Integrated cost and schedule control: a survey of experience in UK industry

Over a quarter of a century ago, integrated cost and schedule control for development projects was introduced into the US aerospace and defence industries through contractual obligations imposed on its suppliers by the Department of Defence. Since then, the principles it embodies have been recognised for their value to project management and are now gaining acceptance in the UK. The survey reported here is the first attempt to assess the experience of British companies that have implemented the technique.<>