Most project overruns are not caused by one large failure. They usually result from several preventable decisions made too early or too late.
10-15%
recommended reserve
for contingencies
5 common errors
high-impact risks
cost and timeline drivers
2-4 months
possible delay
if utilities are ignored early
up to 30%
overrun potential
without proper pre-design stage
1) Skipping geotechnical survey
Without proper soil data, foundation choice becomes guesswork and often leads to expensive redesign.
2) Underestimating utility connections
External networks, permits, and capacity constraints can become the longest path in the schedule.
3) Poorly defined operational requirements
If dock strategy, equipment flow, and storage logic are unclear, design revisions become inevitable.
4) Selecting envelope by price only
Lowest capex envelope can increase lifecycle costs through heat loss, condensation, and maintenance burden.
5) No contingency planning
Projects without reserve budgets and milestone buffers are structurally fragile.
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