Systems Cost Engineering : Program Affordability Management and Cost Control (Hardcover)

Contents: Introduction; How to appreciate parametrics; How to estimate using parametrics; How to prepare bids faster with fewer resources; How to prepare a focused business plan; How to validate quotations from suppliers; How to manage your program effectively; How to achieve accuracy in cost engineering; How to accomplish quality assurance; How to estimate through life; How to estimate technology maturity; How to assess software; How to analyse risk and uncertainty; How to influence project strategy; How to consider technology insertion; How to develop cost effective alternatives; How to tackle the system of systems challenge; How to create home-grown parametric models; How to successfully construct life-cycle costing; How to accomplish knowledge retention; How to present the results; How to adopt parametrics; The history of parametrics; Index.