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The 2025 Industry Report on
Cost, Schedule, and Risk

This isn’t just a trends report. It’s a guide to rebuilding confidence in how you plan, forecast, and deliver in a world where volatility is the new normal.

The 2025 Industry Report
on Cost, Schedule, and Risk

The insights you need to improve cost, schedule, and risk estimation in 2025. Based on real-world data from industry professionals, Galorath’s 2025 State of the Industry Report reveals the biggest challenges teams are facing — and how leading organizations are adapting.

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The 2025 Industry Report on Cost, Schedule, and Risk

This report exposes the structural gaps holding project-based teams back. It equips leaders to rethink cost, schedule, and risk management before falling further behind.

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Why Cost Estimation in Manufacturing Demands Urgency and Innovation

Outdated tools and manual workarounds are holding manufacturers back. This report shows how to shift toward real-time data and connected systems built for today’s volatility

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CIO Annual Report on Cost, Schedule, and Risk

The report offers insights to help CIOs modernize cost planning, improve accuracy, and embed estimation into the digital fabric of the enterprise.

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Who This Report Is For

Project Leaders & Program Managers
Get control over shifting timelines and budgets
Cost Estimators & Engineers
Uncover gaps and improve accuracy across the board
Finance & Ops Executives
Identify risks earlier and improve strategic decisions
Tech & Digital Transformation Teams
See where AI and integration will make the biggest impact

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Inside the Report

This isn’t just a trends report. It’s a guide to rebuilding confidence in how you
plan, forecast, and deliver in a world where volatility is the new normal.

89% of organizations cite cost volatility including unpredictable swings in labor, changing materials costs, and other input changes as their top operational threat in 2025.
Only 33% report having integrated systems across business units.
63% have not adopted AI-driven tools for forecasting or estimation.
More than 50% of organizations report data accessibility issues across internal systems, external sources, and historical records, which delay executive decision-making.