COST CONTROL
Performance reviews
Forecasting
Variance analysis
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Scope Management
Trend Analysis
Variance Analysis
PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE
Progress measurement
Earned value management
Analytical dashboards
PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
Project planning
Project scheduling
Program planning
Resource loading
COST ESTIMATION
Check estimates
Estimate validation
Estimate reviews
CONTINGENCY DEVELOPMENT
QUALITATIVE RISK MODELING
QUANTITATIVE RISK MODELING
Cost engineering is a discipline within the field of engineering and project management that involves the application of scientific principles and techniques to estimate, plan, and control the costs of a project or product throughout its entire lifecycle.
The main objective of cost engineering is to ensure that a project or product is completed within the allocated budget, while meeting the required quality, scope, and schedule. It involves the analysis and management of all costs associated with a project, including labor, materials, equipment, overheads, and contingency.
Cost engineers are responsible for developing cost estimates and budgets, monitoring and controlling costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing cost-related advice to stakeholders. They also work closely with other project team members, such as architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget.
Cost engineering is an essential function in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and engineering, where the ability to control costs is critical to the success of a project or product.
