... of the significant contributors to cost overruns in construction projects. That is why various research efforts have addressed this issue to tackle its impact on construction projects. However, most of these studies have focused on various project types, giving little attention to large-scale infrastructure projects...

...Alolote Ibim Amadi Purpose This study aims to investigate ground-related design deficiencies as potential avenues of avoidable cost overruns, discernible from the geotechnical practices of highway agencies in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study deploys...

... their importance. The study examines these key areas; the factors that have significant impacts on cost overruns, the most effective cost control techniques and the factors for selecting cost control techniques for a project. Design/methodology/approach The study relies on a mixed-method research approach...

...Dominic D. Ahiaga-Dagbui; Simon D Smith Purpose – Drawing on mainstream arguments in the literature, the paper presents a coherent and holistic view on the causes of cost overruns, and the dynamics between cognitive dispositions, learning and estimation. A cost prediction model has also been...