Evaluating the Alignment between Intended Project Durations and Standard Time Cost Models: A Comparative Analysis in Basic Hospital Construction Projects in Nepal

Authors

  • Diksha Dahal Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal
  • Subash Kumar Bhattarai Visiting Faculty-Construction Management, Department of Civil Engineering, Kathmandu Engineering College and Department of Civil Engineering, Himalaya College of Engineering, Nepal
  • Ronald Shrestha Graduate Student, Department of Construction Management, California State University, Fresno, United States of America
  • Pratik Khanal Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Himalaya College of Engineering, Nepal
  • Sagar Acharya Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Himalaya College of Engineering, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/injet.v1i2.66688

Keywords:

Health buildings, Basic hospital construction, Time-cost model, Comparative analysis

Abstract

This study examines the congruence between the intended projected duration expressed in bidding documents for basic hospital construction projects and Nepal's time cost model specific to health building projects. Through a comparative analysis approach, data from bidding documents and the time cost model equation were analyzed to identify disparities or alignments. The findings reveal moderate to strong positive correlations between the intended project completion time and the time calculated from costs, with variations in correlation strength depending on the specific variables used for cost estimation. The study highlights the need for refining cost estimation methods, enhancing training and capacity building, regular calibration of time-cost models, and further research to improve project management practices in the Nepalese construction industry.

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Published

2024-06-24

How to Cite

Dahal, D., Kumar Bhattarai, S., Shrestha, R., Khanal, P., & Acharya, S. (2024). Evaluating the Alignment between Intended Project Durations and Standard Time Cost Models: A Comparative Analysis in Basic Hospital Construction Projects in Nepal. International Journal on Engineering Technology, 1(2), 211–229. https://doi.org/10.3126/injet.v1i2.66688

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Articles

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