5. Construction Methods and Equipment Management
The chapter focuses on the significance of estimating equipment costs, specifically ownership costs using the average annual investment method. It elaborates on components such as initial costs, depreciation, interest, taxes, insurance, and storage, emphasizing the importance of accurate estimations for effective equipment management. It also explores various depreciation accounting methods and their applications in estimating the depreciation of equipment over its useful life.
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6Example: Estimating Depreciation
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What we have learnt
- Equipment cost estimation is crucial for profitable management and accurate bid preparation.
- Ownership costs include fixed annual expenses incurred regardless of equipment operation.
- Depreciation significantly impacts equipment valuation and associated costs, necessitating accurate estimation methods.
Key Concepts
- -- Ownership Cost
- The fixed costs incurred annually for equipment, regardless of usage, including expenses like insurance and depreciation.
- -- Depreciation
- The loss in value of equipment over time, influenced by factors such as wear and tear and technological advancements.
- -- Average Annual Investment Method
- A method used to estimate ownership costs based on the average annual investment in equipment.
- -- Salvage Value
- The estimated resale value of equipment at the end of its useful life.
- -- Straight Line Method
- A depreciation method where an equal amount is deducted each year over the useful life of the asset.
- -- Double Declining Balance Method
- An accelerated depreciation method that depreciates the asset more in the early years based on a fixed percentage of the book value.
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