Public political interference
- Political bias in decision-making
- Lack of cooperation, inter-ministry rivalry, even corruption of governing bodies
- Too many government agencies involved
- Excessive government "red tape"
- Unfavorable public opinion or obstructionism from special interest groups
- Imposition of legal encumbrances
- Failure to plan for external policy changes in funding or objectives
- Poor relations with government officials
- Interference in the construction process