Direct Cost (DC) is a directly involved cost in a specific task or project that can be identified a specific cost centre. The Project Direct Cost includes the cost of employees; equipment and materials; and outsourcing contractor’s cost, etc., which are directly involved efforts or expenses: project management; engineering; procurement related cost such as transportation and custom clearance; construction management; construction labour; construction consumable materials; sub-contractor’s cost, etc. (Opposite of the Indirect Cost)
Related Definitions in the Project: The Project Cost; Cost Estimate (Estimation)