This project studied the cost effectiveness of the present day self-help program. The developement of self-help is explained to establish the programs background. Senior Civil Engineering leadership was interviewed for their viewpoints on the program. This reserch project has determined self-help from a purely quantitative point of view, which includes the sunken cost of the labor used to perform the work, is not cost effective. However, when properly managed and executed as intended by existing regulations, coulpled with the pride of ownership factor, it continues to be a viable method to accomplish work.
Several findings require further review.