What is project cost management?

Project cost management is the process of estimating, budgeting, tracking, and controlling project costs throughout the lifecycle.

What are the main steps?

The main steps include cost estimation, budgeting, cost control, reporting, and forecasting.

What is the difference between EAC and ETC?

EAC (Estimate at Completion) estimates the total project cost at completion, while ETC (Estimate to Complete) estimates the remaining cost needed to finish the project.

Why do projects go over budget?

Projects typically go over budget due to poor initial estimation, scope changes, and lack of real-time visibility into costs and resource usage.

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