Standard Project Estimating |
||||
Estimating Method |
Generic Type |
WBS Relationship |
Accuracy |
Time to prepare |
Parametric |
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) |
Top Down |
-25% to +75% |
Days |
Analogy |
Budget |
Top Down |
-10% to +25% |
Weeks |
Engineering (grass roots) |
Definitive |
Bottom up |
-5% to +10% |
Months |
Source: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling by Harold R. Kerzner (11th edition).