Midway through construction, The Smith — a 12-story post-tensioned multifamily project — had fallen two months behind schedule. The delays were largely attributed to unforeseen challenges and the challenges of traditional pour strips, which disrupted the workflow of multiple trades and caused significant impact.

To recover, the project team made a critical decision: implement the PS=Ø system on the upper six floors. Unlike traditional delay strips, PS=Ø allowed for full slab movement without the need for leave outs. The result was immediate and measurable — crews were able to start and finish their work faster, maintaining momentum and avoiding the bottlenecks seen on the lower floors.

Thanks to the switch, the project not only made up the lost time but also avoided over $1 million in potential liquidated damages. PS=Ø helped realign the schedule, reduce coordination issues, and ultimately complete the project on time.