Project Cost Solutions, Inc.

Project Cost Solutions, Inc. (PCS) is proud to welcome Chief Executive Officer and Director of Business Development, Paul Allen.

Mr. Allen is a senior executive with a proven track record of driving business growth, developing long-term relationships with clients and colleagues, and identifying new business opportunities. His creativity, drive, and leadership make him the ideal person to lead PCS to new heights.

We are proud to be participating in the Founders of Color; Weekly Roundtable today at 11:00 AM. Our CEO, Lee Thomas, will be sharing his expertise about fundraising in a down economy. Learn more:

Building Community: Founders of Color; Weekly Roundtable - Virtual Startup Community - Shadow Ventures About The Event The purpose of this weekly roundtable is for founders of color to connect and share experiences and support. The startup world is not an easy place to succeed, and being a founder of color adds a unique layer of challenges. In this current climate, community is more important than ev...

Last month CEO, Lee Thomas, was proud to share our vision and philosophy in a panel discussion

Shadow Ventures on Twitter ““Can we get standardized to a set of systems that all communicate from the same sheet of music? It’s a huge challenge. In order to get a consistent process, we need standardization for CAD and BIM and Revit. How do we get there?” Lee Thomas, Project Cost Solutions ”

gathers people who care about improving the built environment, to learn what’s actually happening in the world of tech -- instead of what you think is happening. 20% off with code LEE2019. Tickets at https://buff.ly/2WiTCVL

Why Is Transit Infrastructure Construction So Challenging?

Why Is Transit Infrastructure Construction So Challenging? | Project Cost Solutions Urban transit infrastructure construction projects are plagued by delays and cost overruns. An independent analysis and cost advisers can help keep your project on track.

Why Construction Projects Fail | Project Cost Solutions Construction projects fail because of three core reasons: people, time, and budget. Get key project process steps that can make your construction project a success.

I'm thrilled to announce I'll be a speaker at the third annual Shadow Summit. Join me for my discussion about AI in AEC. It all goes down in Atlanta this September. Will you be there? Get 20% off with code LEE2019


About Summit
This September in Atlanta, Shadow Ventures is gathering people who care about improving the built environment, to learn what’s actually happening in the world of tech -- instead of what you think is happening. Summit is a 2-day, intimate event designed to help you collaborate across the typical silos (design, development, construction, etc.) to learn about the latest innovations, technologies, and markets all in one place. This year’s theme is “Reality Check: What works and what doesn’t” and you’ll walk away with a pragmatic understanding of how to make the best technical decisions for your firm. Oh, and did we mention the excellent happy hours? 20% off with my discount code: LEE2019. Learn more and grab your ticket at

Shadow Summit: Building the Future - AEC and CRE Conference Shadow Summit is the premier AEC and CRE conference. Two days of immersion in the latest solutions & innovations in AEC, CRE and beyond.

In its 2017 Global Construction Survey, KPMG revealed that only 31% of projects surveyed over a 3-year period came within 10% of the estimated budget.

Why Do Construction Cost Overruns Happen? | Project Cost Solutions Construction cost overruns happen when a project incurs unexpected costs. Learn the top five reasons why construction cost overruns happen and what you can do to prevent them.

Think of a change order as a slow-down or interruption in the agreed upon schedule and plan. Any interruption has trickle-down effects, with work stoppages, potential loss of employees, weather implications, delays in opening, and the subsequent payments that must be made regardless of the progress of the construction project.

What is a Construction Change Order? | Project Cost Solutions A construction change order is a change in the scope of the original agreed upon work. Change orders do not need to be part of your construction project.

To manage construction risk, you must have processes and proven methods in place that allow you to make smart and balanced decisions. It’s important these processes help mitigate new construction project excitement.

All too often we meet with people who are so excited about the opportunities their construction project will bring that they neglect to admit that their project is ripe for risk and loss.

How to Manage Risk in Construction | Project Cost Solutions To manage risk in construction, companies must have processes in place that allows for smart and thorough decision-making. Learn how to manage construction risk.

The Montreal Olympic Stadium cost $3,107,148,600 to build. This is about 1990 percent higher than the original budget of $148,667,400. Along with the cost overruns, the stadium was not completed on time, with construction on the famous retractable roof not starting until after the 1976 Olympics.
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Portland Building renovation costs obscured by creative accounting, auditors say Officials managing the massive Portland Building reconstruction categorized some spending as parts of other projects to avoid disclosing a 10 percent cost overrun, city auditors said