Cost Control module
The Cost Control module centralizes project performance metrics: budget vs. actual, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management.
EVM metrics
| Metric | Formula | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| SV (Schedule Variance) | EV − PV | Positive = ahead; negative = behind |
| CV (Cost Variance) | EV − AC | Positive = under budget; negative = over budget |
| SPI (Schedule Performance Index) | EV / PV | > 1 = ahead; < 1 = behind |
| CPI (Cost Performance Index) | EV / AC | > 1 = under budget; < 1 = over budget |
| ETC (Estimate to Complete) | (BAC − EV) / CPI | Projected remaining cost |
| EAC (Estimate at Completion) | AC + ETC | Projected total cost |
| VAC (Variance at Completion) | BAC − EAC | Budget vs. projection difference |
tip
CPI > 1 and SPI > 1 indicate a well-controlled project: under budget and ahead of schedule.
Variances by line item
The Variances section shows a breakdown per estimate line item:
- Budget / Committed / Actual / Variance
Risk register
Create a risk
Fill in: title, category, probability (High/Medium/Low), impact (High/Medium/Low), amount at risk, mitigation plan, and owner.
Risk matrix
The system automatically calculates the risk level (Probability × Impact) with color coding:
- 🔴 High — immediate action required
- 🟡 Medium — actively monitor
- 🟢 Low — periodically monitor
Export cost control report
Click Export in the Topbar to generate an Excel with EVM summary and the risk register.