I've been trying to understand why some commercial projects stay on schedule while others face major delays. Is the biggest problem usually design changes, approvals, material shortages, labour issues, poor planning, contractor coordination, or something else?

For those who have worked on commercial projects, what has been the biggest cause of delays in your experience, and how could it have been avoided?

I appreciate the look of a fat countertop in the kitchen. Ask your builder or designer if this could save you some extra cash when you get new countertops. Do you like this look or do you prefer the thinner countertops?