The Challenge A Client preparing to deliver a high-stakes road and earthworks megaproject needed independent validation of their delivery plan before construction, with substantial delay penalties at risk.

The Approach After months of traditional planning, Akordi stepped in to apply expert-led AI-enabled schedule optimisation using a suite of tools to validate the baseline and strengthen resilience, identifying opportunities for on-time delivery confidence.

The Impact

• 56 days total impact: 23 days schedule reduction + 33 days added contingency
• 20% improvement in piling efficiency
• 4x return on investment
• $2.8M in liquidated damages avoided through early error detection
• 43% reduction in concrete defect rates