Test Runs

Test runs in the UK and Tanzania

As CoST is a pilot and explores new approaches to transparency in the construction sector, two test runs were conducted in the UK and in Tanzania. The objective was:

To identify the resources (of time and money) required: to obtain the information, verify whether the information is correct and assess the implications of the information.
To assess whether the disclosed and verified project information is sufficient to make informed judgements about the cost and quality of the built infrastructure and to detect possible instances of corruption.
To identify any modifications to the assurance process that might be needed to achieve the aims of CoST
To test ways to report on information in a clear and informative way, suitable to CoST’s multi-stakeholder audience

Download lessons learned from the test runs here: Lessons Learned

Download the description of the test runs guidance: Test Run Guidance