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Time-dependent construction social costs model

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  • Wen-Der Yu
  • Shao-Shung Lo

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Negative impacts of construction works on local traffic, environment and business have been pointed out by previous researchers. However, little work has been conductd on the quantification of such costs. A time-dependent construction social costs (COSCO) model is developed for quantifying the negative impacts that result from construction operations during the field execution phase. The COSCO model is a simplified but practical model that calculates the construction social costs in a conservative way. A roadwork construction project is used to show the applicability of the COSCO model. It is found that the daily social cost was US$18 188-5.52 times the project construction cost. This is a striking illustration of management techniques for mediating the social costs of construction projects.

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  • Wen-Der Yu & Shao-Shung Lo, 2005. "Time-dependent construction social costs model," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(3), pages 327-337.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:23:y:2005:i:3:p:327-337
    DOI: 10.1080/01446190500040281
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