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Newton, S and Smith, V K (1992) Methods of analysing risk exposure in the cost estimates of high quality offices. Construction Management and Economics, 10(05), 431-49.

Ofori, G (1992) The environment: the fourth construction project objective?. Construction Management and Economics, 10(05), 369-95.

Shash, A A and Abdul-Hadi, N H (1992) Factors affecting a contractor's mark-up size decision in Saudi Arabia. Construction Management and Economics, 10(05), 415-29.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: bidding; construction; mark-up; Saudi Arabia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199200000039
  • Abstract:

    Deciding upon the right mark-up to add to an estimate is not an easy task for a contractor. The mark-up must be small enough to ensure a good chance of winning the contract, yet big enough to realize a reasonable profit. The determination of the proper mark-up size entails the evaluation of numerous factors. This study presents 37 factors, with their relative importance to contractors operating in Saudi Arabia, underlying the mark-up size decision. The size of contract and availability of required cash, not competition, labour availability and profitability, are the most important factors that affect mark-up size decision.

Skitmore, M R (1992) Parameter prediction for cash-flow forecasting models. Construction Management and Economics, 10(05), 397-413.