Project cost estimating manual
This manual guides the preparation of cost estimates for all departmental transport infrastructure capital works projects.
- Project Cost Estimating Manual: 9th Edition
- Annexure A: Project Site Visit Checklist
- Annexure B: Cost Estimate Review Checklist
- Annexure C: Sample Work Breakdown Structure for Construction Work Activities
- Annexure D: Sample Work Breakdown Structure for Principal's Work Activities
- Annexure E: Risk Table for Determining Contingency for Strategic Projects - Road / Rail
- Annexure F: Principal Arranged Insurance (PAI)
- Annexure G: Description of Estimate Categories
- Annexure H: Escalation Calculator for Projects - Road / Rail
- Annexure I: Project Cost Estimating Control Checklist
- Annexure J: Estimate Report Format
- Annexure K: Example - Land Resumption Process Flowchart
- Annexure L: Project Cost Estimate Summary and Approval (example)
- Annexure M: Work Breakdown Structure (Rail)
- Annexure N: Cost Categories for Transport Infrastructure Projects
- Annexure O: Estimating checklist to ensure the currency of cost estimates by project management phase
- Last updated
- 26 November 2025