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In construction, job cost is the method used to determine the cost of a specific job. Although job cost refers to the tracking of actual direct and indirect costs of construction, the process also includes the pre-construction step of estimating and the post construction step of cost analysis variance. There are various methods of job costing which is typically done through a job cost module or the chart of accounts.
Average Cost Method: Under this method average cost is calculated by following farmula:Average cost of unit= Total cost of inventory / total number of units
actual is the actual cost, normal is estimating
Yes it is!! Post costing, means analysis of actual information as recorded in financial books. It is accurate and is useful in the case of cost plus contracts, where price is to be determined finally on the basis of actual cost.
Describing the specifications and assumptions the Program Office used in preparing the Program Office Estimate
An accurate cost accounting system is the basic building block for a good cost estimating system.
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There are different types of construction estimating services such as concrete estimating, metals estimating, masonry estimating, sitework estimating, opening estimating, electrical estimating, MEP estimating. WorldEstimating is one of the best construction estimating company which is offering accurate cost estimation and material takeoff in all over the world.
You can buy construction cost estimating software on eBay. Construction Book Express also has many different types of construction cost estimating software to buy.
An article on cost estimating in the building construction field, admittedly from an out dated source although the principles are still the same, is at http://www.inquirewithin.biz/Vol2/Estimating/estimating_foundations.htm.
The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is the dominant model for estimating the cost of equity.
Construction cost estimating is the process of determining the cost of materials and labor for constructing a buliding or other built object such as a dam. It is a skilled and difficult task and considerable experience is needed if an accurate estimate is needed. It would be prudent to use an architect or quantity surveyor to provide an estimate of construction costs for an expensive building. An example of how estimating is done is at the web link below. This clearly shows the difficulty of the task and how many variables must be taken into account.
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Construction companies do not offer cost estimating as a service. However, they do cost estimates of their projects using one of the software applications available for purchase.
John Ralph Smith has written: 'The building cost calculator or unit method of estimating' -- subject(s): Building, Estimates, Tables
Cost estimating software is used for engineering purpose. It helps them run things at a certain price then ten different prices.