Starting a new construction project is no small feat. It’s easy to find yourself frustrated if your progress stalls or you’re not moving as quickly as you would like. After all, delays don’t just lead to longer waiting times, but they also result in increased costs and potentially dissatisfied clients. However, you may not always be sure to pinpoint the reasons for your delayed progress. If this sounds like you, then here are some of the most likely reasons why your construction project isn’t moving as quickly as it should.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Sometimes, the reason for our delayed progress is due to circumstances outside of our control. Perhaps you could find yourself working on difficult terrain that you didn’t anticipate would be so difficult to build on. Maybe you’re working in challenging weather, which can be more than just uncomfortable to work in— extreme weather can affect the temperature of your concrete and lead to uneven curing.
However, challenges call for creative solutions. Instead of letting these challenges set you back, take action to address challenges as they come and call an expert if it’s outside of your realm of expertise. A proactive attitude is critical if you hope to overcome delays and progress.
Poor Communication
Effective communication is important in any industry, however, it is the very backbone of construction projects. Whether it’s communication between the construction team and the client or among team members, everyone needs to be on the same page to ensure timelines are met.
Beyond having regular meetings, you should also consider utilizing project management software to ensure everyone communicates regularly and has all the updated information they need. A well-informed team is one that is likely to tackle challenges quickly instead of allowing delays to snowball and get worse and worse.
Supply Chain Issues
Construction projects rely on a steady supply of materials and equipment. If there’s any delay in the delivery of these essential materials, then it will bring the whole project to a standstill. This is why it’s important that you have suppliers who are reliable and stay in contact with you.
You want to work with people who monitor their inventory levels closely and won’t risk letting you down when you’re depending on an important delivery. This is why many different construction companies work with a wide variety of suppliers to reduce dependence on one single company. Because if you order everything you need from one company and they have delivery issues, then you’ve put all your eggs in one basket with an undependable source.
Compliance Challenges
Construction comes with a considerable amount of regulations and permits, and failure to obtain these can lead to significant delays. Not to mention, there are a lot of compliance laws put in place to ensure that everyone stays safe, and also to ensure that your building project adheres to local building codes. If you do find yourself facing any compliance issues, it’s important that you take action as quickly as possible to keep your construction project moving forward.
