Cost estimating for the Russian construction industry

Fadeeva, Galina

Cost estimating for the Russian construction industry - 2005 - The Cost Engineer 43(5) September 2005, 8-10(3) .

Provides a brief description of cost estimating in the Russian construction industry. Explains the five methods of cost estimating in use, ie base and indices; base and extra expenses; present prices and tariffs; present prices, tariffs and indices; data bank of prices of erected or projected buildings. Outlines the three historic levels of cost estimating, and considers the new level established in 2001, based on State Unit Estimate Norms (SUEN) and Unit Price Norms (UPN).


RUSSIA
RUSSIA