Balancing budgets and timelines in architecture

I’ve been reflecting on the challenges we face in keeping our project timelines and budgets in check, especially with lab equipment procurement delays. Just last week, our team had to adjust our schedules to accommodate a two-month delay on essential equipment, which significantly impacted our project timeline. I’m curious how others are managing similar situations and what tools or strategies have worked for you in mitigating these issues.

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