There’s no denying that the construction industry is among the most cost and time-intensive niches we have around. Knowing how to stick to the construction schedule will go a long way in saving you a hefty amount of resources that would otherwise be wasted needlessly on unfulfilled milestones. Here’s how you can reduce the lead time for your next construction project.
1. Go for a Dependable Contractor
A dependable and reliable commercial contractor can make the difference between waiting for your project to be handed over for months and getting it on time, sometimes even before the expected deadline. An experienced and skilled contractor should have the requisite expertise and knowledge to fast-track your project even if they are juggling between two or more ventures from different clients.
2. Review Milestones Periodically
One of the best ways of sticking to your construction schedule is subdividing the project into smaller yet significant building phases, each with its own expected deadline of completion. This allows you to split what would be seemingly an extensive project into smaller supervisable sections which you can keep track of flawlessly. It also allows you the foresight of anticipating delays and adjusting your expectations accordingly.
3. Be Decisive
Constantly changing your mind over the course of the construction process does not help in reducing the lead time for your project. In fact, it means that the contractor will have a hard time sticking to the construction schedule as they will be forced to frequently adjust their plans and blueprints. In some cases, this may mean tearing down already building structures or having to re-think the entire design concept. Learn to make firm decisions long before you start shopping for a contractor to oversee your project.
4. Open Communication with Your Building Contractor is Key
Maintaining an open and clear line of communication with your building contractor is critical if you want to stick to your construction schedule and cut back on wasted time and money. You see, there are times when your contractor will need your go-ahead to place orders on construction material or implement a design plan. In such scenarios, being easily reachable will go a long way in reducing the overall lead time and delays in the completion of the project. Yes, ensure that slow decision-making is not what is holding up the progress of your project.
References: construct connect, project manager, COTNEY
