Managing project timelines under pressure

In the world of architecture, balancing project timelines can feel like negotiating a high-stakes game. Recently, we had a tight deadline on a residential project, and I found that bluffing a bit with the trades helped us establish a more favorable pace without showing our hand too early. Anyone else experience the same challenge? I’d love to hear your strategies.

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