Having the ability to mitigate the impact of delays is a valuable skill set for any project manager or owner, but developing the systems and skills to get ahead of the problems and prevent delays from occurring in the first place, is priceless.

To start diving into this topic, let’s first take a look at some of the most common causes for delays in construction projects.

• Bad weather
• Soil contamination
• Equipment malfunction
• Labour shortages
• Construction mistakes
• Missing or incorrect data
• Funding delays
• Budget Inaccuracies
• Poor Scheduling
• Discovery of Hazardous Material
• Poor Communication of Critical Information

Construction schedule delays are one of the most costly and dreadful problems faced by stakeholders. Although some delays are inevitable, they are typically caused by incidents that were preventable if the proper systems and methods had been followed from the beginning.

Below, you’ll find some of the steps you can take to avoid delays altogether, and how you can use tools such as OnTraccr to help automate some of the tedious workflows that are required to maintain a healthy and reliable communication pipeline for the project.

Typically in construction we are always looking to serve our clients. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, you all have clients that you want to please and retain. Therefore it is extremely important to set realistic goals with your clients, ensuring they are based on the plan/bid that you have submitted. This way you can ensure they are never caught off guard and dissatisfied as a result of your broken promises.

If you ever find yourself doubting your estimate for deliverability, referring to similar previous projects as a guide can be an extremely useful way to back check your current estimates. Ultimately, this allows you to come up with more accurate and realistic targets for both quotes and timelines.

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