Costs under control at all times
Clear structures, reliable figures and a transparent view of every cost item.
Service 03 · Cost certainty
Cost Management.From estimate to final account.
Professional cost management ensures transparency, planning certainty and commercial project success – from the first estimate to project close-out.
FCG / 03SYSTEM VIEW
Illustrative example – no project data
- 01Cost planning according to DIN 276
- 02Rolling forecasts & cash flow
- 03Change orders fully documented
Why cost management
More than a spreadsheet
Cost management is the commercial steering layer of your project – and decides between success and loss.
Planning certainty through forecasts
Forward-looking forecasts show early where your project is heading.
Commercial project success
The basis for projects that stay on budget – documented and traceable.
Timely decisions
Control instead of reaction – room for manoeuvre is preserved.
Cost determination according to DIN 276
Six stages of cost determination
Select a stage: with every planning step the cost statement becomes more precise – and our control task changes.
Needs planning
Cost framework
Basis for deciding on the needs planning and setting the cost target.
Uncertainty of the cost statementSchematic
Scope of services
An integrated service package
Tailored to your project – every cost decision supported.
Cost planning
Structured estimating of all project costs according to DIN 276.
Budgeting
Approvable budgets with clear cost frameworks and contingencies.
Cost control
Ongoing plan-vs-actual comparison and variance analysis.
Forecasts
Rolling forecast of cost development to completion.
Cash flow analyses
Liquidity planning and payment flows at a glance.
Plan vs. actual
Clear comparison of planned and actual costs.
Change order management
Assessment, review and documentation of all change orders.
Project cost reports
Understandable reports for clients, executives and project team.
Economic analyses
Evaluation of variants and investment decisions.
Budget monitoring
Continuous monitoring of all budget lines including threshold notices.
Cost life cycle
Every cost decision supported
From the first idea to the final invoice.
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Consulting with structure
Cost framework
Early cost estimate and framework budget as a basis for decisions.
Typical challenges
Where projects without cost management fail
We encounter these patterns in practice – and this is exactly where we start.
Budget overruns
Lack of control leads to costs that only become visible at the end.
Unclear cost development
Without reliable data there is no basis for good decisions.
Missing forecasts
Without a forecast, project completion is a blind flight.
Decisions too late
Reaction instead of control – valuable room for manoeuvre is lost.
Frequently asked questions
Answers for your decision
When should we start cost management on our project?
As early as possible – ideally at the project idea. The earlier reliable cost frameworks exist, the greater the room for manoeuvre without costly redesigns later.
How does your cost management differ from pure cost estimating?
We look not only at construction costs but at the full cost development over the entire life cycle – including forecast, cash flow, change orders and profitability.
Which tools do you use?
We work with common construction and controlling tools and with Power BI for interactive dashboards. Tool selection always follows our clients' system landscape and requirements.
How do you make budget deviations visible early?
Through defined cost structures, regular plan-vs-actual comparisons and thresholds in the dashboard that make deviations visible to those responsible.
Can you take over running projects with weak cost management?
Yes. We start with a structured review, consolidate the existing data and build a reliable cost model with clear reports and forecasts on top.
How do you work with our internal project teams?
We integrate into your existing processes, clarify responsibilities and define joint reporting standards – complementing your teams without building parallel structures.
Contact
Cost certainty from the start.
Discuss with us what reliable cost management looks like on your project.