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In the UK construction industry, a significant portion of projects experience delays, with trends indicating an increase in the frequency and impact of these delays over time. A 2022 survey revealed that 91% of respondents had been involved in a delayed project in recent years, a 6% increase from 2016. In 2016, less than 30% of construction projects were estimated to face delays; by 2022, 28% of respondents believed that over 50% of projects experienced delays. These delays are not just in terms of time but also in financial terms, with the delay-related cost increase being particularly notable: in 2022, 47.56% of respondents estimated delays added more than 20% to project costs, up from 27.7% in 2016. Furthermore, 5% reported their last delayed project cost over 50% more due to delays, compared to 3% in 2016.