General conditions costs

Project-level construction management and support costs, such as site supervision, temporary facilities, safety provisions, and site administration. The contract should distinguish these costs from the contractor’s fee.

Why it matters

Some costs depend on time, while others are fixed or tied to a particular activity. A schedule extension can therefore affect the forecast even without a change in the permanent work. Confirm what is already included before adding another allowance.

In practice

A project example

An extended construction period may require additional superintendent time and temporary utilities. A forecast should identify that time-related exposure without duplicating costs already carried elsewhere.

General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.