Abstract:Cost estimation of construction projects is the basis for project life cycle cost management. The accuracy of project cost estimates depends on many factors, such as: Labor and equipment prices and availability of production rates, availability of material prices, accuracy of bid documents provided by project's owner, and market conditions. The price of construction materials accounts for a large proportion of the total project cost. Therefore, the availability of material prices is one of the most important f… Show more
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