Romania needs to build. Collaboration – a strategic necessity for this sector
The construction sector in Romania is going through a period of contradictions: on one hand, there is an acute need for development – infrastructure, housing, hospitals, schools. On the other hand, major projects are often delayed,…
The construction sector in Romania is going through a period of contradictions: on one hand, there is an acute need for development – infrastructure, housing, hospitals, schools. On the other hand, major projects are often delayed, hindered by administrative bottlenecks, labor shortages, or – less discussed but equally essential – the lack of genuine collaboration between the stakeholders involved.
In this context, RCBB Gruppe – a construction company active in both Romania and Germany – draws attention to a recurring issue on Romanian construction sites: fragmentation, which hinders productivity and causes delays.
“One of the hidden causes of delays and failures in construction is the lack of communication between partners. Genuine collaboration, based on trust and shared goals, is still rare. But Romania needs to build. And not just any kind of construction – we need projects delivered on time, at high quality, and within budget”, stated Dipl. Eng. Radu Balan, co-founder and Managing Partner of RCBB Gruppe(left).
A fragmented sector, often with divergent goals
In many projects, each party – client, general contractor, subcontractor, supplier – pursues their own interest, without clear alignment with the project’s ultimate goal. This lack of unity creates major risks: overlaps, execution errors, increased costs, and contractual disputes.
This situation is not unique to Romania, but it is intensified by:
- an underdeveloped organizational culture;
- the lack of coherent collaboration standards;
- a cumbersome and ever-changing legal framework;
- tensions in the relationship between authorities and the private sector.
How to build a culture of well-executed projects
The construction experience shows that the difference between a successful and a failed project lies not just in the budget or technology, but mainly in how people and organizations work together. That’s why Romania first and foremost needs a culture of well-executed construction, built on three pillars:
- A clear common objective – every party involved must understand and commit to the project’s end goal.
- Structured teamwork
