AACE Seattle Section - Total Cost Management

Join the Seattle Section for a remote presentation. Presented by: Dr. Nick Lavingia, P.E.; Chevron-Retired Project Manager, Consultant, Advisor and Trainer

In spite of increased use of sophisticated computer programs for estimating, planning/scheduling, project controls and 3D/4D modeling, industry benchmarking has consistently shown cost and schedule overruns on many projects. This practical presentation will discuss how Total Cost Management such as economic analysis, cost estimating, planning/scheduling, benchmarking, contracting/procurement, performance measurement, cost control/forecasting, progress reporting and finance/audit can help achieve pacesetter project performance on a consistent basis. Examples from both large and small actual projects will be presented to show how these practices and tools can be effectively used to provide predictable outcome and achieve business success.