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Brett-Jones, A T (1983) Barchester low-rise: a case study of a management contract for remedial work to a large housing scheme. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 91-117.

Flanagan, R and Norman, G (1983) The accuracy and monitoring of quantity surveyors' price forecasting for building work. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 157-80.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: accuracy; forecasting; monitoring; price; quantity surveying
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198300000012
  • Abstract:

    The performance of two public sector quantity surveying departments is examined, when forecasting the lowest tender price for proposed projects at the design stage. The reliability of any price forecast is dependant upon professional skill and judgement and the availability of historical price data derived from completed projects. The quantity surveyor also requires an effective feedback mechanism that provides information on the accuracy of previous forecasts. A simple feedback mechanism is developed, which can be used to assess forecasting performance and give an early warning of bias and identify any patterns that may emerge.

Lansley, P R (1983) A practical approach to auditing organizational flexibility. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 145-56.

Leopold, E and Bishop, D (1983) Design philosophy and practice in speculative housebuilding: Part 1. Construction Management and Economics, 1(02), 119-44.