To prevent delays due to noncompliance with environmental codes and bylaws, the project manager should have proactively mapped out all environmental compliance requirements at the start of the project. This includes identifying potential risks to achieving compliance and preparing mitigation strategies. By doing so, the project manager ensures that the project aligns with all relevant environmental regulations from the outset, reducing the likelihood of delays and ensuring the project contributes positively to environmental goals.

(Based on the PMBOK® Guide and standards from the Project Management Institute12, and the principles of environmental compliance and risk management as outlined in the Professional in Business Analysis materials34.)