Cost control on a capital construction project involves careful planning, including early due diligence studies by the owner, the selection of the proper contracting (or delivery) method, the “de-risking” of the project, the minimization of change orders, the strict adherence to the project schedule and the maintenance of an active quality assurance/quality control system. This article, which assumes the relationship of an owner with a construction manager (CM), will address these cost control measures.
