Essays about: "Project cost estimation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the words Project cost estimation.

  1. 1. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lawin Anwar; Sandra Barría Colliander; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Engineer-to-order; new product development; cost management; cost engineering; cost estimation error; cost overruns; cost estimation accuracy; project management;

    Abstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE

  3. 2. IMPLEMENTING SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AT ELIKIA SCHOOL : Electricity Generation for Education and Community Development in the DRC

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Melvin Riche; [2023]
    Keywords : solcellsanläggningen; skolan; Kongo;

    Abstract : This report examines the feasibility and cost of installing an off-grid solar system for Elika School in the village of Lwengo, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo has one of the lowest electrification rates globally. Only 19% of the population has access to electricity, and almost none in rural areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Risks and risk management in construction projects : A product life cycle approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Besluts-, risk- och policyanalys

    Author : Björn Åberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk; Construction projects; Risk Management;

    Abstract : The construction industry often operates with important and expensive projects that should meet deadlines and various regulations and at the same time avoid risks associated with the phases of the construction projects. This thesis reviews risks by a project life cycle (PLC) and the risk management used in construction projects by interviewing different construction project stakeholders such as hotel owners in Belgium and construction specialists. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of a QRNG front-end for shot noise measurement : analysis of quantum shot noise originating from photodiodes

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informationskodning

    Author : Martin Clason; [2023]
    Keywords : shot noise; quantum random number generator; photodiode; transimpedance amplifier; skottbrus; kvantslumptalsgenerator; fotodiod; transimpedansförstärkare;

    Abstract : As one of the more mature quantum technologies, quantum random number generators (QRNGs) fill an important role in producing secure and private keys for use in cryptogra- phy in e.g. quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. Many available QRNGs are expen- sive and optical QRNGs often require complex optical setups. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

    Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE