Construction projects often suffer from misaligned incentives among key stakeholders – owners, contractors, lenders, insurers, lawyers, architects, engineers and others. Competing priorities can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and budget overruns, straining relationships and complicating future collaboration.

This panel will explore how better alignment on goals, clearer communication, and a deeper understanding of each party’s objectives can drive more effective project delivery. Panelists will focus on real-world examples where misalignment of accountabilities and incentives can lead to contract terms and delivery model conflicts, lender misalignment on financing terms, scope creep and change order disputes and design coordination failures. The conversation will also highlight strategies for fostering collaboration, balancing risk and reward, and promoting shared accountability. Attendees will gain insights into keeping projects on time, on budget, and building stronger, long-term partnerships.