Are You Overpromising on Your Construction Contracts? Here's How to Build With Transparency

July 28, 2025 — Michael Pink - Construction Executive
We’ve all done it at one time or another--overpromising on the completion date of finishing a project, a report, a chore, virtually any type of commitment you can name. The reasons are almost limitless: starting too late, wanting to impress someone or appease their anger, or simply not caring. Overpromising is a pervasive challenge in the construction industry, leading to project delays, cost overruns and strained relationships between contractors and clients. Further, it can lead to quality issues as contractors look for ways to make up time in an effort to get the schedule back on track. Reprinted courtesy of Michael Pink, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved. Read the full story...