Dimensions Of Cost Estimating Risks Influencing Building Projects’ Estimates In Akwa Ibom State

ABSTRACTConstruction works estimate inaccuracies and none performance have made the imprecise cost estimating practice subjective. This study assessed the dimensions of cost estimating risks influencing building projects’ estimates. The objectives were to identify sources of cost estimating risks; determine critical risk influencing building project cost estimating; and to investigate management practices for improving building works estimates. The study data were collected through structured questionnaire survey administered on registered Quantity Surveyors, Builders, and Engineers from contr…