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Akan, G T, Arditi, D and Imre, M (1984) Priority ranking of highway improvement projects. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 49-55.

Baron, T (1984) Housing in the inner cities. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 13-24.

Jenkins, A W (1984) Social policy and construction wage formation: the Alberta experience. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 25-36.

Lewis, T M (1984) A review of the causes of recent problems in the construction industry of Trinidad and Tobago. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 37-48.

McDonald, P (1984) Construction claims costing for owners and contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 1-12.

Morrison, N (1984) The accuracy of quantity surveyor's cost estimating. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 57-75.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost estimating; cost modelling; quantity surveying; variability
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198400000006
  • Abstract:

    The accuracy of cost estimates prepared by quantity surveyors during the design stage of construction projects is examined. Since these estimates influence the feasibility and form of projects, the ability of quantity surveyors to fulfil the objectives of cost planning is considered. It concludes that the present methods of estimating used by quantity surveyors produce results that are not sufficiently accurate to meet all the objectives of cost planning. The most likely area for improvement lies in developing methods of using large cost data bases.

Scott, D (1984) Economic evaluation of minor roading projects. Construction Management and Economics, 2(01), 77-90.