Cost Management
Track BOQs, budgets, transactions and cost changes in one place with construction cost management software that stays connected to the work as the project moves forward.
Predicted cost-overrun signalsIn SkyStruct Pro, where enabled
From baseline to completion
Track costs from baseline through completion.
Keep budgets, actuals and changes visible as the project progresses, so teams can understand where costs stand and what is affecting them.
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Start with clear cost foundations.
- Create and manage BOQs
- Set budgets and retain revision history
- Keep approved cost information tied to the project record
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See how costs change as work progresses.
- Record project transactions and expenses
- Compare budgeted, actual and committed costs
- Track cost variance, forecasts and material price variation
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Keep financial activity traceable.
- Track supplier invoices, advances and deductions
- Maintain payment status and related commercial records
- Preserve change and approval history for later review
Key features
Keep financial activity connected to the work.
Each feature in our construction cost management software gives teams greater visibility into the decisions shaping project cost.
| Feature | SkyStruct Lite | SkyStruct Pro |
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| BOQ managementCreate and manage BOQs with controlled approvals, revisions and version history, giving the project a clear cost baseline as scope changes. | Included | Included |
| Budget managementSubmit and approve budget revisions while preserving the reason, amount, date and decision history behind every change. | Included | Included |
| Project transactions & expensesRecord project inflows and outflows, attach receipts and invoices, link payments to purchases and maintain a clearer project-level financial record. | Included | Included |
| Change & cost impactCapture the cost, schedule and risk impact of project changes alongside approvals, comments and supporting records, so the effect of scope changes remains traceable. | Limited | Included |
| Cost control & forecastingCompare budgeted, actual and committed costs, review cost variance and forecast at completion, and monitor material price movement as delivery progresses. | Not included | Included |
| Contract & commercial managementKeep contracts, supplier invoices, advance payments, deductions and payment status connected to the project events behind them, with related procurement activity managed through Inventory & Supply Chain Management. | Not included | Included |
| AI & advanced project intelligenceAvailable in SkyStruct Pro where enabled. | Not included | Included |
Smarter analysis
Move with confidence, powered by smarter AI.
Use AI-supported intelligence to interpret project information faster, surface what needs attention and support better-informed decisions across delivery.
Project data
- BOQ · budget revision 3
- Committed costs
- Variations · 4
AI interpretation
Insight for review
Predictive project intelligence
Potential cost overrun signalled
The MEP package is trending above budget and is flagged for review.
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AI reporting & assistance
Summarise project information, support automated report generation and use natural-language assistance for RFI responses.
Quality & drawing intelligence
Use image analysis to identify photographs that may require further inspection, alongside AI-supported drawing collaboration.
Predictive project intelligence
Apply AI-supported prediction across project risk, potential cost overruns and schedule delays to bring emerging concerns into focus.
In SkyStruct Pro, where enabled. Where AI-assisted features are enabled, outputs may be incomplete or inaccurate. A competent person must review them before consequential use.
Frequently asked questions
What is construction cost management?
Construction cost management is the process of establishing project budgets, tracking financial activity and managing changes that affect cost throughout delivery. SkyStruct supports this through BOQs, budgets, transactions, cost records and commercial workflows.
How does SkyStruct support cost control in construction projects?
SkyStruct supports cost control in construction projects by keeping BOQs, budget revisions and project transactions connected to the project record. Pro extends this into actual and committed cost, variance, forecasting and formal change control.
Can SkyStruct track changes to BOQs and budgets?
Yes. Lite supports controlled BOQ revisions and budget history, including approvals and cost impact. Pro adds broader change-control workflows covering cost, schedule and risk.
What financial information can SkyStruct Pro track?
SkyStruct Pro supports budget, actual and committed cost, cost variance, forecast at completion and material price variation, alongside contracts, supplier invoices, advances, deductions and payment status.
Is SkyStruct a replacement for accounting software?
No. SkyStruct provides project-level financial and commercial visibility, but its construction financial management capabilities are not intended to replace corporate accounting, statutory reporting, payroll or a full ERP system.
What is the difference between cost management in SkyStruct Lite and Pro?
Lite supports construction cost management for focused project teams through BOQs, budgets, transactions and cost-impacting revisions. Pro adds deeper forecasting, committed-cost visibility, formal change control and broader commercial management for more complex projects.
