期刊名称：Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management
印刷版ISSN：2221-6529
电子版ISSN：2223-8379
出版年度：2020
卷号：11
期号：1
页码：52-60
DOI：10.2478/jeppm-2021-0006
语种：English
出版社：Association of Engineering, Project, and Production Management
摘要：Information and Communication Technology advancement has made the method of practice across different industries and businesses record fundamental changes in various dimensions and levels. The construction industry is determined to measure up with other industries in this and has since embraced the use of computer software to perform most, if not all of its activities. It is generally known that this software is not cheap and they require special skill to use. This research study is aimed at developing a computerised template for material and labour schedules for some selected items of work in construction using Microsoft Excel. This is an inexpensive way of estimating to save cost while eliminating the traditional method. The study adopted a mixed research method that involved observation of labourers on-site and validation through a questionnaire survey. The personal observation was carried out and labour outputs were recorded which was used together with material constants in developing the bill of material and labour template. The template was validated by practising Quantity Surveyors for ongoing projects and an average of 92% accuracy was recorded. It was concluded that the template can enhance the accuracy of Quantity Surveyors’ estimate of materials and labour for construction projects.
关键词：Construction works; labour schedule; information and communication technology; material schedule; Microsoft Excel
