Engineers seek stronger cost control, valuation to improve project delivery

By Obas EsiedesaEngineers under the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE) have called for stronger application of engineering valuation, cost engineering and engineering economy principles to address cost overruns, waste and inefficiencies in project execution in Nigeria.The call was made at the 2026 National Technical Conference of the IACE, held in Abuja, with the theme: “Engineering Valuation, Cost Engineering and Engineering Economy Solutions in Emerging Economies.&rd