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PROJECT CONTROLS
Why Project Controls?
“Once a project starts, certain aspects can easily deviate or go astray. This deviation
Saleh Mubarak in his 2010 book titled “Construction Project Scheduling and
can be overspending, a schedule slippage, a departure from the objective/scope, or
Controls “ provides a explanation why:
something else. It is of utmost importance to know --at all times-- where you stand in
relation to where you planned to be (the baseline). With any deviations you must know
why and take corrective action to get back on track or, at least, minimize the deviation.
Positive deviations show that results were better than expected. This process
exemplifies Project Control. The concept of project controls covers all aspects of the
plan (schedule, budget, quality, contract and safety).”
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