O delay of worksIt is one of the most common problems in the construction industry. Several factors may be involved in this problem, causing deliveries to be postponed and resulting in severe adversities for everyone involved.
Companies in the sector need to be attentive to the management of a series of processes, in order to avoid losses that may result from delays in works, such asinefficiency, excessive spending and consequent customer dissatisfaction.
Other issues likecommunication failures, unplanned project changes, logistical difficulties and even weather issues can hamper the progress of the works flow.
Therefore, companies that are prepared to overcome this type of setback present an important competitive advantage in the Brazilian market.
Check out the tips we’ve put together forprevent the occurrence of construction delaysand guarantee their safety and quality:
Effective planning
Effective planning is crucial to avoid delays in works and to create afunctional schedule and the establishment of deadlinesfor carrying out each activity. In civil construction, schedules tend to be poorly planned.
It is necessary to structure the schedule not only to meet determined deadlines, but toensure the necessary resources at each stage, eliminate existing restrictions and interferences that could disrupt the expected flow.
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Logistics planning
Factors such as the site layout directly influence thework logistics and work productivity, being one of the reasons for the occurrence of delays.
It is necessary to pay attention to the ideal layout of the site, in order to enable a goodmaterial flow. It is also necessary to constantly check whether any of the scheduled services will require layout changes.
These measures optimize integration on site andavoid possible work stoppages, in addition to impacting the reduction of losses and waste.
Another important issue to be considered involves theefficiency in the distribution of centers and workplaces. The site needs to be designed taking into account the proximity of material storage locations, in order to reduce transportation time and expenses.
Efficiency in communication
Failures in communication can seriously harm the progress of a schedule and lead to delays in works.Efficient communication between all sectors is essential for processes to occur as planned.
It is impossible to efficiently manage all the teams, services, dates and resources involved in a project without everyone speaking the same language.
To do this, it is recommended to usemanagement tools, in which all tasks and steps are subdivided into work packages.
This division facilitates communication between teams, as well as helping torisk identificationand contribute to the understanding of the stages and progress of the project.
Predict risks
By analyzing the risks that exist in the project, it is possible to predict what the actions should be, if they happen. Often, because they are already known, theseRisks can be monitored and avoided.
Planning each phase of the work makes it possible to anticipate potential existing risks. THErisk managementIt is also an important planning stage, being responsible for eliminating possible threats and taking advantage of identified opportunities.
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Quality of materials and workmanship
The costs generated by incorrect and poor quality execution will always be much higher than those incurred by a qualified professional.
Therefore, labor is a factor that should not be saved, at the risk of seriously compromising the delivery of the work.
The choice of labor and materials used, in addition to interfering with the final quality of the product, is often related to delays.
A The need for rework implies postponing the initial schedule, in addition to generating an exhausting relationship with the customer.
To avoid this type of problem, always choosequality materials and qualified professionals, training your team according to Brazilian standards.
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Set realistic deadlines
Customers generally tend to opt for companies that valuetransparency and agilityat each stage of the project.
Promises of deliveries with deadlines much shorter than usual are not always able to attract the public.
On the contrary, a surreal deadline can be seen as something suspicious, as haste in execution often brings undesirable consequences to the final result.
It is necessaryact with sincerity when establishing a delivery deadline, making it clear to the client that quality work always takes time, due to all the care involved in the project.
In this way, a relationship based on honesty is created, with the customer understanding theadvantages of a longer term, but reliable.
O Grupo MB seeks to honor its commitment to its customers, always aiming for the agility of the service provided, from the creation of the budget to the delivery and assembly of products on site.
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