GC Consulting

01/05/2026

I’ve have received some queries asking for the cost tracker 👍

I can’t message everyone directly through the group, so easiest way is here:

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQOqfMqMrPJgCMXI4_W_zwQK6Wb302zdKWJrFWTP7F7Brddg/viewform

Fill in your details and I’ll send over payment + download details.

First few copies have already gone out — appreciate the feedback so far.

If you’re self-building and want to keep control of your budget, this will help.

Thanks for your interest in the Self-Build Cost Control Toolkit. This tool helps you: * Track budget vs actual * Monitor overspend * Manage your contingency Price: £59 Fill in below and I’ll send payment + download details.

26/04/2026

24/04/2026

I’ve had a lot of interest in the cost control toolkit. People have messaged asking for more details. I’ve put a screen grab together with short notes on what each tab does.
If you are interested, there are still some available at the launch price of £59.
Easiest way to get yours is contact me via my page. GC Consulting

21/04/2026

Quick one — I’ve had a few people asking for the cost tracker 👍

I can’t message everyone directly through the group, so easiest way is here:

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQOqfMqMrPJgCMXI4_W_zwQK6Wb302zdKWJrFWTP7F7Brddg/viewform

Fill that in and I’ll send over payment + download details.

First few copies have already gone out — appreciate the feedback so far.

If you’re self-building and want to keep control of your budget, this will help.

21/04/2026

Self Build cost toolkit

21/04/2026

A quick example of how self-build budgets start slipping…

Let’s say:

* Groundworks come in £2,500 over
* Steel and structure +£3,000
* A few changes during the build +£4,000

That’s nearly £10k gone — without one major issue.

The problem isn’t the overspend…

It’s that most people don’t see it building until it’s too late.

No clear view = no control.

This is exactly what the tracker shows:

* where you are vs budget
* what changes are doing to your cost
* how much contingency you’ve got left

So you can make decisions early — not at the end.

If you’re self-building and want a copy, comment “TRACKER” or message me.
Some people have asked what the toolkit includes. I have put some screenshots together in this post.

20/04/2026

I’ve created a simple Self-Build Cost Control Toolkit to help keep track of your budget as the build progresses.

From what I’ve seen (and from comments on here), most builds don’t go over budget because of one big issue — it’s usually:

* small changes not tracked
* costs that were not allowed for
* paying ahead of progress
* not really knowing where you stand

This is designed to fix that.

It’s not a complicated QS document — just a practical system that lets you:

* track your real position
* see where you’re likely to finish
* monitor your contingency
* avoid overpaying

Comes with:

* Excel tracker
* Step-by-step guide

🔹 Launch price £59 (first 25) Normally £79

If anyone wants it just drop me a private message 👍