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Duncan, R I and Mortimer, J (2007) Race equality and procurement: an investigation into the impact of race equality policy on the procurement of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) contractors and consultants in the Welsh social housing sector. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1283–93.

Goulding, J, Sexton, M, Zhang, X, Kagioglou, M, Aouad, G F and Barrett, P (2007) Technology adoption: breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1239–50.

Gray, C and Davies, R J (2007) Perspectives on experiences of innovation: the development of an assessment methodology appropriate to construction project organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1251–68.

Sang, K J C, Dainty, A R J and Ison, S G (2007) Gender: a risk factor for occupational stress in the architectural profession?. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1305–17.

Styhre, A and Josephson, P-E (2007) Coaching the site manager: effects on learning and managerial practice. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1295–304.

Wang, N and Horner, M (2007) CSI model for estimating road maintenance projects. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1269–81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost significance; cost modelling; estimating; major road maintenance project
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0144-6193&volume=25&issue=12&spage=1269
  • Abstract:
    Major road maintenance projects need an accurate cost estimate at the early stage of design. At present, simple and quick models are lacking. Two easy-to-use cost models for major asphalt road maintenance projects are developed. The double mean model and the trend line model are based on the cost-significance method. The historical data used are bills of quantities (BoQs) of major road maintenance projects including reconstruction, overlay and resurfacing. The cost-significant items in the models are consistent for this type of project. Further BoQs are used to test the accuracy of the cost-significance models. The two cost-significance models simplify the data collection and cost modelling process. The double mean model is suitable for quick estimates at scheme design stage, while the trend line model has a much better accuracy and is still simpler than traditional methods, and is therefore appropriate to use for the detailed design stage. Because there are fewer items whose costs require estimating, it is likely that the cost of each item can be estimated more accurately.

Yeung, J F Y, Chan, A P C, Chan, D W M and b, L K L (2007) Development of a partnering performance index (PPI) for construction projects in Hong Kong: a Delphi study. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1219–37.