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Is it possible to build a delay-proof construction schedule?  Probably not. Delays are inevitable in construction. There are forces beyond our control that derail even the most well-thought out plans.  But there are plenty of factors we can control.  The following strategies give us the power to complete our projects on schedule, and on budget.…

You’re a professional motivator. ‘Motivational Leader’ may not be in your job description, but if you’re in the business of making things happen (and we know you are), then you’re a professional motivator. You motivate, lead and inspire your teams to do the hard work required to meet the milestones and many important deadlines in their construction…

What gets measured gets managed. And right now, you’re being measured on how well your teams are managing their construction schedules. Most general contractors only rely on industry-standard key performance indicators to assess the health of their projects and keep their schedules on track. Financial: Gross & net profit margins Return on equity reports Revenue average…

You know that a successful construction schedule isn’t a task to be completed. Construction scheduling is an ongoing process to be managed. A collaborative process which begins in the early stages of pre-construction planning and doesn’t end until you make the final hand-off to your happy, satisfied owner. But collaboration can often lead to confusion…

Here are seven ways to build a robust construction schedule to help you deliver projects on time and within budget. A significant percentage of projects run over their construction schedule and beyond the originally planned budget. Some estimate as few as 30% of schedules finish within the expected timeline. Many notable construction schedules have gone…

All construction projects are at risk of running behind schedule and may need a construction recovery plan. The wide array of unforeseen circumstances that could potentially affect its projected completion date perennially threaten to make agreed-upon deadlines tough to meet. Defining what to do when schedules no longer mirror the realities in the field is…