I can't tell you number of times I've looked at an IT schedule that had zero (0) margin. In the space and defense this is simply not allowed. Margin and the management of margin is mandated by several guidance documents. Why it is difficult in the commercial IT world is a mystery to me. Here's paper that... 

I can't tell you number of times I've looked at an IT schedule that had zero (0) margin. In the space and defense this is simply not allowed. Margin and the management of margin is mandated by several guidance documents. Why it is difficult in the commercial IT world is a mystery to me. Here's paper that... 

From, June 2006 Capital Programming Guide Supplement A-11, Part 7 OMB Focus on Risk: Without the knowledge of the risks involved managers at all levels—…— cannot make the best decisions for the allocation of resources among the competing investments. Project managers when developing the cost, schedule and performance...