
Get Approvals: Depending on the type of project you’re pursuing, you may be submitting a final construction budget to your boss for a green light, or you may be giving it directly to a client for approval.In a construction budget, you typically earmark a percentage of the total costs for contingencies. Budget for Contingencies: Include funds for contingencies in order to cover unexpected potential costs, such as price changes, project delays, or emergencies.Be Realistic about Materials: As you consider what materials to use - whether you are a contractor communicating with clients or an owner researching options - avoid overspending by seeking out competitive bids from suppliers and choosing products based on your current financial resources.You need to account for all of these costs in a construction budget - and, over the course of a project, you should compare the estimated costs to the actual costs in order to track spending.

An estimate includes hard costs related to building construction, site work, and landscaping, as well as soft costs, such as engineering, taxes, insurance, permits, and fees.

Once you see all of the tasks that a project entails, you can determine costs based on the necessary number of workers, the jobs they will perform, the tools and equipment they’ll need, and other factors. Doing this will help you determine labor needs, project scheduling, and budget requirements.

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