An assessment of alternatives to the Eichleay formula for unabsorbed overhead in delay claims : final report.

Harris, Gwendolyn S; Allen, Gary R

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An assessment of alternatives to the Eichleay formula for unabsorbed overhead in delay claims : final report.

1988-01-01
By Harris, Gwendolyn S ; Allen, Gary R

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English

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Creators:

Harris, Gwendolyn S ; Allen, Gary R
Corporate Creators:

Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:
- Road construction--Costs
- Overhead costs
Publication/ Report Number:

VTRC 88-R19
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Virginia
Corporate Publisher:

Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC)
Abstract:

This report presents an assessment of the accuracy of alternatives available to calculate unabsorbed overhead in construction delay claims submitted by contractors. It reviews the alternatives available, concludes that the Eichleay method, used by many in submitting claims, is subject to error, and proposes alternatives that overcome the criticisms associated with the standard Eichleay method
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19187/dot_19187_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.13 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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English

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