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Construction cost management: cost control and project optimisation

Maning supports public and private project owners with recognised expertise in construction cost management, at the heart of design and delivery decisions. Our approach combines economic and technical engineering to ensure the financial feasibility of projects, cost control, and the overall performance of operations.

What is construction cost management?

Construction cost management encompasses all assignments aimed at estimating, analysing and controlling the costs of a building project, from the initial studies through to handover. It is based on precise costing and budgeting methods, incorporating technical choices, regulatory constraints and the project owner’s economic objectives.

Our role at Maning

Drawing on experience gained across its many projects, Maning acts as the project owner’s independent partner. Our role is to secure financial decisions, manage project financial control, and support technical trade-offs with a focus on economic performance.

Our teams combine technical expertise and an economic perspective to deliver consistent economic and technical engineering, tailored to the specific challenges of each operation.

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A construction cost management methodology

Estimation and financial feasibility

Maning is involved from the earliest stages to establish reliable estimates and analyse the project’s financial feasibility. This step is based on accurate costing and budgeting, incorporating technical assumptions and programme constraints.

Economic analysis and solution optimisation

Maning’s teams develop detailed technical solutions in line with functional, regulatory and budgetary requirements.
This step is at the heart of engineering and technical studies, with close coordination between disciplines.

Financial monitoring and cost control

During the delivery phase, Maning provides financial monitoring of operations and cost control, supporting the project owner in managing variances and the necessary adjustments.

Our
technical expertise

At Maning, construction cost management is based on multidisciplinary technical skills that enable us to analyse design choices and measure their economic impacts. This integrated approach ensures consistency between technical solutions, regulatory requirements and financial objectives.

Project Management

Engineering Project Management: Coordination, Methodology, and Performance Project management at Maning aims to transform a strategic intent into a controlled, steered, and secure operation. We support public and private project owners in managing complex projects, ensuring clear governance, efficient organization, and structured decision-making. A methodology at the service of your project Project management refers to…

Engineering and Technical Studies

Engineering and Technical Studies for Design and Execution Maning supports public and private project owners with rigorous engineering and technical studies, central to the design and execution phases of building projects. Our approach relies on in-depth technical expertise, provided by a multidisciplinary design office, ensuring the feasibility, performance, and compliance of the structures. Our Expertise…

Construction cost management

Construction cost management: cost control and project optimisation Maning supports public and private project owners with recognised expertise in construction cost management, at the heart of design and delivery decisions. Our approach combines economic and technical engineering to ensure the financial feasibility of projects, cost control, and the overall performance of operations. What is construction…

Execution monitoring / OPC

Execution monitoring/OPC: coordination, quality, and compliance with commitments Maning supports public and private project owners in implementing execution monitoring for works, ensuring rigorous coordination of stakeholders and precise site management. Our approach aims to guarantee the quality of the works, adherence to deadlines, and control of contractual commitments throughout the construction phase. What does construction…

Technical Synthesis

Technical Synthesis: Coordination and Coherence of Design Studies Technical synthesis is a key mission for securing complex construction projects. At Maning, it ensures the overall coherence of technical choices, anticipates conflicts between disciplines, and facilitates effective collaborative engineering, from design to execution. What is Technical Synthesis? Technical synthesis involves coordinating and harmonizing all technical contributions…

Roads and Utility Networks

VRD engineering: infrastructure design and development VRD (Voirie et Réseaux Divers) is a structuring component of any development or construction project. Maning supports public and private project owners in the design, coordination and monitoring of external infrastructure, integrating technical, regulatory and environmental constraints from the outset of your project. How can we support you? Maning…
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Structure

Structural Engineering: Design and Reliability of Structures Structural engineering is essential to ensure the strength, stability, and safety of buildings and infrastructure. Maning supports public and private project owners in the structural design of their projects, integrating technical, environmental, and regulatory constraints while ensuring the longevity of structures. How can we assist you? Maning intervenes…

HVAC engineering

HVAC engineering: energy performance and lasting comfort HVAC engineering is a key driver of building performance, comfort and sustainability. Maning supports public and private project owners in the design and management of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air treatment installations, integrating regulatory, environmental and operational requirements from the earliest stages. How can we support you?…
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Thermal studies

Thermal study: energy performance and consumption control A thermal study is an essential step in guaranteeing the energy performance of buildings and their compliance with current regulations. Maning supports public and private project owners as a thermal design office, integrating regulatory, environmental, and technical requirements from the project design phases. How can we support you?…
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Fluids and utilities

Fluids and utilities engineering: network design and performance Fluids engineering plays a central role in the performance, comfort, and operation of buildings. Maning supports public and private project owners in the design of building fluids and utilities, integrating technical, energy, and regulatory challenges from the earliest stages of a project. How can we support you?…
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Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering: reliability, safety and performance of installations Electrical engineering is an essential pillar of building operation, safety and performance. Maning supports public and private project owners through recognized expertise in building electrical engineering, designing reliable, scalable electrical installations adapted to current and future uses. How can we support you? Maning works on all types…

Fire Protection

Fire Protection Engineering: Building Safety, Prevention, and Compliance Fire protection is a major safety concern in any building project. Maning supports public and private project owners with independent fire protection expertise, integrating regulatory and technical requirements from the design phase of structures and throughout their implementation. How can we assist you? Maning provides fire protection…
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Collective Catering

Collective catering kitchen engineering: design, hygiene and space performance Collective catering kitchens are demanding technical environments, at the crossroads of hygiene, operational performance and sustainability. Maning supports public and private project owners in the design and engineering of collective catering kitchens tailored to uses, regulatory constraints and operating objectives, notably for school restaurants, hospital kitchens…
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BIM approach

BIM approach: innovation and collaboration serving engineering The BIM approach (Building Information Modeling) is transforming the way construction projects are designed, coordinated and managed. Maning supports public contracting authorities in implementing a structured BIM approach, serving project quality, stakeholder coordination and reliable decision-making. How can we support you? Maning works on projects incorporating a BIM…

Our other
project management missions

In addition to construction cost management, Maning delivers the full range of project management missions, in close connection with engineering, technical studies and project steering. This overall view ensures consistent, controlled project financial management throughout the entire duration of operations.

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Realization

Fluids and utilities, Project Management, BIM approach

CULTURAL COMPLEX

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MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK AND RETAIL UNITS

Roads and Utility Networks, Structure, Construction cost management
Housing

150 APARTMENTS AND RETAIL UNITS

Thermal studies
Housing

CONSTRUCTION OF 8 FLATS AT THE LE CROIZAT RESIDENCE

Project Management
Housing

HABITAT 62-59 RENOVATION OF WATERPROOFING AND FACADES

Execution monitoring / OPC, Project Management
Housing

SA DU HAINAUT MARLY – CONSTRUCTION OF 128 RENTAL PROPERTIES

Execution monitoring / OPC, Project Management
Housing

CONSTRUCTION OF 95 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND RETAIL SPACES

Structure, Electrical Engineering
Housing

53 MULTI-OCCUPANCY ACCOMMODATIONS

Roads and Utility Networks, Structure, Thermal studies, Fluids and utilities, Electrical Engineering

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Our
technical expertise

Discover all the technical expertise deployed by Maning within its building engineering design office, in support of reliable, controlled engineering and technical studies.

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