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100 1 _aNicols, Mike
245 0 0 _aReport to Secretary of State for Transport
_breview of Highways Agency's major roads programme
_h[electronic resource]
260 _aLondon
_bNicols Group
_c2007
520 _aIn light of increases in estimated cost for individual road schemes, this report examines the Highway Agency's cost estimating and project management of its major roads programme. Recommendations for improving estimates include a new investment management process, the establishment of a strong in-house commercial management capability, development of an index of highways construction costs, and better use of contract cost data. Other suggestions cover risk management, the Agency's method of procurement, and delivery capability.
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651 4 _aEngland
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690 _aPROPERTY-INFRASTRUCTURE-ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/nicholsreport/
_zView the report free of charge at www.dft.gov.uk...
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