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Chen, J J (1996) The impact of public construction investment upon special economic zones: the Chinese experience. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 175-82.

Finch, E F, Flanagan, R and Marsh, L (1996) Auto-ID application in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 121-9.

Green, S D (1996) A metaphorical analysis of client organizations and the briefing process. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 155-64.

Kometa, S T, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1996) Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 131-45.

Lambropoulos, J, Manolopoulos, N and Pantouvakis, J P (1996) SEMANTIC: smart earth moving analysis and estimation of cost. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 79-92.

MacSporran, C and Tucker, S N (1996) Target budget levels for building operating costs. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 103-19.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: budget ; operating cost; performance indicator
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373557
  • Abstract:

    Operating cost targets have long been needed by owners and managers of commercial buildings. The only available comprehensive operating costs of a number of office buildings were analysed and budget levels and optimal performance targets were determined, relating to both cost and consumption values. The effects on operating costs of building characteristics such as size, location and quality were examined and a methodology for determining target operating costs developed. Operating budget targets preferred were the lower quartiles of the distributions of the ratio of each cost item to annual income. These levels were selected as difficult but achievable targets independent of such factors as size, location and inflation.

Ranasinghe, M (1996) Mine restoration bond for clay mining and its impact on the prices of building materials in Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 165-74.

Shoesmith, D R (1996) A study of the management and procurement of building services work. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 93-101.

Sommerville, J (1996) An analysis of recruitment sources and employee turnover in Scottish construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 147-54.