08/17/2026
Preconstruction mistakes rarely stay in preconstruction. They show up later as change orders, schedule delays, rework, communication breakdowns, and lifecycle costs that were never reflected in the original budget.
In Penny’s latest article, we break down seven common preconstruction pitfalls: including rough “guess-timates,” incomplete site intelligence, siloed teams, missed clashes, unrealistic schedules, stakeholder disconnects, and ignoring long-term operating costs.
The article also explains how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can provide a clearer path forward. With 5D cost data, 4D scheduling, digital site modeling, clash detection, visualization, and lifecycle information, BIM helps teams make better decisions before problems reach the field.
Read the full article: https://www.splashwire.com/the-wire/the-construction-efficiency-powerhouse-designup-splashwire-strategic-partnership/
In the modern construction landscape, the distance between a visionary architectural design and a completed, high-performance building is often filled with technical hurdles, communication gaps, and unforeseen risks.