The Hidden Trap in Every Construction Schedule (feat. Andy Alagappan)| Ep. 398

21/10/2025 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

If your construction schedule keeps slipping and your profit keeps bleeding, this episode is for you.Our CEO, Raine Gerber, kicks off Season 2 of Construction Secrets with Andy Alagappan, Senior Planning Consultant and Delay Expert, to expose the hidden causes of project overruns and how to fix them.Together they unpack:Why bad programs destroy trust, cash flow, and marginHow to spot early warning signs before delay turns into disputeThe truth about float vs contingencyPractical tools to plan smarter, recover time, and stay profitable“Time is way more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you can’t buy more time.”Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Season 201:20 – From Formula 1 Dreams to Construction Planning05:40 – The Silent Profit Killer: Poor Planning09:00 – Early Risk Detection & Forecasting10:20 – Time Is Way More Valuable Than Money12:50 – The Purpose of a Program15:40 – Float vs Contingency: Clearing the Confusion21:10 – Communication and Early Warnings37:20 – The Myth of the “Dark Arts” of Scheduling 56:00 – The Future of Planning: AI and iBOQConnect & Learn MoreQuantum Contracts WebsiteRaine GerberStrategic Planning WebsiteAndy AlagappanDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

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