Investigation of cost control measures for main contractors in construction projects
Other Title(s)
تحري تدابير السيطرة للمقاولين الرئيسيين على كلف مشاريع التشييد
Joint Authors
Ali, Layth Thamir
Ali, Raid Salim Abd
Muhammad, Ziyad Sulayman
Source
Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Sciences
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.222-241, 20 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Based on previous research by the authors, (59) cost control factors in construction projects were identified in which (13) were considered as the most influential factors.
In this research, control measures that are potentially within the hands of main contractors were investigated according to the opinions of some Iraqi professional engineers of high experience.
A questionnaire survey consisting of (55) control measures for the (13) most influential factors were suggested.
When ranking those measures, based on the highest (RII), it was found that contractors should focus on; using modern techniques and tools to improve labor productivity, using modern design programs to give clear visualization to the owner so changes is reduced, setting solid rules to attain good performance for contractors, S/C and suppliers, paying liabilities on time to avoid shortage of funding, insure periodical maintenance to enhance equipment performance and lower downtime, integrity and anti-corruption, using work study techniques to insure proper site planning, proper selection of project managers, using modern planning and scheduling techniques, prepare suitable safe off-site locations for backup material storage, insure previous planning for equipment specification and labor skills, insure selecting reliable suppliers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Layth Thamir& Ali, Raid Salim Abd& Muhammad, Ziyad Sulayman. 2019. Investigation of cost control measures for main contractors in construction projects. Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Sciences،Vol. 27, no. 4, pp.222-241.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Layth Thamir…[et al.]. Investigation of cost control measures for main contractors in construction projects. Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Sciences Vol. 27, no. 4 (2019), pp.222-241.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-950000
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Layth Thamir& Ali, Raid Salim Abd& Muhammad, Ziyad Sulayman. Investigation of cost control measures for main contractors in construction projects. Journal of University of Babylon for Engineering Sciences. 2019. Vol. 27, no. 4, pp.222-241.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-950000
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 239-240
Record ID
BIM-950000