CASE STUDY · STOCKPORT
Small upgrades add up during construction.
Residential refurbishment · Commercial Management · Project Reporting
The situation
A client carrying out a refurbishment in Stockport came to us as upgrades to finishes, lighting and built-in furniture accumulated. Each change appeared manageable on its own, but paid invoices were not showing the likely final cost.
What we did
We brought the changes into a register, separating agreed, pending and rejected items. Our team sought the cost and programme implications before further approvals and reviewed remaining allowances and risks with the appointed team.
Our recommendation and the trade-offs
The updated forecast made the developing gap clearer and allowed uncommitted upgrades to be considered for deferral. We were explicit that work already instructed could still be payable; it could not simply be removed from the budget.
What we made clear
Our focus was better decisions from that point onward, not reversing commitments already made. We reinforced the need to follow the agreed contract procedures and obtain appropriate valuation and payment advice.
Apply the lesson to your project
How do we stop the budget getting away from us once construction starts?