for when costs rise
What if it costs more?
Plan for it before it happens, and see the effect as soon as it does.
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Contingency and variationsSample data
Set aside£21,000contingency
Used£8,400▲ by variations
Contingency left£12,600of £21,000
40% Used £8,400 of £21,000
Recent variations
Extra drainage run+£3,900
Upgraded windows+£4,500
Sound familiar?
"What if something unexpected comes up?"
"We don't know how much contingency is enough."
"We'd rather know early than be surprised."
Costs change on most builds. Seeing the effect early gives you time to decide what to do.
Make room for change, and see it when it comes.
Contingency
Set money aside for the unexpected.
Variations
Record changes as they happen, with the reason.
Projected cost
Shows where each line is heading, not just where it is.
A pre-start reality check
Look over your plan before you begin.
ready?
Plan for change in three steps.
Set contingency
Choose an amount that suits your build.
Record variations
Add each change as it happens.
Watch the projection
See how your projected total moves.
what we wish we had known
We worry about the lack of control over the budget. Then we go to site and remember why we're doing this.