ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |40 pages

The Estimating Process

chapter |70 pages

Estimating Methodology

chapter |16 pages

Estimating Engineering Costs

chapter |10 pages

Estimating Engineered Equipment Costs

chapter |16 pages

Estimating Bulk Material Costs

chapter |30 pages

Productivity Analysis

chapter |20 pages

Cash Flow Analysis

chapter |20 pages

Estimating the Cost of Escalation

chapter |18 pages

Location Factor Analysis

chapter |20 pages

Risk and Contingency Analysis

chapter |28 pages

Profitability Analysis

chapter |44 pages

Investment Decision-Ma king

chapter |34 pages

Cost Control Systems

chapter |12 pages

Controlling Engineering Costs

chapter |26 pages

Controlling the Cost of Materials

chapter |26 pages

Controlling the Cost of Quality

chapter |20 pages

Controlling the Cost of Safety

chapter |26 pages

Controlling the Costs of Shipping

chapter |31 pages

Avoiding Claims