Detailed Cost Estimating

(Estimating labor costs, the advantages of learning curve effects, and estimating material and equipment costs are discussed in our previous Issacon #1333)

Other challenges facing cost estimators working at the detailed level include

• Estimating subcontractor costs
• Estimating overhead costs
• Determination and application of contingency

  • Each are described on the following pages

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