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PM Study 2026: 4 Levers That Keep Construction on Schedule

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Only 33% of construction projects stay on schedule. This study reveals the 4 levers that make the difference – based on insights from 54 companies.

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What's Inside?

Deadline set, client pushing, planning slipping. Incomplete drawings, delayed approvals, change orders spiraling – sound familiar?

This study puts hard numbers to the problem:

  • 54 companies from architecture, engineering, and construction (DACH & international)
  • 88% of participants with 10+ years of project experience
  • Only 33% stay on schedule in more than 80% of their projects

The result: A clear picture of where project management works – and where time and money are systematically lost.

Who Is This For?

  • Architects, engineers, and project managers responsible for deadlines, quality, and budgets
  • Anyone struggling with complex coordination between planning, execution, and clients
  • Decision-makers who want to invest in 2026 where it actually matters

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