Estimating Checklist for Technology Projects

Estimating Checklist for Project Managers

• Direct Cost

• Material Cost

• Equipment Cost

• Supervision

• Testing

• Integration

• QA/QC

• Configuration Management

• Documentation

• Warranty

• Insurance 

• Bonding

• Waste Factors

• Special Factors Affecting Productivity

• Simulation/Mock-up

• Utilities

• Diagnostics

• Legal

• Accounting

• Special Consulting

• Labor Escalation

• Licenses

• Permits

• Software

• Software Upgrades

• Training

• Training Manuals

• Hardware

• Contingency

• Overhead + Profit

• Customs

• Taxes

• 3rd Party Costs

• Standby Engineering Support

• Shipping

• Storage Costs

• Finance Costs (if Applicable)

• Currency Risk (if International Transactions are Made)

• Double Handling

• Overtime

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