Presents part 1 of a three-part publication. Provides a synopsis of the cost benchmarking process carried out during the project and a commentary on cost data available from industry sources, their use and limitations. In six sections - Introduction to benchmarking, Factors affecting the quality of cost benchmarks, The cost benchmarking process, The use of statistical data for developing benchmarks, Cost benchmarks, Conclusions and recommendations.

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