
Originally Posted by
DSB123
Engineering Estimation "norms" are normally known as intellectual property of the various Companies and are not available otherwise another Company could undercut. Always remember the fundamental Rule "a job takes as long as it takes" and the second Rule "don't try and cut corners".
An engineering estimate is as good as the guy preparing the estimate. If he has insufficient experience then the estimate is more like a guesstimate!!!.
Another "golden Rule" is for "nuclear work" estimate as for a normal job then multiply the result by at least a factor of 4 or 5!!!
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