...Harish Kumar Singla; Srividhya Sridharan Purpose Previous studies have highlighted that overheads form a critical part of the total project cost. However, despite this knowledge, the precise estimation of overheads is often neglected in construction projects. This paper aims to examine the reasons...

...James A. Hackett; Carolyn M. Hicks Purpose Both quantity surveyors (QSs) and estimators have pivotal roles in the profitability of construction contracts; however, only the QS is classified as a professional. Preliminary examination of the responsibilities of the estimator and the level...

... presents a summary of the problem and the results of proof‐of‐concept testing for a new method. Design/methodology/approach Prices were estimated for a simple basket of two construction components using cost‐estimating guides for several nations. Both developed and developing nations were included...

... rates are shown and compared to those observed on‐site. Concretes Estimation Lean production Construction Operations planning Productivity rate Latham (1994) suggested that productivity improvements in the UK of up to 30 per cent were necessary to face the challenges of the next...

... Estimation Buildings Monte Carlo simulation Project management Since the mid‐1980s many authors have suggested that the management of construction projects, large or small, benefits from a greater understanding brought about by the application of risk management (RM) techniques. The well‐known...