Whitepapers

‘Eager Beaver’ Ko des Bouvrie is curious above all things
“What people often think is that cost engineers are budget engineers, but there is much more to them…” – the quote by Ko des Bouvrie – the founder of Cost Engineering, who created the company more than 25 years ago together with Chris Hagedoorn. He is 75 years old now, but a big smile on his face showed how much he still enjoys working in his profession as a self-proclaimed ‘eager beaver’.
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UniSim® Design Link to Cleopatra Enterprise
Read this blog to learn to Improve CAPEX and OPEX process engineering design by quickly estimating project cost.
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LyondellBasell Testimonial
Read this blog to learn how LyondellBasell incorporated Cleopatra Enterprise software, for their turnaround operations.
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Project controls in Cleopatra Enterprise
With Estimating, Project Analysis and Cost Management Cleopatra Enterprise offers a solution which is unique in the market.
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Cleopatra Enterprise vs. Aspen Kbase
Choosing between Cleopatra Enterprise and Aspen Kbase is a good example of a choice that cannot be made based on specifications alone.
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The Missing Link: Object Oriented Estimating
Object oriented estimating methodology requires a good understanding of the cost drivers in a project.
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Cost Management: Excel vs. Dedicated Tools
The added value of dedicated cost management tools - how to notice and act upon early warning signals. Read this white paper to learn more.
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Improved process design evaluation through enhanced cost analysis integration
In order to remain competitive and maximize business performance, optimum designs must be identified quickly with minimum risk of rework.
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2012 Americas School of Mines
Read this white paper to get an overview of Mining Capital Programs in cost estimating and cost management.
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Correcting the course of capital projects
Without close control, project stakeholders may not realize the severity of delays and cost overruns. Learn more by reading the white paper.
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