Following are items that can potentially delay (and add cost to) the planning, design, and construction phases of a project:

• State mandates and procedures for construction projects
• Poor Planning/Unclear goals
• Lack of or delay in Funding
• Indecision
• Changes to the scope of work
• Scope creep
• Untimely feedback/ Misinformation
• Project not aligned with Master Plan
• Unrealistic timeline
• Current workload in OCP and ODC Offices
• Scope requires Engineer be hired for preliminary design services
• Lack of proper space/New Space Allocation
• Additional space requirements to relocate site occupants for construction
• Project timing does not align with academic calendar (access to space)
• Code Issues
• Latent Conditions
• Prohibitive Abatement costs
• Infrastructure limitations
• Long lead time items
• Noise and dust
• Excessive Fumes
• Weather
• Health & Safety Issues