The False SavingValue engineering is meant to protect budgets. Too often, it becomes a box-ticking exercise that strips out quality without actually reducing cost. Where does it go wrong?...
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The Bottleneck EffectProjects rarely grind to a halt because of a single catastrophic event. More often, they stumble because procurement runs late – and once it does, the entire...
The False ForecastMost projects start with a cost plan that looks solid. But as the job progresses, reality drifts further and further from the forecast. By the time leaders...
The Cost of ConflictDisputes in construction aren’t just expensive – they’re destructive. They consume management time, strain relationships, and stall cash flow. Yet most disputes don’t come out of...
The Silent SqueezeMargins don’t just shrink on site – they vanish in the payment cycle. When payment terms are stretched, cash is locked up, subcontractors get restless, and projects...
The Never-Ending CloseoutProjects don’t always fail during delivery. Sometimes, the damage is done at the finish line, when final accounts drag on for months – or even years. By...
The Supplier TrapProjects rarely collapse because of the “big risks” everyone sees coming. More often, it’s the quiet failures in supplier selection that bleed time, money, and confidence. Where...
The Claims IllusionSubmitting a claim isn’t the same as recovering money. Too many contractors assume that once the paperwork goes in, payment will follow. The reality? Most claims stall,...
The Growth MirageWinning bigger and bigger contracts feels like progress. But if your commercial controls can’t keep pace, chasing turnover is the fastest route to collapsing margins. Where does...
Cash Flow CrunchMost project directors don’t lose sleep over profitability – until payments dry up. By then, the damage is already baked in. Projects rarely collapse because of design...