... elemental cost plan and final tender sum in traditional building procurement in New Zealand construction. project scope and quality definition; type and quality of cost data; skill and experience of consultant; proficiency in estimating; historical data from previous similar projects...

... of this paper is to determine both the causes of liquidation and the distribution of losses to construction parties through an analysis of liquidators' reports on some construction firms based in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach The study collates primary information from Liquidators' reports...