5 Lessons From Delivering Meridian Tower

Meridian Tower was the largest project in Antbytelabs history. Over 38 months, our team navigated supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and an ambitious LEED Platinum target. Here's what we learned.

1. Pre-construction is where projects are won

Every hour invested in pre-construction planning saved us twenty hours on site.

2. Transparency beats optimism

We told our client the unvarnished truth weekly — even when it was uncomfortable.

3. The supply chain is strategy

Long-lead items went under contract 14 months early.

4. Culture is a schedule driver

Our zero-blame, high-accountability site culture drove a 40% reduction in rework.

5. The last 5% is 50% of the work

We budgeted the last 5% of construction as if it were 50% — and we were right.