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Alani, A M, Petersen, A K, Chapman, K G and Khosrowshahi, F (2004) A proposed quantitative model for building repair and maintenance -theory, model development and application. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 193–210.

Blyth, K, Lewis, J and Kaka, A (2004) Predicting project and activity duration for buildings in the UK. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 329–47.

Collins, A and Baccarini, D (2004) Project success -a survey. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 211–31.

Han, S H and Diekmann, J (2004) Judgment-based cross-impact method for predicting cost variance for highly uncertain projects. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 171–92.

Haupt, T C and Smallwood, J (2004) HIV and AIDS in SA construction: attitudes and perceptions of workers. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 311–27.

Moore, J E, Kuprenas, J, Lee, J-J, Gordon, P, Richardson, H and Pan, Q (2004) Cost analysis methodology for advanced treatment of stormwater: the Los Angeles case. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 149–70.

Ofori, G, Dulaimi, M F and Ling, F Y Y (2004) Improving performance of construction industry in Singapore: motivators, enablers and lessons for developing countries. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 267–89.

Sebastian, R (2004) Critical appraisal of design management in architecture. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 255–66.

Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D G (2004) Intelligent models for predicting levels of client satisfaction. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 233–53.

Wood, B and Kenley, R (2004) The effectiveness of the bills of quantities in Australia. Journal of Construction Research, 5(02), 291–309.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: bills of quantities; subcontractors; contractors; abridged bills of quantities; Australia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609 9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/05/0502/S160994510400019X.html
  • Abstract:
    The research aimed to explore if the information in the Australian Bill of Quantities (BOQ) was presented in a manner that could be utilized effectively by the end user. Populations surveyed; contractor, subcontractor and quantity surveyor, agree that the BOQ is a document that should be retained and would be used if produced. The adequacy of information was found to be in question by the users of the BOQ. The locational information is not adequate for its purpose. The quantities are neither located in the structure nor broken down into zones so useful for material ordering, daily work production management and cost management tasks. This information provided was requested to be supplemented by the inclusion of drawings, drawing numbers and the zonal breakdown of quantities in a smaller number of BOQ items. End users concluded that the current information contained within the BOQ is efficient but not effective. Not one participant - quantity surveyors, contractors and subcontractors - believed they were adequately consulted or represented in production of the latest Standard Method of Measurement (SMM). It is concluded that there is a need for end-users such as contractors and subcontractors to have greater input into the design, development and implementation of the Australian SMM. The resultant "consensus document" could then be an effective communication tool that is used for estimating, planning, purchasing and site management.