At the very beginning of a project, I learned that risk reduction depends on testing assumptions before they become embedded in the design. On early phase work, I focused on validating system interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing logic while design flexibility was still high. Applying technical strategies aligned with https://www.fields-builds.com/blog/cutting-costs-avoiding-delays-constructability-reviews allowed me to identify coordination gaps, unrealistic assemblies, and scope ambiguities that often surface much later in construction. Addressing these risks early reduced change orders, stabilized schedules, and created a far more predictable path as the project moved into detailed design and execution.