[Cost Expert] In which stages should MEP cost control focus?
Cost estimationUpdated 2026-04-27
The design phase affects over 70% of costs (system selection, scheme optimization), the tender phase controls 10 20% (bill of quantities preparation, price caps), and the construc…
[Cost Expert] In which stages should MEP cost control focus?
The design phase affects over 70% of costs (system selection, scheme optimization), the tender phase controls 10-20% (bill of quantities preparation, price caps), and the construction phase controls 5-10% (change management). The focus is on design optimization.
Still have a specific question? Ask a MEP expert
12 hotel MEP experts online, answers cite standard clauses you can verify.
Ask free →
Engineering reference only — verify against project conditions and the latest codes.