Abstract: This paper describes initial research on a project designed to understand the experiences of past generations of constructors and make that knowledge accessible to future generations of engineering students and construction ...

Abstract: In response to the increased risk levels found in today's projects, project participants are attempting to quantify project cost risk. Various detailed and conceptual estimating formats are reviewed and a number of ...

Abstract: A battery of expert system applications that support construction contract claims analysis is being developed in a researh program at the University of Colorado in conjunction with the U.S. Army Construction Engineering ...

Abstract: The uncertain physical and regulatory conditions prevalent in the field of environmental restoration often lead to considerable project cost growth. To date, the ability of project personnel to predict the magnitude of ...

Abstract: Because human knowledge is uncertain, knowledge‐base systems must include an uncertainty scheme. Many procedures have been developed to handle uncertain reasoning in expert systems. It is therefore important to investigate ...

Abstract: Applications are increasingly proving the adequacy of expert systems techniques in representing legal reasoning. This article demonstrates the knowledge representation aspects of a construction contract claim analysis. ...

Abstract: There has been increasing emphasis in recent years on construction contract claims and disputes. This paper examines the frequency of occurrence of 427 separate construction claims which were experienced on 22 federally ...

Abstract: Project‐labor agreements are often used in the construction industry to provide labor peace on construction sites as well as more flexible work‐rule restrictions within each craft designation working on the project sites. ...

Abstract: The time allowed for construction project performance is usually an important consideration for both the project owner and the project contractor. Yet, it is typical for construction projects to be delayed. Delays may be ...