This paper presents some of the results of current research which aims to rationalise the measurement, valuation and control processes of civil engineering projects. Ultimately, a framework will be proposed which will enable claims for variations, delays and disruptions to be valued systematically and equitably through the construction contract and its cost/price model. Realistic modelling and the linking of time with cost and price are used to facilitate the processing of relevant information in order to meet these aims.

Within this context a direct link between existing software packages for estimating and planning has been achieved. Resource cost or price data for activities can be transferred from an estimating package to a planning package. Thus, traditional methods of modelling contract price, such as the bill of quantities (BoQ), can be linked to the programme.

This data can be used by the contractor for monitoring and control, and for the preparation of claims. It could also be used by the client, or his representative, for the evaluation of variations (or even delays and disruptions) if a priced, resourced programme was requested upon contract award.

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