risk and Value in Privately Financed Health Care Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 918–26.

Gharaibeh, H M (2013) Managing the Cost of Power Transmission Projects: Lessons Learned. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1063–7.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction costs; Electric transmission structures; Electric transmission lines; Construction management; Cost overrun; Cost control; Lessons learned; Underestimation; Power utility;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000665
  • Abstract:
    A major driver to project success is the ability to manage the project cost effectively. Despite the agreement among scholars and practitioners on the importance of managing the project cost, excessive cost overruns continue to occur on major power transmission projects. In this paper, the author, through a Delphi method, will discover problems of managing the project cost, suggest solutions to overcome these problems, and identify lessons learned from these projects. The study was conducted with two different project teams in the same organization in Canada. Key findings from this study will highlight similarities and differences between the two cases in terms of how each team managed the project cost and learned from it. The paper will contribute to the body of knowledge by identifying lessons learned from power transmission projects on how to manage the project cost and by suggesting solutions to overcome the problem of cost overrun in these projects.

Horta, I M, Camanho, A S and Lima, A F (2013) Design of Performance Assessment System for Selection of Contractors in Construction Industry E-Marketplaces. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 910–7.

Hosseinian, S M and Carmichael, D G (2013) Optimal Incentive Contract with Risk-Neutral Contractor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 899–909.

Laryea, S (2013) Nature of Tender Review Meetings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 927–40.

Lee, N and Rojas, E M (2013) Visual Representations for Monitoring Project Performance: Developing Novel Prototypes for Improved Communication. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 994–1005.

Lu, Y, Cui, Q and Le, Y (2013) Turning Green to Gold in the Construction Industry: Fable or Fact?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1026–36.

Macarulla, M, Forcada, N, Casals, M, Gangolells, M, Fuertes, A and Roca, X (2013) Standardizing Housing Defects: Classification, Validation, and Benefits. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 968–76.

Marks, E D, Cheng, T and Teizer, J (2013) Laser Scanning for Safe Equipment Design That Increases Operator Visibility by Measuring Blind Spots. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1006–14.

Minchin, R E, Thurn, S B, Ellis, R D and Lewis, D W (2013) Using Contractor Bid Amounts to Estimate the Impact of Night Construction on Cost for Transportation Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1055–62.

Mostafavi, A, Abraham, D, Noureldin, S, Pankow, G, Novak, J, Walker, R, Hall, K and George, B (2013) Risk-Based Protocol for Inspection of Transportation Construction Projects Undertaken by State Departments of Transportation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 977–86.

Nguyen, L D, Phan, D H and Tang, L C M (2013) Simulating Construction Duration for Multistory Buildings with Controlling Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 951–9.

Puri, V and Martinez, J C (2013) Modeling of Simultaneously Continuous and Stochastic Construction Activities for Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 1037–45.

Ugwu, O O, Arop, J B, Nwoji, C U and Osadebe, N N (2013) Nanotechnology as a Preventive Engineering Solution to Highway Infrastructure Failures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(08), 987–93.