04/05/2026
Two commercial fit-out projects started within three weeks of each other in the same city. Both were mid-size office refurbishments — roughly 1,400 square metres, similar specification, similar programme. Both were tendered competitively and awarded to capable contractors at comparable rates. By practical completion, one had finished on budget. The other had run 23 percent over its contract sum, triggering a dispute with the client that delayed the final account by four months.
— Read more at Planesti: https://planesti.com/blog/how-to-reduce-construction-costs-without-compromising-quality-a-practical-guide
