When it comes to project controls, budgeting and cost tracking, the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) plays an integral role in the management of construction projects. For many organizations, designing a standardized CBS can present a number of challenges as there aren’t a lot of models and standards out there to draw ideas from. The reality is, you’re kind-of on your own to define how you want to break down your project’s costs into logical buckets for careful management of its finances.