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What is the primary purpose of cost planning in a construction project?
What is the primary purpose of cost planning in a construction project?
- To ensure the project stays within budget and meets quality standards (correct)
- To estimate the time required for project completion
- To identify potential contractors for the project
- To determine the materials needed for construction
At which stage of a construction project can cost planning occur?
At which stage of a construction project can cost planning occur?
- Only during the design phase
- At feasibility, design, tender, and construction stages (correct)
- Only during the tender phase
- After project completion
What does costing involve in the context of cost planning?
What does costing involve in the context of cost planning?
- Reducing the budget to increase profit margins
- Applying prices to labor and materials to estimate project costs (correct)
- Exclusively allocating budget for labor costs
- Withholding information about expenses
What is a key objective of cost control in the context of construction?
What is a key objective of cost control in the context of construction?
What additional benefit does effective cost planning provide to clients?
What additional benefit does effective cost planning provide to clients?
Study Notes
Importance of Cost Planning
- Crucial for delivering construction projects within budget constraints.
- Ensures compliance with quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Stages of Cost Planning
- Cost planning can be executed at multiple phases:
- Feasibility
- Design
- Tender
- Construction
Definition of Costing
- Involves assigning prices to labor and material schedules to estimate overall project costs.
Objectives of Cost Planning and Control
- Identify probable costs associated with building projects.
- Manage design development to prevent budget overruns.
- Deliver value for money to clients by optimizing resources and expenditures.
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of cost planning in construction projects. It includes topics such as estimating costs, budget setting, monitoring expenditure, and managing cost variations across different project stages. Understanding these concepts is crucial for ensuring projects are completed within budget and quality standards.
