House Construction Cost Control in Nepal: A Practical System

Control residential construction cost using a baseline BOQ, commitments, variations, measured progress and forecast-at-completion.

Set a cost baseline

Freeze the approved scope, drawings, specifications and BOQ before comparing contractors.

Track committed cost

Record purchase orders and subcontracts as soon as they are awarded, not only when invoices arrive.

Control variations

Price, approve and record every change before work begins so the forecast remains reliable.

Forecast final cost

Update quantities, rates, commitments and remaining work weekly to calculate the expected final account.

Use this in Build Mart Nepal

Turn the guidance into action by creating a project, loading a BOQ, matching local providers, issuing quotations and storing approvals in the Build Mart Nepal construction operating system.

Quick implementation checklist

• Define the required outcome and acceptance evidence.
• Assign an owner and target date.
• Record quotations, approvals and changes.
• Inspect completed work and retain handover records.