Methodology / Glossary / Preliminary Costs

Preliminary Costs

Site setup and time-related costs including temporary facilities, site fencing, welfare units, scaffolding, cranes, and on-site project management staff. Preliminaries run for the duration of construction.

Why it matters

Longer build periods increase preliminary costs proportionally, creating a compounding effect on delays.

In Profivo

Included in the Costs tab and spread across the construction period in cash flow.

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