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
Abstract
Construction project opportunities in Saudi Arabia, during the last two decades, have attracted contractors with various construction practices, experiences, and backgrounds, worldwide. This paper presents the results of an interview questionnaire sampling survey based on the response of 24 large building contractors working in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The results report local practices followed by national and international contractors to develop building construction cost estimates, information items needed for estimating, and problems frequently facing estimators. The paper identifies the need for a standard work item breakdown coding system and a professional construction management information system to provide consistent project costing.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | estimating, estimator, questionnaire, construction project, survey, building construction, interview, costing, cost estimate, management information system, sampling, building contractor, Saudi Arabia |
| Subjects: | accounting and finance, Geography, production management, data management, building construction, profession, data collection methods, practitioner, financial and cost management |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Cost Management, Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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