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Abu Hammad, A A (2003) A decision support system for manufactured housing production process planning and facility layout, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Ahmad, I U (1988) Bidding strategy: Multicriteria decision-making approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Alkayyali, O J (1993) A computerized multi-dimensional support system (CM-DSS) for planning, scheduling and controlling construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Deshpande, A S (2009) Best practices for the management of design in fast track industrial projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Foster, W R (2007) The impact of a bidder workshop on self-efficacy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Leslie, S E (1997) Forecasting the funding needs of infrastructure renewal: A construction estimating technique, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: duration; skills; construction cost; deterioration; estimating; forecasting; funding; investment; policy; renewal; service life; construction estimator; estimator; owner; professional; heuristic
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304337691
- Abstract:
This work consists of independent research, presented in the form of an academic dissertation. The research product includes the development of a proposed technique for preparing long term cost and timing forecasts, of funding needs for renewal of individual constructed facilities. This work was undertaken as an aid to the financial task of preparing and justifying adequate user fee policy. The technique is primarily aimed at contributions which construction estimators, and an extension to their professional art, can make to the process of facility renewal cost recovery. The research product includes: (1) procedures for conversion of construction cost estimates to renewal cost estimates in a form that can be correlated with service life duration of components. (2) a tool that accounts for multiple cycle occurrences of renewal event costs. (3) the generation of time serial forecasts of yearly renewal costs. (4) forecasts of needed revenue recovery rates for renewal costs. (5) a comparison of the proposed technique with existing heuristic estimating methods. The well being of the nation is directly linked to the condition of its infrastructure and much has been written about its widespread state of degradation. But the solution, as always, will be found in the renewal of individual facilities; project by project. In this study, a technique with practical potential for solving the root problem was sought. The search processed by directing efforts at specific solutions to the problem of under-investment in renewal. This resulted in the point of view the the problem is mainly due to lack of advanced cost forecasting and rational anticipation of renewal needs. The result of applying this technique could benefit owners and manners of many types of civil, commercial and industrial infrastructure. It is expected to be a valuable resource for those who could, and should, be anticipating and reacting to the cost and timing of facility deterioration. A forecast of funding needs can be accomplished by the utilization of professionals with the skills necessary, to apply these research products and technique.
Meckstroth, D J (1978) Relative wage effect in the contract construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.
Moteleb, M (2010) Risk based decision making tools for sewer infrastructure management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Cincinnati.