Offers coverage of each important step in engineering cost control process, from project justification to life-cycle costs. The book describes cost control systems and shows how to apply the principles of value engineering. It explains estimating methodology and the estimation of engineering, engineering equipment, and construction and labour costs; delineates productivity and cash-flow analysis; and more.

- 774 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Table of contents
- Preface
- Contents
- Contributors
- About the Contributors
- The Estimating Process
- Estimating Methodology
- Estimating Engineering Costs
- Estimating Engineered Equipment Costs
- Estimating Bulk Material Costs
- Estimating Construction Labor and Indirect Costs
- Productivity Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Estimating the Cost of Escalation
- Location Factor Analysis
- Estimating the Cost of Environmental Restoration
- Risk and Contingency Analysis
- Profitability Analysis
- Investment Decision-Ma king
- Cost Control Systems
- Controlling Engineering Costs
- Controlling the Cost of Engineered Equipment
- Controlling the Cost of Materials
- Applying the Principles of Value Engineering
- Controlling the Cost of Construction Labor
- Controlling the Cost of Quality
- Controlling the Cost of Safety
- Controlling the Costs of Shipping
- Avoiding Claims
- Index
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