Why “Summer Build Season” No Longer Works: Climate Risk Is Reshaping Project Schedules

Send us Fan Mail Albert and Nate talk through a quiet shift happening on capital projects: climate adaptation is no longer a long-term planning exercise — it’s a short-term delivery problem. Schedules that used to anchor around stable permitting windows, predictable summer outages, and long-established build seasons are now under pressure. What project leaders are starting to see: Wildfire season overlapping with outage work Permitting agencies pulling back windows without warning “Summer” no longer guaranteeing dry or safe conditions Disasters triggering asset failures that disrupt project sequencing This episode explores how project teams are: Getting caught off guard by compounding seasonal risks Losing float without realizing it Pivoting from long-range climate planning to last-minute climate reacting If you’re still building your schedule around assumptions that no longer hold — this is the episode that forces a rethink. Presented by Dokainish & Company www.dokainish.com The Risky Planner podcast delivers expert insights on project controls, capital project management, and strategic planning for today's complex business environment. Subscribe for regular episodes featuring industry leaders and practical advice.