Article · Engineering, Construction & Building Materials
Capital projects: close the gap between plan and field
Clear scope, current cost and schedule data, and accountable decisions help owners manage delivery risk on complex projects.
11 October 2026 · 5 min read
Set a reliable baseline
Align scope, schedule, estimate, procurement plan, and risk register before execution. Record assumptions and decision owners so changes can be assessed against a clear starting point.
Make field progress verifiable
Use consistent quantities, milestone evidence, and site reporting to distinguish completed work from forecast or contractor-reported progress.
Manage change deliberately
Assess proposed changes for cost, schedule, safety, constructability, and lifecycle impact before approval. Keep a decision log that links each change to its business case.
Give leaders an actionable view
Report forecast cost and completion dates alongside risks, dependencies, and recovery actions. A concise, current view helps owners intervene while options remain available.
