Applied Cost Engineering, Vol. 28 Book

	Preface to the Third Edition
	Preface to the Second Edition
	Preface to the First Edition
1	Introduction to Cost Engineering	1
2	Estimate Accuracy	17
3	Estimating Approaches/Classes	27
4	Estimating Methods	41
5	Computerized Estimating	63
6	Labor Productivity	71
7	Indirect Costs	83
8	Data Collection and Management	97
9	Estimate Coding and Documentation	107
10	Predicting Future Escalation	117
11	Contingency - A Provision for Uncertainties	125
12	Estimating a Revamp Project	133
13	Introduction to Cost Control	145
14	The Cost Engineer as Part of Project Management	153
15	Cost Control During Conceptual Engineering	167
16	Cost Control During Detailed Engineering: Introduction to the Problem	183
17	Cost Control During Detailed Engineering: Engineering Costs	191
18	Cost Control During Detailed Engineering: Equipment Purchases	205
19	Cost Control During Detailed Engineering: Bulk Materials	213
20	Project Changes	225
21	Subcontract Development, Administration, and Control	237
22	Cost Control During Construction: The First Three Steps	245
23	Cost Control During Construction: Forecasting Direct Field Labor	255
24	Cost Control During Construction: Items Other Than Direct Field Labor	279
25	The Monthly Cost Report and Cost Control Meetings	297
26	Systems and Computer Applications	309
27	The Cost of Cost Control	337
28	Selecting a Contractor for a Reimbursable-Type Contract	343
29	Control of Bulk Materials	347
	Index	415