Why is estimating time for heritage projects so challenging? Why do projects often seem to cost more than we budgeted for? In this practical course, we will explore the difficulties of estimating time and costs on heritage projects and learn tools and techniques that can help us to do this more accurately.
In this course, you will learn:
- To identify common reasons why estimating time and costs for heritage projects can be challenging. This understanding will enable you to improve your project planning and experience fewer delays and cost overruns
- Practical tools and techniques for more accurate project time estimations. These will help to reduce risk of overruns and optimise resource allocation
- To develop more accurate ballpark cost estimations and reliable project budgets, including identifying potential hidden costs, and to address these by allocating sufficient contingency funds.
Who is this course for?
This course is for professionals working in the heritage and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) sector, including curators, conservators, collections care professionals, librarians, archivists, and staff from historic houses and historic house museums who manage collections care projects.