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Adams, O (1997) Contractor development in Nigeria: perceptions of contractors and professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 95-108.

Chau, K W (1997) Note - Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data: response. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 109-15.

Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Criteria for contractor selection. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 19-38.

Kaming, P F, Olomolaiye, P O, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (1997) Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 83-94.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost overrun; delay; Indonesia; high-rise; productivity
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997373132
  • Abstract:

    Many variables have an impact upon construction time and cost overruns in Indonesia. A questionnaire survey was undertaken of project managers working on high-rise construction projects in two Indonesian cities: Jakarta and Yogyakarta. The variables identified were ranked according to their perceived importance and frequencies of occurrence. Inflationary increases in material cost, inaccurate material estimating and project complexity are the main causes of cost overruns. The predominant causes of delay are design changes, poor labour productivity and inadequate planning. Using factor analysis techniques, delay and cost overrun variables were grouped into factors, and their relationships analysed. Although Indonesia specific, the results reflect construction management problems common to developing countries.

Peng, C L, Scorpio, D E and Kibert, C J (1997) Strategies for successful construction and demolition waste recycling operation. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 49-57.

Pietroforte, R (1997) Communication and governance in the building process. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 71-82.

Preece, C and Male, S (1997) Promotional literature for competitive advantage in UK construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 59-69.

Rawlinson, S and Raftery, J (1997) Price stability and the business cycle: UK construction bidding patterns 1970-1991. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 5-18.

Seymour, D E, Crook, D and Rooke, J (1997) Note - The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 117-9.

Wong, E and Norman, G (1997) Economic evaluation of materials planning systems for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 15(01), 39-47.