Why We Still Suck at Managing the Two Most Important Things: Time & Money
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Why We Still Suck at Managing the Two Most Important Things: Time & Money

There are only two scarcities in life: time and money. And if you mess up one, you’re probably going to lose the other.

Many of us in construction have built careers fighting fires that never should have started. From war rooms full of red dashboards to schedule meetings of wishful thinking, we’ve done everything in our power to hit the deadline in time for opening day.

But only 8.5% of construction projects actually come in on time and on budget. Yup, less than one in ten.

This isn’t just a rough patch; it’s a full-blown industry crisis. Is there any hope for improvement?

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A tall New York City skyscraper under construction with a red crane on top, partially covered with modern glass panels, next to an older building with traditional architecture.
AJ standing at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, home of the College World Series, during construction of the baseball stadium, with the field and city skyline in the background.
AJ interviewing industry leaders in construction innovation at the Enabling Innovation conference.