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It can be triggered by multiple factors and is common in construction, manufacturing, and software development.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What are the main causes of cost overrun?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Key causes include bad project estimates, scope creep, poor risk management, and lack of communication. 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The quality of deliverables and a timely execution can go out the window if the project is delivered over budget.  \nOf course, it’s easy to say you’re going to keep a tight budget. But cost overrun can happen in so many places that keeping costs down can sometimes feel like a game of whack-a-mole.  \nWhat Is Cost Overrun?  \nThe term cost overrun refers to unexpected costs that end up exceeding a project budget. Cost overrun can occur in any project and it’s particularly common in construction, manufacturing and software development projects. Cost overrun is also known as a cost increase or budget overrun and can be caused for several reasons.  \nBefore we delve into the reasons that projects can go over budget, let’s look at project management software that can help you prevent cost overrun. ProjectManager is software that collects real-time data to help you better monitor your expenses. Our Gantt chart is a great way to plan and track your costs. All of this data automatically transfers to our other project views such as the dashboard. Unlike lightweight tools, there’s no setup required. Get started with ProjectManager for free today.  \nTrack project costs in real time to avoid cost overrun with ProjectManager’s Gantt chart.  \nMain Causes of Cost Overrun  \nCost management can be an exhausting task. As a project manager, you’ll constantly need to check your project costs to make sure things are going well at all times. In addition to this, you’ll also need to monitor other project constraints such as time, scope, risk and quality.  \nSource: [https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/7-tips-for-preventing-cost-overrun-on-projects](https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/7-tips-for-preventing-cost-overrun-on-projects)  \nWe’ve listed the main causes of cost overrun below so you can avoid this issue and deliver your projects on time and under budget.  \n􀁸 Bad project estimates: Cost estimation is critical for success in project management because every project manager must estimate all project costs before creating a project budget. Make sure to use all the tools at your disposal such as historical data or a panel of experts to help you define project costs. If your project budget is insuƯicient, you’re very likely to face cost overrun.  \n􀁸 Scope creep: Scope creep occurs when your project scope isn’t well defined. In simple terms, this means that you’ll have unexpected tasks popping up during the execution phase. Executing unforeseen tasks increases your costs, making it very likely to exceed your project budget and cause cost overrun.  \n􀁸 Poor risk management: Any project faces many potential risks. It’s the responsibility of the project  \nmanager and the project management team to create a risk management plan that describes all the potential risks and the mitigation strategies to be implemented if needed. When a risk management plan isnot created, you can have unexpected risks aƯect your project, which brings costs up and therefore, causes cost overrun.  \n􀁸 Lack of communication: A project is an endeavor that requires teamwork and communication. As a project manager, you must be the glue that keeps your project sponsor, project team and project stakeholders together. Lack of communication can result in unexpected changes to the project plan or prompt other issues that could cause cost overrun.  \nHow to Avoid Cost Overrun  \nCost overrun, or any sort of expense that pushes a project past the agreed-upon budget is something with which a project manager must be constantly vigilant. There are several ways one can prevent cost overrun.  \nHere are seven tips to help keep reigns on your budget.  \n1. Thorough Project Planning  \nThe best way to stop cost overrun is to plan against it before executing a project. The more thorough and accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll stay within budget. The projec","cbCaifbAHhDv8SS0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifbAHhDv8SS0","pdf",683040,6,"English","# What Is Cost Overrun?\n# Main Causes of Cost Overrun\n# How to Avoid Cost Overrun\n## 1. Thorough Project Planning\n## 2. Know Your Vendors\n## 3. Keep to Planned Scope\n## 4. 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