Analysis of cost deviations in road construction activities : a case study from Palestine
Author
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.552-567, 16 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2011-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Topics
Abstract EN
This study investigates the statistical relationship between actual and estimated cost of road construction activities.
It is based on a sample of 100 road construction projects awarded in the West Bank in Palestine over the years 2004 - 2008.
Based on this data, regression models were developed.
The investigated construction activities in this study are earthworks, base works, asphalt works and furniture works.
The findings reveal that the average cost deviation in the investigated activities is as follows: earthworks= -15.7%, base works = 12.9%, asphalt works = 18.5% and furniture works = 36.4%.
The relationship between cost divergence of each investigated activity and physical project characteristics (i.e.
project size, terrain condition, ground condition and soil quality) is discussed.
KEYWORDS: Cost analysis, Deviation, Road construction, Road activities, Construction in Palestine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahamid, Ibrahim. 2011. Analysis of cost deviations in road construction activities : a case study from Palestine. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 5, no. 4, pp.552-567.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahamid, Ibrahim. Analysis of cost deviations in road construction activities : a case study from Palestine. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 5, no. 4 (2011), pp.552-567.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-297340
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahamid, Ibrahim. Analysis of cost deviations in road construction activities : a case study from Palestine. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2011. Vol. 5, no. 4, pp.552-567.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-297340
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 566-567
Record ID
BIM-297340