One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

The first time you know for sure the cost of a project is after the project is completed. Of course, you can't wait for the project to be completed to provide some sense for the resources that are ...

This book helps software managers, engineers, and customers immediately improve their assessments of software projects in order to make them more successful. Many software projects fail because their ...

dc.description.abstract Long-term commitments to make output-based payments for infrastructure can encourage private investors to provide socially valuable services. Making good decisions about such ...

Profitability is the lifeblood of any business, and commercial construction is no exception. Estimators play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are not only completed on time and within budget ...