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Back, W E and Bell, L C (1995) Quantifying Process Benefits of Electronic Data Management Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 415–21.
Barras, G C and Mayo, R E (1995) Minidirectional Drilling for Installation of Underground Electrical Conduit. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 364–9.
Beliveau, Y J, Williams, J M, King, M G and Niles, A R (1995) Real-Time Position Measurement Integrated with CAD: Technologies and Their Protocols. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 346–54.
Dias, A and Ioannou, P G (1995) Debt Capacity and Optimal Capital Structure for Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 404–14.
Diekmann, J E and Girard, M J (1995) Are Contract Disputes Predictable?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 355–63.
Elzarka, H M and Bell, L C (1995) Object-Oriented Methodology for Materials-Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 438–45.
Hanlon, E J and Sanvido, V E (1995) Constructability Information Classification Scheme. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 337–45.
Herbsman, Z J (1995) A+B Bidding Method—Hidden Success Story for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 430–7.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:4(430)
- Abstract:
In the last decade, many departments of transportation around the United States have experimented with using the A+B bidding method. In this method contractors bid on the cost (part A) and on the time (part B), and the lowest combined bidder (A+B) is awarded the project. This paper analyzes 101 projects that have been awarded using this method and compares the results to the cost and the time of similar projects that were bid using conventional methods (cost only). The conclusions from the research show that substantial savings in construction time have been achieved when using the A+B method with almost no addition in cost. This was achieved by better planning and management of motivated contractors that were using the time element as part of their bidding strategy. The paper includes details on several case studies that demonstrate these results.
Hinze, J, Bren, D C and Piepho, N (1995) Experience Modification Rating As Measure of Safety Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 455–8.
Jeljeli, M N and Russell, J S (1995) Coping with Uncertainty in Environmental Construction: Decision-Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 370–80.
Kangari, R (1995) Risk Management Perceptions and Trends of U.S. Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 422–9.
Kim, J and Ibbs, C W (1995) Work-Package–Process Model for Piping Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 381–7.
Liu, L, Burns, S A and Feng, C (1995) Construction Time-Cost Trade-Off Analysis Using LP/IP Hybrid Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 446–54.
Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1995) Patterns of Construction-Space Use in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 464–73.
Senior, B A (1995) Late-Time Computation for Task Chains Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 397–403.
Smith, S D, Osborne, J R and Forde, M C (1995) Analysis of Earth-Moving Systems Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 388–96.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Cummings, D J (1995) Enforcement of Liquidated Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 459–63.