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 ...

Properly estimating a Java development project is both an art and a science. Since Java and the J2EE specification are built for enterprise-class solutions, it only makes sense to take an enterprise ...

Two key features of a project are on-time and on-budget delivery. The project manager can only fulfill these objectives if the estimates leading to the project schedule and budget are accurate.

Project managers are asked to provide effort, duration, and cost estimates as a primary part of our jobs. You know then, that the estimation process is partly an art and partly a science. However, ...

Most everyone understands that the construction industry is not only a big investment, but a long-term one for those who venture down its path. Contractors have a responsibility to do everything ...

The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...