From where Peter Muench sits, it’s the imperfect storm. The vice president of preconstruction for industry leader LeChase Construction Services, he thinks building-material shortages, skyrocketing prices, insufficient trucking capacity and labor availability are presenting unprecedented challenges for clients whose critical construction projects are on the line.

These complex realities, however, are a unique opportunity for experienced, savvy commercial construction firms to innovate around the obstacles—and bring clients’ projects in on time and on budget, without compromising quality.

Reprinted courtesy of Jeanne Eason, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.