Overcoming Delays in Large Infrastructure Construction Projects

The key to rapid construction project speed & overcoming delays lies in transitioning from project management to flow management for effective collaboration amongst all the stakeholders.
Anantha Keerthi, Partner, Vector Consulting Group

In the fast-paced world of infrastructure construction, delays are a common yet costly issue. A staggering 41% of large infrastructure projects are delayed with an average time overrun of 36 months. About 449 Infra projects have been hit by cost overruns of Rs. 5.01 lakh crores.

The Blame Game and Collaboration Failures

Despite the diversity of projects, they share a common narrative of missed deadlines and frustrated stakeholders. The frequent refrain? “The delay is not in our control.” This pervasive blame game highlights a deeper issue. When every stakeholder points fingers elsewhere, it's a clear sign of failed collaboration.