CEMP-E/CECW-E
EI 01D010
1 September 1997
Table 13-2. Technical complexity levels and design contingency factors for military construction
projects
Technical Complexity Level
Design Contingency Factor
Level
Description
Pre-Concept
Concept
LOW
Site adapted, repetitive standard
1.050
1.025
design project involving routine
technology
MEDIUM
Unique design involving complex
1.100
1.050
technology
HIGH
Unique design involving highly
1.150
1.100
complex technology
ULTRAHIGH
Unique design involving extremely
1.250
1.150
complex or innovative technology
Table 13-3. Design contingencies for remedial action projects (The following design contingencies
represent construction costs, unforeseeable at the time of estimate preparation, which are
likely to become known as project design proceeds.)
Remedial Action Technology
Project
Design
Stage
(RAWBS)
0%
30%
60%
90%
100%
Soil Excavation
(33.08.) ................................................................... 15-55%
10-40%
5-25%
0-10%
0%
Groundwater Treatment (Multiple)
(33.12.) ................................................................... 15-35%
10-25%
5-15%
0-5%
0%
On-Site Incineration
(33.14.) ................................................................... 15-35%
10-25%
5-15%
0-5%
0%
Extraction Wells
(33.06.) ................................................................... 10-30%
5-20%
5-15%
0-5%
0%
Vertical Barriers
(33.06.) ................................................................... 10-30%
5-20%
5-15%
0-5%
0%
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