Cost information system for building projects: State of the art in Turkey

Orhon, H. Giritli, E. Taş, H. Yaman

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Abstract

The growing size and complexity of projects has generated a need for increasing volumes of information in the construction industry. Extensive developments in computer technology and database techniques facilitate information transfer between participants within the building process. This study aims to develop a computer system which will allow the transfer of cost information with consequent benefits to cost modelling. Its ultimate purpose is to take step of establishing a cost data bank which will operate in the Turkish Construction Industry. This paper will report on the characteristics of the principal cost information sources in the industry, which will form the first part of the study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManagement, Quality and Economics in Building
PublisherCRC Press
Pages1194-1202
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)0203973488, 9781135828684
ISBN (Print)0419174702, 9780419174707
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2006

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 1991 Artur Bezelga and Peter Brandon.

Keywords

  • Cost information
  • Cost modelling
  • Data bank

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