Ch. 1: Introduction Ch. 2: How to appreciate parametrics Ch. 3: How to estimate using parametrics Ch. 4: How to prepare bids faster with fewer resources Ch. 5: How to prepare a focused business plan Ch. 6: How to validate quotations from suppliers Ch. 7: How to manage your program effectively Ch. 8: How to achieve accuracy in cost engineering Ch. 9: How to accomplish quality assurance Ch. 10: How to estimate through life Ch. 11: How to estimate technology maturity Ch. 12: How to assess software Ch. 13: How to analyse risk and uncertainty Ch. 14: How to influence project strategy Ch. 15: How to consider technology insertion Ch. 16: How to develop cost effective alternatives Ch. 17: How to tackle the system of systems challenge Ch. 18: How to create home-grown parametric models Ch. 19: How to successfully construct life-cycle costing Ch. 20: How to accomplish knowledge retention Ch. 21: How to present the results Ch. 22: How to adopt parametrics Ch. 23: The history of parametrics Index