Using Spreadsheets to Optimally Unbalance a Construction Bid - This article presents another useful use of spreadsheets to optimally unbalance construction bid prices. Unbalancing the bid is defined here as bidding the cost items that are completed earlier on in the project at higher than the original marked up bid (i.e., balanced bid), while bidding the items that are completed later on in the ...

Genetic algorithms for ceiling form optimization in response to daylight levels

Rakha, Tarek, (2011)

Simplified Approach to Probabilistic Cost Benefit Analysis: Architectural Lighting Example - Cost benefit analysis is a well established technique for assessing the economic viability Of Projects. With the increased focus on efficiency, the use of cost benefit analysis has grown significantly across various disciplines. Several software tools have been developed specifically for professionals ...

Nassar, Khaled, (2006)

Technical Articles - Cost Contingency Analysis for Construction Projects Using Speadsheets - The purpose of this article is to present a quantitative approach for performing contingency analysis for a construction projects using basic spreadsheet techniques. The approach is applied to a practical case study and a sensitivity analysis of the results is carried out. Practicing contractors can use ...

Nassar, Khaled, (2002)