Chaos Theory: Implications for Cost Overrun Research in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects
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Article Title | Chaos Theory: Implications for Cost Overrun Research in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects |
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ERA Journal ID | 40479 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Olaniran, O. J. (Author), Love, P. E. D. (Author), Edwards, D. J. (Author), Olatunji, O. (Author) and Matthews, J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Construction Engineering and Management |
Journal Citation | 143 (2), pp. 1-8 |
Article Number | 05016020 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0733-9364 |
1943-7862 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001227 |
Web Address (URL) | https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001227 |
Abstract | Cost overruns are a recurrent problem in hydrocarbon (oil and gas) megaprojects. An understanding of why and how they occur is needed if they are to be mitigated; such knowledge can provide managers with the foundations to develop techniques to reduce and contain their negative impacts on a project's performance. This paper examines the nature of cost overruns in hydrocarbon megaprojects using the theoretical lens of chaos theory. The underlying principles of chaos theory are reviewed and its research implications for examining cost overruns identified. By viewing megaprojects as chaotic or dynamic systems, the industry and research community may be better positioned to develop innovative solutions to mitigate cost overrun occurrence. |
Keywords | Chaos theory; Cost and schedule; Cost overruns; Hydrocarbon projects; Megaprojects |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 330299. Building not elsewhere classified |
330207. Quantity surveying | |
330203. Building industry studies | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Curtin University |
Birmingham City University, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7423/chaos-theory-implications-for-cost-overrun-research-in-hydrocarbon-megaprojects
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