ABSTRACT

This book explains the basic and advanced aspects of engineering economics, cost estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and planning and scheduling. It is intended for engineers, architects, and managers involved in or planning to be involved in engineering and construction projects.

part I|53 pages

Project Economics

chapter 1|9 pages

Project Economics

chapter 2|17 pages

The Life of a Project

chapter 3|16 pages

Project Organization

chapter 4|7 pages

Integrated Cost Engineering

part II|79 pages

Construction Cost Engineering

chapter 5|18 pages

Estimate Checklist

chapter 6|16 pages

Types of Estimates and Estimating Methods

chapter 7|23 pages

The Detailed or Definitive Estimate

chapter 8|19 pages

Contingency, Allowances, and Escalation

part III|84 pages

Cost Control and Forecasting

chapter 9|31 pages

Implementing a Cost-Control System

chapter 10|6 pages

Budgets

chapter 11|27 pages

Cost Control

chapter 12|16 pages

Cost Forecasting

part IV|127 pages

Planning and Scheduling

chapter 13|9 pages

Planning and Scheduling

chapter 14|5 pages

The Bar Chart

chapter 15|8 pages

The Critical Path Method

chapter 17|21 pages

Schedule Development

chapter 18|18 pages

Resource Allocation

chapter 19|33 pages

Time Control

chapter 20|19 pages

Progress Reports

part V|54 pages

Data Bank

chapter 21|7 pages

Data Development

chapter 22|33 pages

Storage and Retrieval of Data

chapter 23|10 pages

Lessons to Be Learned

part VI|34 pages

The Future of Cost Engineering

chapter 24|8 pages

Computer Applications

chapter 25|24 pages

Teaching Cost Engineering