Items with Index Term: cost estimate
Abdel-Hamid, M and Abdelhaleem, H M (2023) Project cost control using five dimensions building information modelling. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(3), pp. 405-409. ISSN 1562-3599
Abdel-Razek, R H (1987) Computerised analyses of estimating inaccuracy and tender variability: causes, evaluation and consequences. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.
Abdelaty, A; Jeong, H D; Dannen, B and Todey, F (2016) Enhancing life cycle cost analysis with a novel cost classification framework for pavement rehabilitation projects. Construction Management and Economics, 34(10), pp. 724-736. ISSN 0144-6193
Abdenour, J I (2021) A cost estimation model for improving the budget estimates of industrial plant construction projects. DEng thesis, George Washington University, USA.
Abdou, A; Lewis, J and Radaideh, M (2003) An internet-based decision support system for healthcare project appraisal: A conceptual proposal. Construction Innovation, 3(3), pp. 145-155. ISSN 1471-4175
Abdulghafour, A B (1998) Modeling highway construction tasks to determine project duration. PhD thesis, University of Tennessee, USA.
Abotaleb, I S and El-Adaway, I H (2017) Construction bidding markup estimation using a multistage decision theory approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(1): 04016079, ISSN 0733-9364
Adafin, J; Rotimi, J O B; Wilkinson, S and Mbachu, J (2019) An assessment of risk factors impacting budget variability in New Zealand commercial construction projects. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
Adam, A; Josephson, P-E B and Lindahl, G (2017) Aggregation of factors causing cost overruns and time delays in large public construction projects: Trends and implications. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(3), pp. 393-406. ISSN 0969-9988
Adebisi, E O; Alao, O O and Ojo, S O (2020) Assessment of early warning signs predisposing building projects to failure in Nigeria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(6), pp. 1403-1423. ISSN 1726-0531
Agyekum-Mensah, G (2019) The degree of accuracy and factors that influence the uncertainty of SME cost estimates. International Journal of Construction Management, 19(5), pp. 413-426. ISSN 1562-3599
Ahiaga-Dagbui, D and Smith, S D (2012) Neural networks for modelling the final target cost of water projects. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.
Ahiaga-Dagbui, D; Smith, S D; Love, P E D and Ackermann, F (2015) Spotlight on construction cost overrun research: Superficial, replicative and stagnated. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.
Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (2014) Rethinking construction cost overruns: an artificial neural network approach to construction cost estimation. PhD thesis, University of Edinburgh, UK.
Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D and Smith, S D (2014) Dealing with construction cost overruns using data mining. Construction Management and Economics, 32(7-8), pp. 682-694. ISSN 01446193
Ahiaga-Dagbui D D, T O and Smith S D, W S (2013) A neuro-fuzzy hybrid model for predicting final cost of water infrastructure projects. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (eds.) Proceedings of 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK.
Aibinu, A A; Dassanayake, D; Chan, T-K and Thangaraj, R (2015) Cost estimation for electric light and power elements during building design: A neural network approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(2), pp. 190-213. ISSN 0969-9988
Aibinu, A A and Pasco, T (2008) The accuracy of pre-tender building cost estimates in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 26(12), pp. 1257-1269. ISSN 1466433X
Akintoye, A (2000) Analysis of factors influencing project cost estimating practice. Construction Management and Economics, 18(1), pp. 77-89. ISSN 01446193
Akintoye, A and Fitzgerald, E (2000) A survey of current cost estimating practices in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 18(2), pp. 161-172. ISSN 01446193
Al-Harbi, K M; Johnston, D W and Fayadh, H (1994) Building construction detailed estimating practices in saudi arabia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(4), pp. 774-784. ISSN 0733-9364
Al-Tabtabai, H; Kartam, N; Flood, I A N and Alex, A P (1997) Expert judgment in forecasting construction project completion. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 4(4), pp. 271-293. ISSN 0969-9988
Alarcón, L F; Ashley, D B; De Hanily, A S; Molenaar, K R and Ungo, R (2011) Risk planning and management for the Panama Canal expansion program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(10), pp. 762-771. ISSN 0733-9364
Alashwal, A M and Chew, M Y (2017) Simulation techniques for cost management and performance in construction projects in Malaysia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 7(5), pp. 534-545. ISSN 2044-124X
Alzraiee, H (2022) Cost estimate system using structured query language in BIM. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(14), pp. 2731-2743. ISSN 1562-3599
Amadi, A I (2026) Construction economics at early stage: Order of cost estimating, life cycle costing and development appraisal of a proposed office complex. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 44(1), pp. 70-90. ISSN 2398-4708
Ammar, M A and Abd-ElKhalek, S I (2022) Criticality measurement in fuzzy project scheduling. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(2), pp. 252-261. ISSN 1562-3599
Amuda-Yusuf, G and Mohamed, S F (2015) Essential features of a building services standard method of measurement in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(6), pp. 749-770. ISSN 0969-9988
Antoniou, F; Konstantinidis, D; Aretoulis, G and Xenidis, Y (2018) Preliminary construction cost estimates for motorway underpass bridges. International Journal of Construction Management, 18(4), pp. 321-330. ISSN 1562-3599
Arab, M Z M (2011) A function-based cost model for early cost advice on new-build schools projects. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Arif, F; Lodi, S H and Azhar, N (2015) Factors influencing accuracy of construction project cost estimates in Pakistan: Perception and reality. International Journal of Construction Management, 15(1), pp. 59-70. ISSN 1562-3599
Asmar, M E; Hanna, A S and Whited, G C (2011) New approach to developing conceptual cost estimates for highway projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(11), pp. 942-949. ISSN 0733-9364
Awuku, B; Asa, E; Baffoe-Twum, E and Essegbey, A (2024) Conceptual cost estimation of highway bid items: a systematic literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(3), pp. 1187-1221. ISSN 0969-9988
Ayodele, T R (2025) Cost of selected smart building elements and its level of implementation in Abuja. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 30(2), pp. 335-355. ISSN 1366-4387
Babalola, O and Adesanya, D A (2007) An evaluation of the level of accuracy of electrical services cost estimates in Nigeria. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.
Badra, N; Hegazy, H; Mousa, M; Zhang, J; Syed Zakaria, S A; Aboul Haggag, S and Abdul-Rashied, I (2025) Preliminary cost forecasting and optimization for the construction of steel pedestrian bridges in Egypt. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(4), pp. 2210-2241. ISSN 0969-9988
Balali, V; Zalavadia, A and Heydarian, A (2020) Real-time interaction and cost estimating within immersive virtual environments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(2): 04019098, ISSN 0733-9364
Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Sanz-Ablanedo, E; Cerezo-Narváez, A; Lucko, G; Pastor-Fernández, A; Otero-Mateo, M and Contreras-Samper, J P (2020) Forecasting accuracy of in-progress activity duration and cost estimates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(9), ISSN 0733-9364
Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Skitmore, M; Cerezo-Narváez, A; González-Cruz, M C; Pastor-Fernández, A and Otero-Mateo, M (2021) Standard deviation of bids for construction contract auctions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(8): 04021096, ISSN 0733-9364
Bansal, V K and Pal, M (2009) Extended GIS for construction engineering by adding direct sunlight visualisations on buildings. Construction Innovation, 9(4), pp. 406-419. ISSN 1471-4175
Bartlett, E and Howard, N (2000) Informing the decision makers on the cost and value of green building. Building Research & Information, 28(5-6), pp. 315-324. ISSN 0961-3218
Bates, W and Dawood, N N (1998) Development of a risk allocation strategy for construction in the process industry: A knowledge approach. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.
Bayram, S and Al-Jibouri, S (2016) Efficacy of estimation methods in forecasting building projects' costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11): 05016012, ISSN 0733-9364
Bayram, S and Al-Jibouri, S (2018) Cost forecasting using RCF: A case study for planning public building projects costs in Turkey. International Journal of Construction Management, 18(5), pp. 405-417. ISSN 1562-3599
Bender, W J (2000) A risk-based cost control methodology for constructing complex structures with the mobile offshore base as a case study. PhD thesis, University of Maryland, College Park, USA.
Bhargava, A (2009) A probabilistic evaluation of highway project costs. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.
Blampied, N B (2018) Parametric functions for conceptual and feasibility estimating in public highway project portfolios. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Bobick, T G (2004) Falls through roof and floor openings and surfaces, including skylights: 1992-2000. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(6), pp. 895-907. ISSN 0733-9364
Bokor, O (2022) Improving labour productivity in construction. A hybrid machine learning approach. PhD thesis, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK.
Cantarelli, C C (2011) Cost overruns in large-scale transport infrastructure projects: A theoretical and empirical exploration for the Netherlands and worldwide. PhD thesis, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.
Cao, M T; Cheng, M Y and Wu, Y W (2015) Hybrid computational model for forecasting Taiwan construction cost index. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(4): 04014089, ISSN 0733-9364
Catalina, A J (2016) Development of a statistical theory-based capital cost estimating methodology for light rail transit corridor evaluation under varying alignment characteristics. PhD thesis, University of Kentucky, USA.
Chan, C T W (2012) The principal factors affecting construction project overhead expenses: An exploratory factor analysis approach. Construction Management and Economics, 30(10), pp. 903-914. ISSN 01446193
Chanyotha, S (1991) Generic cost estimates, site screening, and site design of low- and intermediate-level waste system. PhD thesis, University of Arizona, USA.
Chao, L C and Skibniewski, M J (1998) Fuzzy logic for evaluating alternative construction technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(4), pp. 297-304. ISSN 0733-9364
Chau, K W (1995) Monte Carlo simulation of construction costs using subjective data. Construction Management and Economics, 13(5), pp. 369-383. ISSN 01446193
Che Haron, R (2017) Systems thinking paradigm in construction cost estimating reliability. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.
Chen, J H; Yang, L R; Chen, W H and Chang, C K (2008) Case-based allocation of onsite supervisory manpower for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(8), pp. 805-814. ISSN 01446193
Cheng, M Y and Yang, S C (2001) GIS-based cost estimates integrating with material layout planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(4), pp. 291-299. ISSN 0733-9364
Crandell, D (2018) Enhancing traditional earned value management with three-point estimates to produce probability based performance forecasts and contingency funding projections for engineering-construction projects. DEngr thesis, George Washington University, USA.
Creedy, G D (2006) Risk factors leading to cost overrun in the delivery of highway construction projects. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Creedy, G D; Skitmore, M and Wong, J K W (2010) Evaluation of risk factors leading to cost overrun in delivery of highway construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(5), pp. 528-537. ISSN 0733-9364
Dandan, T H; Sweis, G; Sukkari, L S and Sweis, R J (2020) Factors affecting the accuracy of cost estimate during various design stages. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(4), pp. 787-819. ISSN 1726-0531
Dang, C N and Le-Hoai, L (2018) Revisiting storey enclosure method for early estimation of structural building construction cost. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(7), pp. 877-895. ISSN 0969-9988
Dawood, N N and Bates, W (2000) A decision support system specification for out-turn cost and cost escalation in the heavy engineering industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(4), pp. 330-346. ISSN 0969-9988
Dawood, N N; Yasuhara, T; Usuda, Y; Matsuda, C and Sawada, A (2001) Analysis of cost escalation and risk assessment of infrastructure projects: An application in Japanese civil engineering projects. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.
Delatte, N J (2017) Challenges of civil engineering megaprojects in North America. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 170(4), pp. 161-166. ISSN 17514304
Delgado, J M D; Oyedele, L; Bilal, M; Ajayi, A; Akanbi, L and Akinade, O (2020) Big data analytics system for costing power transmission projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(1): 05019017, ISSN 0733-9364
Diekmann, J E (1983) Probabilistic estimating: Mathematics and applications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(3), pp. 297-308. ISSN 0733-9364
Dmaidi, N (1995) Simplified estimating and control procedures for the offshore oil construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Dundee, UK.
Doǧan, S Z; Arditi, D and Murat Günaydin, H (2006) Determining attribute weights in a CBR model for early cost prediction of structural systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), pp. 1092-1098. ISSN 0733-9364
Doǧan, S Z; Arditi, D and Murat Günaydin, H (2008) Using decision trees for determining attribute weights in a case-based model of early cost prediction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(2), pp. 146-152. ISSN 0733-9364
Draleti, G; Sengonzi, R and Kakitahi, J (2024) Improvement of risk management in cost estimation in the building construction industry in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(1), pp. 111-138. ISSN 1823-6499
Duzkale, A K and Lucko, G (2016) Exposing uncertainty in bid preparation of steel construction cost estimating: I. Conceptual framework and qualitative C-I-V-I-L classification. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(10): 04016049, ISSN 0733-9364
Eamon, C; Shinki, K; Wong, K H and Alsendi, A (2025) Assessment of pay item specific case-based reasoning approach for bridge unit cost estimation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(12): 04025188, ISSN 0733-9364
Efebeli, T V (2021) Strategies for reducing project cost overruns in the oil and gas construction industry. PhD thesis, Walden University, USA.
El-Rayes, K and Moselhi, O (2001) Impact of rainfall on the productivity of highway construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(2), pp. 125-131. ISSN 0733-9364
Elmousalami, H H; Ali, A H; Kineber, A F and Elyamany, A (2024) A novel conceptual cost estimation decision-making model for field canal improvement projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(6), pp. 651-663. ISSN 1562-3599
Elmousalami, H H; Elyamany, A H and Ibrahim, A H (2018) Predicting conceptual cost for field canal improvement projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(11): 04018102, ISSN 0733-9364
Enshassi, A; Mohamed, S and Abdel-Hadi, M (2013) Factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates in the Gaza Strip. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), pp. 73-94. ISSN 1823-6499
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Farbarik, J J (1994) Evaluation of the efficacy of using bid data to predict construction cost overruns. PhD thesis, University of Washington, USA.
Fernando, N; T.A, K D and Zhang, H (2024) An artificial neural network (ann) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: The case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(1), pp. 23-51. ISSN 1366-4387
Fischer, M A and Aalami, F B (1996) Scheduling with computer-interpretable construction method models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(4), pp. 337-347. ISSN 0733-9364
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Fung, W P (2015) Building information modeling (BIM) capabilities in quantity surveying practice during pre-construction stage: The relationship with project performance. PhD thesis, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Gaikwad, S V; Calahorra-Jimenez, M; Molenaar, K R and Torres-Machi, C (2021) Challenges in engineering estimates for best value design-build highway projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(7): 04021065, ISSN 0733-9364
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García de Soto, B (2014) A methodology to make accurate preliminary estimates of construction material quantities for construction projects. DSc thesis, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.
Genc, O (2023) Identifying principal risk factors in Turkish construction sector according to their probability of occurrences: A relative importance index (rii) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(6), pp. 979-987. ISSN 1562-3599
Gregory, R A (1992) Development of a knowledge-based system approach for decision-making in construction projects. PhD thesis, University of Florida, USA.
Griffis, F H (1992) Bidding strategy: Winning overkey competitors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(1), pp. 151-165. ISSN 0733-9364
Gurung, N and Mahendran, M (2002) Comparative life cycle costs for new steel portal frame building systems. Building Research & Information, 30(1), pp. 35-46. ISSN 0961-3218
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Hamed, O (2022) Developing a BIM-based tool to automate green buildings assessment: the case of Jordan Green Building Guide. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield, UK.
Hanna, A; Boodai, F and El Asmar, M (2013) State of practice of building information modeling in mechanical and electrical construction industries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(10): 04013009, ISSN 0733-9364
Hao, J X (2007) Infrastructure investment and economic development. PhD thesis, University of Maryland, College Park, USA.
Hatamleh, M T; Hiyassat, M; Sweis, G J and Sweis, R J (2018) Factors affecting the accuracy of cost estimate: Case of Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(1), pp. 113-131. ISSN 0969-9988
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Hegazy, T; Abdel-Monem, M; Saad, D A and Rashedi, R (2013) Hands-on exercise for enhancing students' construction management skills. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(9), pp. 1135-1143. ISSN 0733-9364
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Hollar, D A (2011) Predicting preliminary engineering costs for highway projects. PhD thesis, North Carolina State University, USA.
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Ibbotson, K (2020) Prioritising carbon reduction in UK public sector flood and coastal risk management. PhD thesis, University of Bolton, UK.
Invernizzi, D C (2019) Benchmarking nuclear decommissioning. PhD thesis, University of Leeds, UK.
Isidore, L J (1999) Integrated range estimating and probabilistic scheduling of construction projects. PhD thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.
Isidore, L J and Back, W E (2001) Probabilistic optimal-cost scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(6), pp. 431-437. ISSN 0733-9364
Ismail, Noor Akmal Adillah Binti (2017) Construction cost estimating incorporating building information modelling in the Malaysian construction industry. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Issariyanukula, A (2011) A probabilistic methodology for estimating transportation project costs using Bayesian models. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.
Ji, S H; Park, M and Lee, H S (2010) Data preprocessing-based parametric cost model for building projects: Case studies of Korean construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(8), pp. 844-853. ISSN 0733-9364
Jin, R; Yang, T; Piroozfar, P; Kang, B G; Wanatowski, D; Hancock, C M and Tang, L (2018) Project-based pedagogy in interdisciplinary building design adopting BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(10), pp. 1376-1397. ISSN 0969-9988
Jrade, A (2004) Integrated conceptual cost estimating and life cycle costing system for building projects. PhD thesis, Concordia University, Canada.
Kaiser, M J (2006) Offshore decommissioning cost estimation in the gulf of Mexico. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(3), pp. 249-258. ISSN 0733-9364
Khamooshi, H and Cioffi, D F (2013) Uncertainty in task duration and cost estimates: Fusion of probabilistic forecasts and deterministic scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(5), pp. 488-497. ISSN 0733-9364
Kim, B C and Reinschmidt, K F (2011) Combination of project cost forecasts in earned value management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(11), pp. 958-966. ISSN 0733-9364
Kim, B S and Hong, T (2012) Revised case-based reasoning model development based on multiple regression analysis for railroad bridge construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(1), pp. 154-162. ISSN 0733-9364
Kim, D Y; Han, S H and Kim, H (2008) Discriminant analysis for predicting ranges of cost variance in international construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(6), pp. 398-410. ISSN 0733-9364
Kim, S (2013) Hybrid EVAS-CBR system for the preliminary cost estimation of high-rise buildings. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.
Kuennen, S T (2002) Construction management practice in the execution of military construction projects. DEng thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.
Kuusk, K and Kalamees, T (2016) Retrofit cost-effectiveness: Estonian apartment buildings. Building Research & Information, 44(8), pp. 920-934. ISSN 0961-3218
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Lee, J G; Lee, H S; Park, M and Seo, J (2022) Early-stage cost estimation model for power generation project with limited historical data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(7), pp. 2599-2614. ISSN 0969-9988
Lee, J S (2021) Life cycle costing for exterior materials on building façade. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(7): 2068, ISSN 0733-9364
Leslie, S E (1997) Forecasting the funding needs of infrastructure renewal: A construction estimating technique. PhD thesis, University of Cincinnati, USA.
Lhee, S C; Issa, R R A and Flood, I (2012) Prediction of financial contingency for asphalt resurfacing projects using artificial neural networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(1), pp. 22-30. ISSN 0733-9364
Li, M and Ashuri, B (2021) Proportional cox hazards model to quantify the likelihood of underestimation in transportation projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(10): 04021134, ISSN 0733-9364
Li, M; Baek, M and Ashuri, B (2021) Forecasting ratio of low bid to owner's estimate for highway construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(1): 04020157, ISSN 0733-9364
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Lundman, P (2011) Cost management for underground infrastructure projects a case study on cost increase and its causes. PhD thesis, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.
Ma, Q; Li, S and Cheung, S O (2022) Unveiling embedded risks in integrated project delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(1): 04021180, ISSN 0733-9364
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Mayorga Amaya, C F (2020) Moving forecasting error: A risk-based cost forecasting approach. PhD thesis, Auburn University, USA.
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