Procore Company Logo
    • Americas
    • América Latina (Español)
    • Canada (English)
    • Canada (Français)
    • United States (English)
Request a DemoLog InRequest a Demo
Request a Demo

Trade-off study

A comparative analysis that examines the cost, schedule, and quality impacts of exchanging or substituting one construction method and/or design component with another. The goal is to solve a complex problem using a variety of criteria to demonstrate the benefits and risks associated with the exchange or substitution to decision-makers.

A trade-off study is an analysis used to compare different options based on various criteria such as cost, performance, and risk. It helps decision-makers evaluate the relative merits of each option, optimizing project outcomes by balancing competing priorities and constraints.

Used in a sentence

Conduct a trade-off study to evaluate the impacts of different design options on cost and performance.

Synonyms/variation
  • Trade-Off Analysis

Stay updated on what’s happening in construction.

Subscribe to Blueprint, Procore’s free construction newsletter, to get content from industry experts delivered straight to your inbox.

Learn More

Learn more about Trade-off study

article-image

Trade Coordination: The Contractor’s Guide

Trade coordination in construction is a long-standing challenge. For as long as specialized trades have been hired for projects, there has been a need to manage a timely onsite presence, efficient work execution and project completion. Without proper trade coordination, projects can face delays, budget overruns and a decline in overall quality. This article explores […]

article-image

30 minutes max: Streamlining progress meetings for GCs

For an industry that hinges on physically creating a tangible product on the jobsite, construction requires a lot of folks to spend a lot of time sitting in meetings. One particular type of construction meeting often becomes onerous: the progress meeting. While this sync plays a key role in keeping teams aligned, it can feel […]

article-image

Construction Quality Assurance: The Contractor’s Guide

For any construction business, a reputation for quality is the ticket to a robust pipeline of work. High-quality outcomes can lead to the success of any construction project. Construction quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are foundational to projects’ integrity, safety and durability. While the terms are often used interchangeably, QA and QC serve […]

article-image

Future Perfect: How to Systemize Long-term Performance Forecasting

From design to commissioning, useful construction forecasting lives in a continuous feedback loop, informed by changing data and results that direct refinement of systems to meet or exceed established goals. In reality, a forecast is only as good as its ability to inform future decisions. This article explores the strategies and tools needed to embed […]

Previous word: Trade contractorUp Next: Transmittal

How can we improve this glossary entry?