Benefits of Creating a Construction Schedule before Work Starts

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Dr Hendrik Prinsloo is an expert witness and specialist in the analysis construction delay claims

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Every construction project has a schedule that not only outlines the time frame and duration of each process, it also details how the construction activities and work will get done.

The schedule generally defines construction stages and activities in a logical sequence, determining the allocation of financial and human resources. Without proper planning and scheduling, you and your team would be struggling with the project and unable to progress effectively.

Having an adequate schedule in hand before you start your construction project reduces the chances of any delays and hiccups. It also boosts communication between the project teams, streamlining the workflow better.

If you’re wondering why you should invest your time, money, and effort into construction scheduling, here are some of its many benefits.

Improved planning of resources

Starting a construction project is already going to cost you a lot of time, money, and effort. The last thing you want is inadequate planning and scheduling wasting these expensive resources.

If you invest in a construction schedule before you’re knees deep into the project, you’ll be able to better plan and allocate financial resources, tools, equipment, and labor.

Buying materials beforehand

Since most construction projects require heavy machinery and construction materials, you want to be ready with everything beforehand. You can’t start building the foundation and realize you’ve run out of essential materials to complete the project.

Your negligence and lack of planning will only add more stress and time to your project. However, with adequate planning and scheduling you’ll be able to determine the materials you need, how much you’ll need, and buy it all with enough lead time.

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Improved safety performance and standards

As mentioned earlier, scheduling helps you and your team define construction processes and stages in a logical order, making it easier for you all to complete your job as efficiently as possible.

Without a construction schedule, you and your team would be tripping over each other, trying to complete various tasks. This will reduce protection and safety for workers on the site, leading to accidents and compromised work zone safety.

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