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| + | Published estimating data: There may be publications that have developed estimation guides for specific industries. This web site [http://www.markupandprofit.com/articles/basics-estimating] gives an example in a building context. | ||
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Revision as of 22:14, 27 October 2016
Summary of 5 tools of estimation from pg 85.
Expert: for example a quantity surveyor could be brought in for a building project
Alternative analysis: perhaps there is a choice of assigning the job to your own staff, subcontracting, or a combination. Perhaps there are alternative materials, perhap there is a choice between buying in pre-assembled components rather than resource the assembly of components. All of the alternatives will have different resource requirements.
Published estimating data: There may be publications that have developed estimation guides for specific industries. This web site [1] gives an example in a building context.
Project management software: There are now many options for software that can help you estimate the resources you require. Microsoft Project is extensively used, but there are many alternative.
