In large construction projects, especially complex ones like airport expansions in the Hudson Valley, budget overruns are practically guaranteed. But who is really to blame? Many frequently point fingers at high labor costs or union wages.1

This deep dive into construction success challenges that common belief head-on. The true drivers of budget crises aren't the people doing the work, but deeply hidden flaws in the process itself. We're talking about deficiencies in planning, shockingly incomplete design documents, and coordination failures that can balloon a budget by 10 to 15 percent.

Find out how focusing on the wrong metrics is sinking major projects, why outdated drawings are ...