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Project Cost Management

Cost Risk Analysis: Causes, Calculations, and Proven Solutions

Cost risk analysis helps project teams identify, calculate, and reduce financial risks. Learn the causes, calculations, and best solutions to stay on budget.

Doug Vincent

Project Cost Management

The Basics of Cost Reporting in Construction Projects

Learn what cost reporting is, why it matters in construction projects, and how it helps track budgets, control costs, and keep projects on track financially.

Doug Vincent

Project Cost Management

What is a Quantity Surveyor? Key Roles in Cost Management

Learn what a quantity surveyor mean, their role in managing construction costs, and how they keep projects on budget, on time, and running smoothly.

Jamie Cerexhe

Project Cost Management

What is a Cost Engineer?

Learn what a cost engineer is, their role in managing project budgets, estimating costs, analysing risks, and ensuring construction projects stay on track.

Jacob Gibbs

Variations

How to Track Contract Variations in Construction Projects [AUS]

Track contract variations in construction to stay on budget and avoid delays. Learn steps, tools, and examples to manage scope changes the right way.

Jacob Gibbs

What is Earned Value? [Construction]

In construction project management, keeping track of project performance and financial health is critical. One of the most valuable tools in this process is Earned Value (EV). But what is Earned Value?

Jackson Row

Project Cost Management

What is a Contingency Budget & how to use it [Construction Program]

In this blog, we'll explore what a contingency budget is, why it's critical, and how to effectively use it in your projects to manage the unknowns.

Doug Vincent

Project Cost Management

Top 5 ‘Must-Do’ for Construction Project Budgeting! [Examples]

Doug Vincent

Project Cost Management

Importance of having Actuals in Construction Progress Tracking

Doug Vincent

Project Cost Management

The Importance of Real-Time Cost Tracking in Construction

The ability to track costs as they occur can be the difference between staying on budget and facing substantial overruns. Let’s dive into why this is so crucial and how it impacts construction projects of all sizes.

Jacob Gibbs

Project Cost Management

What to Include in a Construction Cost Report [Examples]

Learn what to include in a construction cost report, from budgets and expenses to forecasts, so you can track costs, avoid overruns, and manage projects better.

John Fisher

Project Cost Management

Construction Cost Forecasting: How to Hit Your KPI

Learn how construction cost forecasting helps you stay on budget, hit KPIs, and avoid surprises with clear steps, tools, and tips for better project management.

Jackson Row

Andrew Benn, WSP Technical Director

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Rebecca White, RPS Program Manager

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Erik Maasepp, Capital Insight Senior Project Manager

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CAPT. Dan Foley, Army Digital Transformation Manager

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Dan Atkins, Jacobs National Program Manager

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Mohammed Salameh, Compass' Associate Director

"Moving to Mastt is one of the best decisions my team has ever made. It’s cost-effective, easy to use, and a quick set up."

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Fergus Bruce, Project Manager at WSP

"A key factor in our decision to adopt Mastt is its user-friendliness. It had to continue to empower us to work smart, allowing us to consistently deliver excellence across multiple sectors and geographic regions."

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