A forecast should explain itself
A forecast is more useful when reviewers can see how it was assembled. Lime & Level separates actual cost, accruals, commitments and remaining cost, helping the team understand which component has moved and what evidence supports the change.
Recorded assumptions give context to the current figure and reduce dependence on undocumented knowledge held by one person.
Connect cost, cash and commercial movement
Cost forecasting does not sit in isolation. Change, payment timing, programme movement and commercial risk can all affect the position. The platform keeps these records in one project context so the forecast can be reviewed against the events shaping it.
- Compare forecast components without merging their meaning
- Record assumptions and review dates
- Relate movement to change, programme and risk
- Keep the expected cash position visible
Review movement over time
Consistent period records make it easier to explain the difference between the previous position and the current one. Teams can focus on the movement that needs attention, confirm the basis of the change and assign the next action.
This creates a clearer review conversation than replacing one headline value with another.
Report from the controlled position
Once the project record is current, branded outputs can carry the same controlled information into commercial reports. This reduces repeated re-entry and helps the issued report remain aligned with the underlying project data.
Explore related commercial workflows
- One commercial management platform. One current project position.
- Commercial management software built around quantity surveying work.
- Control construction change from first record through to agreement.
- Keep every construction payment application and cash movement clear.