Why 88% of Schedules Fail: A Data-Driven Solution from SmartPM
Why 88% of Schedules Fail: A Data-Driven Solution from SmartPM
In this episode of AEC Traiblazers, we dive deep into the construction industry’s persistent challenges with project schedule accuracy—where 88% of schedules fail to meet best practices.
Michael Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM Technologies, breaks down why this gap exists and how real-time analytics can help project teams turn unreliable schedules into powerful, actionable insights.
Michael’s extensive experience in project controls, risk management and dispute resolution has given him a unique understanding of what it takes to keep construction on track, on budget and free of disputes.
SmartPM’s innovative approach leverages AI-driven Schedule Analytics™ to bridge the gap in project controls, reducing risks and preventing disputes.
Michael discusses the technology’s capability to transform complex data into a clear picture of performance, helping stakeholders—from owners to general contractors and insurers—gain transparency and make informed decisions.
By bringing advanced analytics and machine learning into schedule analysis, SmartPM provides an accessible and powerful way for industry leaders to control project outcomes proactively.
Whether your focus is on construction timelines, dispute resolution or better risk management, Michael’s insights reveal how SmartPM’s tools are tailored to meet these needs, ultimately saving time, reducing costs and improving the reliability of construction schedules.
This episode is essential for those seeking to modernize their project management strategies with cutting-edge solutions tailored for today’s AEC industry.
Host
Michael Pink
CEO of SmartPM
Michael Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM Technologies Inc., is a construction industry professional with over 20 years of experience in project controls, risk management, and dispute resolution. As a consulting professional, Michael specialized in capturing, organizing, and analyzing complex schedule data sets for commercial construction projects and converting them into meaningful insights designed to positively influence the bottom line. Michael’s experience spans construction projects of all sizes and scopes across all sectors throughout the globe.
Having seen firsthand the immense value that schedule data analysis offered to the built world, Michael founded SmartPM in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2016 – a technology company that delivers advanced Schedule Controls™ and project analytics in an automated fashion to stakeholders involved in commercial construction projects. By leveraging a multitude of trade secrets, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Pink’s approach to SmartPM is rooted in a commitment to practical problem-solving and helping project teams maintain strong relationships and make informed, data-driven decisions.
Michael lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he spends his time with his family. He can usually be found coaching or cheering on his kids in their various sports and activities. In his "free time," he enjoys skiing in the winter and fishing in the spring/summer.
Valentin Noves
CEO at e-verse
A versatile leader with broad exposure to projects and procedures and an in-depth understanding of technology services and product development. He has a tremendous passion for working in teams driven to provide remarkable software development services that disrupt the status quo. He is a creative problem solver who is equally comfortable rolling up his sleeves or leading teams with a make-it-happen attitude.
Samuel Barcenas
BIM Consultant Founder of AVES
A highly motivated and experienced architect with a proven track record of success in designing and delivering innovative and sustainable buildings. He is also a BIM expert with a deep understanding of how to use technology to improve the efficiency and quality of the design and construction process.
Valentin Noves
I'm a versatile leader with broad exposure to projects and procedures and an in-depth understanding of technology services/product development. I have a tremendous passion for working in teams driven to provide remarkable software development services that disrupt the status quo. I am a creative problem solver who is equally comfortable rolling up my sleeves or leading teams with a make-it-happen attitude.
