cwicr-cost-calculator
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
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