Typical challenges in construction projects
Construction projects rarely fail due to technical issues. They fail due to forgotten permits, poorly coordinated trades, and underestimated dependencies between construction phases.
Complex trade coordination
Structural work, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, drywall, painting – dozens of trades must be coordinated in the correct order. A forgotten trade means downtime and additional costs across the entire construction site.
Permits and regulatory requirements
Building permit, structural review, fire protection concept, environmental requirements – missing or delayed permits can bring an entire construction project to a standstill. Deadlines are often recognized too late.
Budget overruns
Over 70% of all construction projects exceed their budget. Causes are frequently unplanned items, subsequent change requests, and lack of buffers for unforeseen events like soil conditions or weather.
Dependencies between construction phases
Interior work can only begin after the structural work, the facade only after the windows. If these dependencies are overlooked in planning, the entire completion date shifts by weeks or months.
Coordinating many stakeholders
Client, architect, specialist planners, site manager, subcontractors, authorities – dozens of stakeholders must be coordinated in construction projects. Communication gaps lead to misunderstandings and expensive rework.