Crossrail Approach to Estimating

Summary

This report summarises Crossrail's approach to Estimating, to provide predictability around capital investment and operating costs as well as the critical evaluation of affordability and value for money. This report sets out the role of the Programme Controls Estimating Team, the procedures and approach undertaken as well as the benefits and lessons learned, including how estimating played a crucial role in gaining authority to proceed from the Government. This page outlines how Crossrail established a robust and consistent approach to estimating, and is therefore applicable to anyone aiming to establish a similar approach across a large programme or portfolio of projects.

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