The key to profitable operation for project cost control, is :

A)
To keep the project cost equal to original cost estimate.
B)
To keep the project cost equal to subsequent construction budget.
C)
To keep the project cost within the cost budget and knowing when and where job costs are deviating.
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   To keep the project cost within the cost budget and knowing when and where job costs are deviating.