Cost Estimating And Analysis

摘要

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics in its Occupational Outlook Handbook has this to say about cost estimators: "Accurately forecasting the scope, cost, and duration of future projects is vital to the survival of any business. Cost estimators develop the cost information that business owners or managers need to make a bid for. a contract or to decide on the profitability of a proposed new product or project. They also determine which endeavors are making a profit." The Handbook further states that, "Employment of cost estimators is expected to grow faster than average. Very good employment opportunities are expected." This rosy outlook is indicative of how government and business rely on estimates which accurately predict future costs of construction projects, manufactured products, and public and private operations.