{"id":10241,"date":"2024-08-27T16:43:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planyard.com\/construction-cost-control"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:38:50","slug":"understanding-construction-cost-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/planyard.com\/en-au\/understanding-construction-cost-control","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Construction Cost Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Understanding Construction Cost Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction cost control involves managing your construction expenses to boost profit. It begins with accurate and profitable estimating and concludes with paying subcontractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing subcontractors is crucial as head contractors need to gather tenders, monthly progress reports, and cost documents based on cost codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as encompassing all processes involving construction cost codes, excluding accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost control can be managed through various means (paper &amp; pencil, Excel, specialised software, etc.), but using specialised cost control software offers clear advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/planyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/construction-cost-control-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1596\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center paddedHeading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Determine project profitability before completion<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Save 3-5 days per month per quantity surveyor<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Standardise processes and ensure compliance<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Identify estimating and design errors<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Eliminate manual calculations and copy-pasting<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading checkedItem\">Prevent oversights<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Construction Cost Control Software Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the guide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This free guide provides an overview of the benefits of construction cost control software and how it delivers them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s designed for head contractors managing large-scale construction projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re not currently seeking cost control solutions, it will help you streamline your processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it includes a detailed overview of potential features and their objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/planyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/construction-cost-control-ebook-1024x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/construction-cost-control-ebook-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/planyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/construction-cost-control-ebook-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What Is Cost Control Software And Why Use It?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How To Assess Your Company\u2019s Maturity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-Premise vs Cloud Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication &amp; Integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estimating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bids Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract &amp; Variation Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subcontractor Progress Reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Documents Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Forecasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash Flow Tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subcontractor &amp; Contact Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free download<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/shell.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n\tportalId: \"4963994\",\n\tformId: \"5dc63c68-0796-4789-93ac-9d26427cf303\"\n});\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Planyard contractor software helps ambitious teams smash their targets and accelerate their growth.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No more spreadsheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saves project managers&#8217; 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