The extra cost of modern construction projects can easily be attributed to the increased compliance costs. Any building work that impacts the flow of traffic n

The extra cost of modern construction projects can easily be attributed to the increased compliance costs. Any building work that impacts the flow of traffic now requires full time traffic control (manual); Safety inspectors are now full time; Continuous testing and inspection of building materials and practices requires trained inspectors. We have vastly reduced the injury and death rates associated with construction at the expense of increased number of people involved in assuring that safety and building practices are complied with.