Identifying the key factors affecting the quality of a cost estimate

摘要: This paper provides an insight into the issue of what constitutes quality a cost estimate. A survey has been carried out, in order to identify key attributes good The estimators who took part this come from various disciplines, industries, and geographical locations. Twenty-three characteristics believed contribute towards estimate sixteen metrics which could be potentially used measure estimate's quality, have identified. Some are universal nature were expressed by large number participants, independently purpose application In contrast others specific individuals' needs, environment estimating purpose. Differences identified, terms expectations as is, between two distinct groups; managers against with non-managerial position. It also identified that amount experience area is factor influences those expectations.