95% of construction leaders are navigating unexpected or increased costs that lead to a project going over-budget. This research report goes deeper on the challenges in the industry, and the questions to answer for 2025.

Construction is in a moment of flux. While demand rises, challenges around supply chain and labor issues continue to snarl progress. As we go into 2025, firms will need to get more from their people and technology to succeed.

Quickbase surveyed 400 construction leaders – decisionmakers from directors all the way to CEOs – in the US and United Kingdom to explore their biggest challenges entering 2025. As the research found, 95% of respondents have experienced unexpected or increased costs in the last 12 months that have led to a project exceeding budget. These findings led us to the questions that will decide who succeeds in construction’s new reality.

Read this report to learn:

• Is your project over-budget before it even breaks ground?
• Is technology saving the construction industry, or is it a barrier?
• What does a Gen Z construction workforce look like?
• How can I adapt to solve these challenges?

Methodology:
Quickbase surveyed 411 construction leaders in the US and United Kingdom in October 2024, from Directors up to C-Level executives including CEOs. This survey explored their biggest challenges in the workforce related to labor concerns, the skills gap, budget and project issues, and more. Respondents were decision-makers at various levels of construction organizations.