Approaching LimitOver ScopeResearch panel costs running above estimate; watch delivery cost mix.
Contract value
$228,000
Monthly retainer
$19,000
Revenue recognized
$133,000
Labor cost
$84,900
Other delivery costs
$6,800
Gross profit
$41,300
Gross margin
31.1%
Budget variance
-$5,900
Hours allocated
1,140
Hours used
1,096
Remaining hours
44
Scope variance
-3.9%
Projected final cost
$146,000
Projected final margin
36%
Months over scope
1
Service areas
Research, Public Affairs
Delivery economics
Allocated vs. actual cost
Cost to deliver$79K planned · $85K actual
Hours consumed1,096 of 1,140
Projected final cost of $146,000 against $228,000 contracted value implies a 36% margin at close.
Trend
Gross margin, last six months
MarAprMayJunJulAug
31%35%
- Active projects: Reputation Research Program
- Recommended action: Protect margin and evaluate growth potential.