Accuracy in estimating project cost construction contingency - a statistical analysis

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Accuracy in estimating project cost construction contingency - a statistical analysis

The cost performance of building construction projects is a key success criterion for project sponsors. Project cost performance is typically measured by comparing final cost against budget. A key component of the project budget for the construction contract is construction contingency, which caters...

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Main Author:	Baccarini, David
Format:	Conference Paper
Published:	2004
Subjects:	project cost performance risk management cost contingency
Online Access:	http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=1848&categoryID=562 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29859

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