PRE-ESTIMATE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

A technique is developed for modeling the cash flow of a construction project. Alternative methods of specifying cost and earnings flows allow great flexibility in modeling a variety of project and contractual conditions. The net interest, cost, and present worth associated with a given cash flow is calculated. A linear unbalancing rule is used to model the effect on cash flow of early payments. This information is valuable when deciding whether or not to bid a given project, and as a method of estimating the interest cost and net worth associated with a given project schedule and bidding strategy. A computer program for a minicomputer was developed to reduce the effort necessary for using this model, and to allow reader participation during the stages of analysis. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Ashley, D B
  • Teicholz, P M
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 369-379
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 103
  • Issue Number: CO3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bids; Cash flow; Computer programs; Construction; Contracting; Costs; Estimating; Mathematical models; Minicomputers; Payment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Construction costs; Models
• Old TRIS Terms: Interest
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Finance; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165332
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 13213 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM