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This category includes costs associated with installation of automation equipment, construction administration, PLC and human–machine interface software development, system testing, and operator and maintenance training. Installation costs primarily include labor and materials, with labor representing the most significant element, particularly for control system projects.

Commissioning involves preparing the systems for operation including factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, instrument and device calibration, loop testing, system checkout, and startup. Training is dependent on the level of familiarity of the owner’s operations and maintenance staff, and the type of training typically depends on the complexity of the project and may be done formally or informally.