Case Study: Bridging Cultural & Operational Divides with International Owners to Build Trust & Prevent Costly Project Misalignment
Time: 10:40 am
day: Conference Day One
Details:
- Aligning U.S. construction norms with international expectations around safety, quality, and delivery to reduce confusion, helping teams avoid redesigns and mid-project disputes
- Navigating hierarchical decision-making structures by proactively mapping authority chains, accelerating approvals and reducing costly rework from repeated renegotiations
- Establishing bilingual staffing and communication protocols to improve understanding of goals, milestones, and constraints, ensuring smoother collaboration from kickoff to handover