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Birnie, J and Yates, A (1991) Cost prediction using decision/risk analysis methodologies. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 171-86.

Fellows, R F (1991) Escalation management: forecasting the effects of inflation on building projects. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 187-204.

Ibbs, W C (1991) Innovative contract incentive features for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 157-69.

Khosrowshahi, F (1991) Simulation of expenditure patterns of construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 113-32.

Newton, S (1991) An agenda for cost modelling research. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 97-112.

Ogunlana, S O (1991) Learning from experience in design cost estimating. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 133-50.

Singh, S (1991) Cost estimation of prestressed concrete beam and reinforced concrete slab construction. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 205-15.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: concrete ; cost estimating; cost modelling; economic evaluation; structural system
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199100000017
  • Abstract:

    An interactive computer model has been developed for approximate cost estimation of pre-stressed concrete beam and reinforced concrete slab construction in high rise commercial buildings. A number of design variables like different structural schemes, grid sizes, number of storeys, grades of concrete, grid location and section of beams have been incorporated in the model to assess heir effect on cost and quantities of constituents of concrete construction. The use of the model is recommended for comparative cost estimation to determine the effect of design parameters on structural cost; for approximate structural cost estimation of an overall project; for checking of estimates for structural works; for calculation of quantity index for structural schemes and system; for budgeting of materials and finally for use in various studies in building economics.

Srinivasan, R and Harris, F C (1991) Lane rental contracting. Construction Management and Economics, 9(02), 151-5.