Construction Project Management: A Guide for UAE & GCC Firms

Category: Accounting Most construction companies don't lose control on-site first. They lose it in the office. A widely cited survey reported that 9 out of 10 construction projects experience cost overrun (project management statistics on construction overruns). For a contracting company owner in the UAE, that isn't just a project issue. It's a margin issue, […]
Unpack What is Bill of Quantities in Construction

A Dubai contractor usually notices the problem late. The tender looked competitive, procurement started on time, and site activity was strong. Then the variation questions began. Steel quantities didn’t line up with purchasing. The subcontractor valued completed work differently from the consultant. Finance couldn’t tell whether the project was actually profitable or merely under-billed. That […]