Failed project should have estimated indirect costs

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Using the ITT Tech Virtual Library, select case studies of two construction projects, one that was successful because of correct cost estimation and one that failed because of incorrect cost estimation. On the basis of the case studies, perform the following tasks: Task 1: Identify the direct and indirect costs in both projects. Analyze how the successful project factored in indirect costs well. Task 2: Suggest ways in which the failed project should have estimated indirect costs?

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