Synopsis:
If a civil engineering project is to be properly managed, then it is essential that those involved in its management fully understand the procedures for budget and cost control management together with the preparation of reports. This course examines these procedures with delegate participation. 

Course Duration:
One Day 0900 - 1700hrs
Course Level:
The course is intended for Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Planners, Commercial Managers and Project Managers.
Elements of the following training objectives are covered
by the course:
CM1 & CM7
CPD Approval:
Recommended 6 Hours CPD.

Objectives:                          

•     Understand the need for cost control
•     Have knowledge of the sources of information
•     Understand management accounts
•     Have knowledge of contra-charging
•     Understand the procedures for claims and extras
•     Have knowledge of incentive schemes

Outline Programme:  
•     Cost control systems
•     Sources of information
•     Cost centres
•     Feed-back and correction
•     Revenue receipts
•     Programme monitoring
•     Contra-charging
•     Trend Forecasting
•     Management accounts presentation and content
•     Identification of ‘extras’, claims and disputed items
•     Target setting and bonus schemes

Course Availability and Cost:
Refer to the course calendar