Here’s a thought: Over time, the OpEx of an exhibition will eventually outstrip the CapEx. Now, you probably had one of two reactions to that statement. Reaction #1 is: “Hm. Yes, eventually that would likely be true.” Reaction #2 is …

When a stakeholder or colleague suggests expensive additions midway through a project, make it gently clear — on the spot — if you think it might be over budget. Don’t refuse. Just be clear. …

What is cost control in a cultural project? Cost control is about controlling costs, up or down, in order to achieve your goal. That’s what it is. Here’s what it isn’t: Cost control isn’t … trying to make all the elements in a project equally inexpensive. And it isn’t …

Aaaaargh! I am watching a budget train wreck happen to a cultural project team. (Not mine. No, really.) And it was avoidable. Budgeting and cost control don’t happen to a project. They are the project. You seem nice. Take these tips — and use them. …

Time, money, quality: the three basic factors in exhibition project delivery. But these are interdependent and interlocked. Given normal time and normal money, we can deliver normal quality. True. But what if something isn’t normal? Here’s a rule of thumb for that. …