Construction Champions Podcast

Construction Code Compliance Why Projects Get Delayed And How to Avoid It

Most construction delays don’t start in the field.

They start long before the project even begins.In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes to break down one of the biggest hidden killers in construction: Code compliance and permitting mistakes.

From plan reviews to inspections to rework, they dive into why projects get held up, how communication breaks down between teams, and how AI is helping contractors catch problems before they become expensive disasters.

If you’ve ever dealt with failed inspections, project delays, or costly rework… this episode is a must-listen.

Up Codes

https://up.codes/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum

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MAIN TOPICS COVERED

Why construction projects get delayed in permitting

The hidden causes of code compliance issues

How communication gaps create expensive rework

Why upstream mistakes destroy downstream profit

The “1-10-100 Rule” in construction mistakes

Using AI to catch compliance issues early

How contractors can reduce idle time and rework

Why inspectors and contractors are actually on the same team

The future of AI-driven QA/QC in construction