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Risk management - The Cost of Project Delays in Construction
Southwest Scaffolding Risk Management Series – Final
Delays are one of the most frustrating parts of construction.
They are also one of the most expensive.
What makes them difficult is that delays rarely come from one big issue. More often, they come from a series of smaller problems that stack up over time.
A minor mistake.A missed step.An issue that slows one crew down for a day.
Individually, they seem manageable.
Together, they can derail a project.
How Delays Actually Happen
Most projects
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May 6th 2026