Analysis of construction design estimation practices at Public Works Center
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Authors
George, Stephen L.
Subjects
PWC
A-E
Construction
Design
Cost
Decision-making
A-E
Construction
Design
Cost
Decision-making
Advisors
Fremgen, James
Date of Issue
1987-03
Date
March 1987
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a statistically validated predictive model for construction design man-hours to aid in the decision-making process for assigning projects to PWC engineers and Architect-Engineer firms. This study was performed at PWC, Great Lakes and consisted of personnel interviews and the compilation of a database from internal reports. Although a predictive model was not developed, it was discovered that the design man-hours estimation procedure is inaccurate and causes PWC to hold customer funds that could be used for other purposes. A decision-making model was developed to assist in assigning project to in-house design resources or to Architect-Engineer firms. In addition, significant cost savings are already being realized through the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting System, with greater savings projected when the system is fully installed.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
86 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.