We hope you will find the following papers helpful in gaining a greater understanding of capital project estimating and related cost engineering topics. The papers were written by CCG personnel and are made available by Conquest Consulting Group for free downloading.
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The Organization of an Estimating Department
By Larry R. Dysert and Bruce G. Elliott

​The Estimate Review and Validation Process
By Larry R. Dysert and Bruce G. Elliott

Cost Estimate Review Simulation (Presentation Slides)
By Larry R. Dysert

Sharpen Your Estimating Skills
By Larry R. Dysert

Early Conceptual Estimating Methodologies
By Larry R. Dysert and Bruce G. Elliott

​The Owner's Estimate Requirements Document
By Larry R. Dysert

Best Practices for an Owner Estimating Organization (Presentation Slides)
By Larry R. Dysert

Why Is A Basis of Estimate Necessary?
By Larry R. Dysert

​Preparing a Basis of Estimate
By Todd W. Pickett

​So You Think You're An Estimator
By Larry R. Dysert

Is Estimate Accuracy an Oxymoron?
By Larry R. Dysert

Benchmarking in the Project Arena (Presentation Slides)
By Larry R. Dysert

An Introduction to Parametric Estimating
By Larry R. Dysert

Core Competencies, Expectations, and Career Path for an Estimating Professional
By John K. Hollmann and Bruce G. Elliott

Choose Your Weapon (Selecting Estimating Tools and Databases)
By Todd W. Pickett

Project Historical Databases for the Canadian Oil Sands
By Bruce G. Elliott

A Capital Investment Review Process
By Larry R. Dysert

Life Cycle Cost Analysis
By Larry R. Dysert

Escalation Estimating: Working with Economic Consultants
By John K. Hollmann and Larry R. Dysert

Escalation Estimation: Lessons Learned in Addressing Market Demand
By John K. Hollmann and Larry R. Dysert

Transforming Historical Project Data into Useful Information
By Bruce G. Elliott and Todd W. Pickett

Developing a Parametric Model for Estimating Process Control Costs
By Larry R. Dysert

Developing Key Quantities
By Todd W. Pickett

Supporting Estimates with Effective Scope of Work Definition
By Larry R. Dysert and Todd W. Pickett

Scope Development Problems in Estimating
By Larry R. Dysert

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