Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The Gaza Strip
Pre-tender cost estimates of construction projects require extensive knowledge and expertise. The aim of this paper is to identify, evaluate and rank essential factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating from the perspective of clients and consultants. A survey questionnaire was...
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| author | Enshassi, Adnan Mohamed, Sherif Hadi, Munther Abdel |
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| description | Pre-tender cost estimates of construction projects require extensive knowledge and
expertise. The aim of this paper is to identify, evaluate and rank essential factors affecting the
accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating from the perspective of clients and consultants. A
survey questionnaire was conducted to elicit professionals' views on and experiences with
factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates; a total of 70 organisations (i.e.,
46 clients and 24 consultants operating in the Gaza Strip, Palestine) responded to the survey.
The results of analysing a total of 64 factors considered in the questionnaire reveal that the
top five factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating are (1) materials
(prices/availability/supply/quality/imports), (2) closure and blockade of borders, (3) project
team's experience in the construction type, (4) the experience and skill level of the
consultant and (5) clear and detailed drawings and specifications. Kendall's coefficient of
concordance was used as a measure of agreement between the two groups of
respondents (i.e., clients and consultants) who ranked various factors and it appears that
they are generally in agreement. Both clients and consultant groups should focus on the
main factors identified in this study to develop effective strategies for accurate cost
estimating, which would ultimately lead to successful projects. |
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| spelling | usm.eprints-420472018-09-24T03:06:11Z http://eprints.usm.my/42047/ Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The Gaza Strip Enshassi, Adnan Mohamed, Sherif Hadi, Munther Abdel TH1-9745 Building construction Pre-tender cost estimates of construction projects require extensive knowledge and expertise. The aim of this paper is to identify, evaluate and rank essential factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating from the perspective of clients and consultants. A survey questionnaire was conducted to elicit professionals' views on and experiences with factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates; a total of 70 organisations (i.e., 46 clients and 24 consultants operating in the Gaza Strip, Palestine) responded to the survey. The results of analysing a total of 64 factors considered in the questionnaire reveal that the top five factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating are (1) materials (prices/availability/supply/quality/imports), (2) closure and blockade of borders, (3) project team's experience in the construction type, (4) the experience and skill level of the consultant and (5) clear and detailed drawings and specifications. Kendall's coefficient of concordance was used as a measure of agreement between the two groups of respondents (i.e., clients and consultants) who ranked various factors and it appears that they are generally in agreement. Both clients and consultant groups should focus on the main factors identified in this study to develop effective strategies for accurate cost estimating, which would ultimately lead to successful projects. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/42047/1/art5_jcdc18-1.pdf Enshassi, Adnan and Mohamed, Sherif and Hadi, Munther Abdel (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 http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol18_1_2013/art5_jcdc18-1.pdf |
| spellingShingle | TH1-9745 Building construction Enshassi, Adnan Mohamed, Sherif Hadi, Munther Abdel Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The Gaza Strip |
| title | Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The
Gaza Strip |
| title_full | Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The
Gaza Strip |
| title_fullStr | Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The
Gaza Strip |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The
Gaza Strip |
| title_short | Factors Affecting The Accuracy Of Pre-tender Cost Estimates In The
Gaza Strip |
| title_sort | factors affecting the accuracy of pre tender cost estimates in the gaza strip |
| topic | TH1-9745 Building construction |
| url | http://eprints.usm.my/42047/1/art5_jcdc18-1.pdf |
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