This assignment requires you to prepare estimates for two alternatives. The first, based on costs of a project completed some years ago and the second developed using more specialised equipment. After calculating the costs you will compare the benefits of each for cost and practicability and make a recommendation to your manager as to which is the better approach to use. A written report is to be part of your evaluation for this assignment.

The assignment submission is to be electronically via Canvas.

The file ‘AssignmentFaceHeadFoot.docx’ provides the face sheet for submission of your assignments together with instructions for file names, headers and footers.

Students should be aware that this assignment is not only about arriving at a number for the estimated cost. It is also about providing your manager with a well-reasoned explanation of the estimated cost and any qualifications you may consider applicable to that result.