CWICR Cost Calculator

Business Case

Problem Statement

Traditional cost estimation often produces "black box" estimates with hidden markups. Stakeholders need:

• Transparent cost breakdowns
• Traceable pricing logic
• Auditable calculations
• Resource-level detail

Solution

Resource-based cost calculation using CWICR methodology that separates physical norms (labor hours, material quantities) from volatile prices, enabling transparent and auditable estimates.

Business Value

• Full transparency - Every cost component visible
• Auditable - Traceable calculation logic
• Flexible - Update prices without changing norms
• Accurate - Based on 55,000+ validated work items