Delivery Lessons
- Utilities often become the hidden critical path
- Risk velocity matters more than risk volume
- QA must be embedded early within engineering
Leadership Lessons
- Escalate early and transparently
- Red status early prevents executive shock later
- Capital programmes require resilience under scrutiny
Ireland-Specific Insights
- CQV labour market saturation risk
- Vendor competition for skilled trades
- Regulatory engagement culture differs from US sites