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A. Baldwin, S.A. Oteifa, "The Application of Protocol Analysis in the Development of Knowledge based Systems for Contractors' Resource based Estimating", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Artificial Intelligence and Civil Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 65-70, 1991. doi:10.4203/ccp.12.2.5

Abstract

Recent research by the authors has confirmed the need for knowledge based systems to assist construction estimators working within contractors' organisations to produce detailed cost estimates for construction projects. To enable such systems to be produced, it is essential to understand the estimator's decision making processes. This paper describes the use of Protocol Analysis to review estimator's decision making when undertaking the tasks within the estimating and tendering process. Particular reference is made to the task of performing the initial project study at the start of the tender period. Experimental results are described in detail and the advantages and disadvantages of Protocol Analysis identified. The possible use of Protocol Analysis for analysing the decision making processes of other engineering staff within the civil and structural engineering professions is discussed.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 12 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper II.5 The Application of Protocol Analysis in the Development of Knowledge based Systems for Contractors' Resource based Estimating A. Baldwin and S.A. Oteifa Department of Civil Engineering, Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England doi:10.4203/ccp.12.2.5 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper A. Baldwin, S.A. Oteifa, "The Application of Protocol Analysis in the Development of Knowledge based Systems for Contractors' Resource based Estimating", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Artificial Intelligence and Civil Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 65-70, 1991. doi:10.4203/ccp.12.2.5 Abstract Recent research by the authors has confirmed the need for knowledge based systems to assist construction estimators working within contractors' organisations to produce detailed cost estimates for construction projects. To enable such systems to be produced, it is essential to understand the estimator's decision making processes. This paper describes the use of Protocol Analysis to review estimator's decision making when undertaking the tasks within the estimating and tendering process. Particular reference is made to the task of performing the initial project study at the start of the tender period. Experimental results are described in detail and the advantages and disadvantages of Protocol Analysis identified. The possible use of Protocol Analysis for analysing the decision making processes of other engineering staff within the civil and structural engineering professions is discussed. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £60 +P&P)
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