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Common reasons project failure at the construction stage are:

Common reasons project failure at the construction stage are:

*'''Lack of detail in designs and construction documents.''' Contractors will struggle to properly build LID facilities without enough detail and instruction.

*'''Lack of detail in designs and construction documents.''' Contractors will struggle to properly build LID facilities without enough detail in the tendered contract and without instruction.  

*'''Lack of knowledge.''' Designers often do not understand the complexities of the construction process, and contractors often don't understand the purpose of LID practices or the technologies they employ.

*'''Lack of knowledge.''' Designers often do not understand the complexities of the construction process, and contractors often don't understand the purpose of LID practices or the technologies they employ.

*'''Lack of effective erosion and sediment control during construction.''' LID practices are most vulnerable to sedimentation and clogging during their own construction or construction of adjacent lands.

*'''Lack of effective erosion and sediment control during construction.''' LID practices are most vulnerable to sedimentation and [[clogging]] during their own construction or construction of adjacent lands.

*'''Lack of planning and communication.''' The pace and extent of construction may preclude proper inspections and certifications.

*'''Lack of planning and communication.''' Poor communication protocols and the pace and extent of construction may preclude proper inspections and certifications.

STEP's construction guidance gives direction to project managers, engineers, and contractors to help them avoid these common pitfalls.

STEP's construction guidance gives direction to project managers, engineers, and contractors to help them avoid these common pitfalls.