Factors affecting construction cost estimating are
- Similar Construction Projects.
- Construction Material Costs.
- Labor Wage Rates.
- Construction Site Conditions.
- Inflation Factor.
- Project Schedule.
- Quality of Plans & Specifications.
- Reputation of Engineer.
- Regulatory Requirements.
- Insurance Requirements.
- Size and Type of Construction Project.
- Location of Construction.
- Engineering Review.
- Contingency.
Site Factors Affecting Construction Cost are
- Bad weather condition.
- Difficulty in accessing the construction site.
- Remote construction site.
- Short contract period.
- Off-site disposal requirements.
- Traffic problems.
- Quarry or borrow pit permit requirements.
- Excavation adjacent to high level of groundwater.
- Limitation on how the construction site can be developed.
- Limits on working hours.
- Restriction on the level of noise in residential neighborhood.
