How We Use Planning and Project Management to Overcome Project Delays
Let’s be honest, construction projects rarely go 100% according to plan. Delays can happen, its natural. Whether it’s bad weather or last-minute design changes, obstacles can crop up and throw a spanner in the works. But, that doesn’t mean delays have to derail your entire project.
Accurate planning is critical to project success. We develop detailed, resource-loaded construction programmes using industry-leading software, outlining key milestones and deliverables. By working closely with all stakeholders, we develop plans that keep projects on track, adapting to any changes or unpredicted events.
Real-time monitoring and reporting are critical for project success and with the right planning and management, most delays can be minimised or even avoided altogether.
Think of it like using a sat nav on a car journey, we approach project planning with dynamic, real-time insight. A static plan doesn’t reflect the real world, delays happen, challenges arise and priorities shift. That’s why we treat the programme as a live tool, not a one-off schedule. With live data constantly feeding in, we can re-forecast with accuracy, navigate around obstacles, and provide up-to-date projections for project completion.
This approach ensures we’re not just reacting to delays, we’re proactively guiding the project back on track, minimising disruption and keeping everyone informed every step of the way.
Design Changes
A project starts with a clear vision, but sometimes along the way changes to design can be made. While some changes are inevitable, constant tweaks can cause serious delays.
How do we overcome it?
We have robust change management processes that ensures any modifications to scope, design, or resources are controlled effectively. By assessing the impact of changes on time, cost, and quality, we keep projects aligned with client expectations. We also set clear boundaries with clients and explain how scope changes can affect budgets and deadlines, so they understand the consequences.
Labour Shortages & Scheduling Disruptions
Skilled labour is in high demand, and getting the right people on-site at the right time can be tricky. If one trade falls behind, it creates a domino effect for everyone else.
How do we overcome it?
We plan labour requirements early and book key trades well in advance while ensuring that every stage of construction follows a logical sequence, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime. We develop comprehensive schedules that integrate design, procurement, and construction phases, delivering seamless coordination.
Weather Delays
Weather delays are almost inevitable, especially for projects relying on external works like concrete or bricklaying. Identifying potential risks early is the basis of our approach.
How do we overcome it?
Our team conducts detailed risk assessments and continuously monitors project variables to proactively dodge delays. This consists of monitoring weather forecasts to plan accordingly and allow for buffer time schedules to account for any potential delays.
Planning & Regulatory Delays
Nothing slows a project down like waiting on approvals. Whether it’s planning permission, building regulations, or last-minute inspections, paperwork can cause delays.
How do we overcome it?
Our risk assessments identify any potential delays like building regs, and quality concerns before they become major issues. We start the approval process as early as possible and stay on top of compliance to avoid any last-minute surprises.
Delays are frustrating, but they don’t have to end in disaster. Our construction planning service provides comprehensive and tailored strategies to efficiently manage and coordinate every phase of your project. That’s where our Planning & Programme Management service comes in, ensuring every phase of your project runs like clockwork.
