The greatest project cost and program risks often emerge from avoidable gaps in early- stage information and assumptions.
Early due diligence for cost and risk control
Early due diligence is one of the most effective mechanisms for controlling fit out cost and delivery risk in government projects.
Factors such as base building condition, services capacity, ICT pathways, climate risk analysis, latent conditions and security overlays materially influence the scope, costs and sequencing of tenant works. In a government context, where budgets and approvals are typically fixed early, a lack of clarity at this stage can lead to cost escalation, program delays and reduced delivery flexibility. Due diligence undertaken prior to lease commitment or scope approval allows government agencies to validate assumptions, clearly delineate landlord versus tenant responsibilities, and establish more reliable cost and program parameters. Allowing sufficient time for consultation and design coordination is critical to reducing downstream variations, while well-defined documentation supports more effective tender processes and reduces the likelihood of clarification- driven delays during procurement.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
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