Renata Schneiderova Heralova is an Associated Professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Construction Economics. Her areas of interest/expertise are estimation, cost management, life cycle cost analysis, appraisal of real estates, and value analysis. She is the author and co-author of 10 books and has also published in international journals and conferences. She is active as Expert Witness. She is a member of Educational Committee of The European Council of Construction Economists.