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Stacks of coins on a tablet form a bar graph with a glowing line, symbolizing effective cost management and cost control.

Cost management and cost control are two terms that often get mixed up. In this article, we look at the difference and how they relate.

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If estimating and control work closely together their combined knowledge can feed information to the project lead and work floor more efficiently

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Executing project controls on time with project controls software

Although the era of managing project costs with actual pen and paper is definitely over, many organizations might still be using tools like Microsoft Excel to control the costs of their projects. If these are small projects, with limited (financial) risks and just a few resources, that’s fine. No need…

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Accounting is a business language. We can use this language to communicate financial transactions and their results. Cost accounting and management accounting are two important terms in accounting that are used to control and formulate the organization policies. Both are used for different purposes with different styles. Let’s look at…

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We are proud to announce that Cleopatra Enterprise is exhibiting at the Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference 2023. Mark your calendars for the 22nd edition of the Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference, returning to Calgary on the 12th and 13th of December! This flagship event dedicated to the turnaround community, promises an enriching experience…

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Managing a project and keeping it under “control” can be an extremely challenging process. That’s where project controls software comes in as an essential tool to empower project controllers in handling budgets, analyzing data, and addressing critical questions during the project lifecycle.

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Importance of metrics

Apples and pears, both are a part of the category “Fruit”. Can we compare them? The weight of an apple and a pear might be comparable. Still, the nutrients per gram will differ since we are talking about two different types. Therefore, this comparison will not give relevant information about…

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3 cost control software tools coming out of a laptop: Excel, Cleopatra, and SAP

Cost control software tools aren’t always easy to select for organizations. Which one suits you best depends on your needs and requirements, but even if you know what you are looking for, there exist a lot of tools on the market to choose from. To help you out, let’s look…

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Project metrics allows you to benchmark a single project or a portfolio of projects, as well as further increase the quality of your estimating and cost control processes.

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In this blog we discuss how the usual project KPI’s are related to the Triple Constraint Triangle and the importance of the correct cost management tool. Read more.

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