Honestly I’ve seen so many projects fall apart just because the budgeting was done on guesses instead of real numbers. A lot of folks jump into construction thinking “we’ll adjust later,” but later usually ends up costing way more than they expected.
What really makes a difference is having someone who actually knows how to break things down materials, labor, hidden site issues, those surprise add-ons that pop up in every job. That’s why I always say having a good construction cost estimator involved early can save you from a lot of unwanted shocks. It’s not just about numbers, it’s about planning the whole thing in a way that keeps the project running steady instead of stopping halfway.
Curious if anyone else has been in a situation where the project budget suddenly blew up because the initial estimate wasn’t realistic? How do you guys handle cost control before starting a build?
