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A Combination Forecasting Model for Fast Cost Estimating in Civil Engineering

In: Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Xun Liang

    (Guangdong University of Technology)

Abstract

This paper tries to make a model based on fuzzy mathematics, Grey model and regression model, exploring methods to estimate the project cost quickly. Firstly, the similar projects are found by the similarity measures in the fuzzy mathematics. Secondly, Grey interconnects degree helps to find the main factors affecting the project cost. Finally, these main factors establish the regression equation. This model is applied to analyze data from the construction projects cost in Guangzhou, indicating the effectiveness and practicality of the model. By comparison with the single models, the civil engineering cost is estimated quickly and accurately, while the combined model improves the limitations of a single model, accuracy and reduce the prediction errors.

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  • Xun Liang, 2014. "A Combination Forecasting Model for Fast Cost Estimating in Civil Engineering," Springer Books, in: Jiayuan Wang & Zhikun Ding & Liang Zou & Jian Zuo (ed.), Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 1183-1190, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-35548-6_120
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-35548-6_120
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