The A B C Of Cost Engineering (1919)

By Robert Scudder Denham

Book Overview

The A B C Of Cost Engineering is a book written by Robert Scudder Denham and originally published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive overview of cost engineering, a field that involves the application of engineering principles to the management of costs in industrial and commercial settings. The book is divided into three main parts. The first part covers the basic principles of cost engineering, including the importance of accurate cost accounting, the different types of costs that businesses encounter, and the various methods for estimating and controlling costs. The second part focuses on the practical aspects of cost engineering, including the use of cost data in decision-making, the development of cost standards, and the implementation of cost control measures. The final part of the book covers the role of cost engineering in specific industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Throughout the book, Denham emphasizes the importance of careful planning and analysis in cost engineering, and provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and professionals in the field of cost engineering. Overall, The A B C Of Cost Engineering provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of this important area of business management.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120721431
• ISBN13: 9781120721433
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"