Up front planning
Good up front planning saves time and money and helps you to stay in control of your project. It enables you to develop a realistic budget and make any necessary changes before you start construction.
Because construction is largely a sequential process, resources need to be scheduled on a timely basis. When building components or manpower is not available at the jobsite it will cause a ripple effect. Trades that are booked for jobs will be delayed and the building completion timeline may be affected. It is often difficult to reschedule trades as there is a general shortage of skilled labor.
The reality is that changes to the design once the project has been started can be a major cause of increased costs and time delays. On site changes that may seem simple can result in structural design issues and the need for additional materials and construction resources.
The key is to planning ahead is to look carefully at all factors that will impact the building process and try to fix as many variables as possible. This allows you to generate a realistic budget so that you can monitor performance on a timely basis and make decisions that minimize risk.
