How To Improve Your Construction Proficiency

Keeping construction projects running on time and under budget is a major challenge for many general contractors. Even with excellent planning, unforeseen challenges often cause construction projects to veer off course. If your projects are consistently running off schedule, it could damage your reputation and negatively affect your organization in the long run. Here’s how to improve your construction proficiency and keep your projects running efficiently.

Plan Projects In Detail

Planning your projects in meticulous detail is the first step to a successful construction project. Before you’ve started any work, plan every aspect of your project from materials to budget to the timeframe. A detailed construction plan is something you’ll be able to refer back to throughout the project to stay on track.

When planning, focus specifically on accurate estimates – over or underestimating in your planning can cause problems later on.

Leverage Technology In Your Planning

Modern technology can help you prevent many of the mistakes and inefficiencies associated with construction projects. Incorporating modern software programs and mobile apps in your construction process can help you avoid costly delays and stay under budget.

Construction management software programs like Fieldwire and JobProgress have features to help you track your budget, schedule, materials, and more all in one place. Additionally, your team can use mobile apps to track progress more accurately at the construction site itself.

Get Feedback From Your Team

Your team members that are on the ground at the construction site are a very valuable asset. Effective communication with them can prevent many construction issues before they happen. Check in with your construction team regularly and encourage them to share what is and isn’t working onsite. Then, ask them what they need for their projects to succeed and provide them with the resources they need to get it done. It’s also important to invest in ongoing training for your team members and reward their hard work to retain the most valuable employees.

Consider Modular Construction

If you’re looking to make your construction projects more efficient, consider a modular approach. With modular construction, you’ll build prefabricated sections of your building offsite and then assemble them onsite. Modular construction is very popular right now, and for good reason – it is very precise and saves a huge amount of time. In many instances, modular construction is also a more affordable approach.

Build A Network of Vendors and Subcontractors

To complete a construction project successfully, you’ll need to work with a variety of vendors and subcontractors. The quality of these partners can make or break your project, so you’ll need to choose wisely. To make this process easier, build a network of vendors and subcontractors that you trust to return to for future projects.

Taking these steps to improve your construction proficiency will not only make your projects more efficient in the short term, but they will also improve your reputation in the long term.

New Horizons Construction Services is a general contractor based in central Florida focusing on commercial construction projects. Contact us at 407-574-2164 to learn more about our services.