11.   It also is relying on computer-aided engineering and proprietary software to cut other project costs.

12.   One-third of the estimated project cost would be paid by the government, with the rest raised privately.

13.   Project costs are also rising because of design changes, such as adding air conditioning to the rail cars and lengthening stations to accommodate additional capacity.

14.   Project managers failed to keep track of project costs properly or pass on the information quickly to upper management, said Sadao Yokoyama, a senior managing director.

15.   Steve Adams, who has tracked Big Dig costs to the state for the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, criticized the consistently low estimates of the project cost.

16.   That covers about one-third of project costs in the state, Woodruff said.

17.   The federal report comes on the heels of UMass study that also predicted higher project costs.

18.   The gift may also pay for stipends or project costs to allow students to do internships and mentorships with faculty, community and corporate leaders.

19.   Under serious financial trouble, the agency is trying to resolve rail project overhead costs for payroll, computers, human resources and administration.

20.   Asked about the project cost, Rozali said he could not give estimates until the finer points were looked into.