Practice Components of the Ownership Cost - 4 | 5. Construction Methods and Equipment Management | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does the term ownership cost include?

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym IDEITS.

Question 2

Easy

Define initial cost.

💡 Hint: Think about all costs before using the equipment.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a key component of ownership costs?

  • Initial Costs
  • Variable Costs
  • Labor Costs

💡 Hint: Which cost remains irrespective of operation?

Question 2

True or False: Depreciation only affects the cash flow of the business.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how depreciation is recorded.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction company purchases a crane for $250,000 with a salvage value of $50,000 and a useful life of 15 years. Calculate the annual depreciation using each method discussed.

💡 Hint: Remember to account for the salvage value in Straight Line and don't in Double Declining.

Question 2

Discuss potential consequences if a contractor fails to estimate ownership costs accurately when bidding for a project.

💡 Hint: Reflect on project sustainability and financial viability.

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