In the Construction industry, why do you think most projects fail to meet schedule and budget?

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Ricardo McKlmon

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Manager, Construction Strategy| Project Management Institute Kensington, Md, United States

In your experience, why do most projects fail to meet schedule and budget?

Posted: Feb 6, 2024 4:07 PM

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Richard Ruchhoeft Project Manager| Office of the County Engineer, Harris County Houston, Tx, United States

Feb 25, 2024 2:29 PM

Replying to William M Hayden Jr

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Re: "why do you think most projects fail to meet schedule and budget?"
And add "Scope" to those as well.

One may collect answers to the question, sorted into 4 categories:
People, Process, Tech, Leadership = 100%
After doing this within such orgs that derive their income for projects/programs,
I have yet to see the percentage for "Tech" reach 13%.

This tells us that at least 75% of the reason has to do with the lack of education "How to play nice with others."
Evidence?
The rush to conflict books, mgt., seminars, etc.
Why is this so?
University Edu does NOT educate students why, what, and how to listen, collaborate, cooperate, communicate.
Cheers,
Bill
p.s. Of course, I may be wrong!

"University Edu does NOT educate students why, what, and how to listen, collaborate, cooperate, communicate."
ABET is really good rewarding Universities with strong technical programs. Not so much on the soft skills that are becoming more important with each day.

Posted: Mar 14, 2024 4:17 PM

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