The 6 most commonly faced challenges in managing design in fast track projects were identified as:
- Lack of adequate front end planning
- Inadequate alignment within and across organizations working together in projects
- Scope creep resulting in changes
- Getting timely and accurate information from suppliers
- Coordination and teamwork within the design team and between organizations
- Limited availability of skilled and experienced design work force
The schedule and cost performance of the design phase as well as overall project performance are all impacted by external factors. These external factors include project complexity, regulatory requirements, project team turnover, project team performance, offshore engineering, funding/finance, and others as well.
Solutions used to mitigate these challenges are detailed in the research. (RS222-1, p. v)