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Abdul-Rahman, H and Alidrisyi, M N (1994) A perspective of material management practices in a fast developing economy: the case of Malaysia. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 413-22.

Austin, S A, Baldwin, A N and Newton, A (1994) Manipulating the flow of design information to improve the programming of building design. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 445-55.

Dawood, N N (1994) Developing a production management modelling approach for precast concrete building products. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 393-412.

Kometa, S T, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1994) Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants' performance. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 433-43.

Lowe, D J and Skitmore, M R (1994) Experiential learning in cost estimating. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 423-31.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost estimating; experience; experiential learning; expertise; feedback; quantity surveying
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000052
  • Abstract:

    This paper investigates experiential learning theory and the current perception of experiential factors in the accuracy of pre-tender cost prediction. It compares the preferred learning styles of a sample of experienced pre-tender cost estimators with those of novice quantity surveyors and investigates how estimators have developed as a result of their experiences. Experiential factors, those which stimulate personal development in pre-tender estimators, are considered and a mechanism to improve the accuracy of pre-tender estimates is proposed linking experiential learning theory with the introduction of feedback and self-monitoring systems.

O'Brien, M J and Al-Soufi, A (1994) A survey of data communications in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 457-65.

Ofori, G (1994) Construction industry development: role of technology transfer. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 379-92.