You're juggling material orders and tight project deadlines. How do you decide what to prioritize?

O ideal é sempre possuir um plano de contingência para hipóteses de atraso na entrega dos materiais. Sempre mantenha uma lista de prioridades e uma lista de afazeres secundários que não tem necessidade imediata de serem realizados. Como gestor, possuir esses dois planejamentos evita que as equipes fiquem paradas nas hipóteses de atraso na entrega de material e, ainda, adianta serviços que seriam executados em um momento posterior.

When juggling material orders and tight project deadlines, effective prioritization is crucial. Start by assessing the urgency and impact of each task. Communicate with stakeholders to understand their priorities and expectations, ensuring alignment with project goals. Conduct a risk analysis to identify high-risk tasks and address them promptly to prevent disruptions. Perform a cost-benefit analysis to prioritize cost-effective tasks and avoid those that could incur additional expenses. Use project management tools like Trello or Asana to visualize tasks, deadlines, and resource allocation, facilitating data-driven decisions and efficient progress tracking.

When juggling material orders and tight project deadlines, deciding what to prioritize requires a strategic approach. Here’s how to assess risks and make informed decisions: Evaluate the Impact of Delays Understand the Critical Path Evaluate Consequences of Missing Deadlines Alternative Tasks Communicate and Collaborate

The way I go about assessing risk is to go over every step and apply priority According to the risk tolerance. Risk tolerance means that you have some contingency if needed And better understanding of what is the most important part of that’s the most important for a company is to have a little downtime as portable so before starting any work is to understand the company need. Have it clear from what is most important if you need to pivot If there’s any delay or problem that could stand from multiple factors.

Assess Risks by followings: -Evaluate impacts of delays on project progress. -Identify critical tasks affecting project timelines. -Prioritize tasks on the critical path to avoid delays. -Consider alternatives to mitigate risks effectively. -Maintain project momentum by managing risks proactively

I have fun very helpful is to use a workflow map. By having everything written in steps through workflow chart where You have easy overview over each task in which order and how many people persons are needed for each task.

Resource allocation is crucial in construction management. Here’s how to effectively allocate resources: Identify High-Priority Tasks: Focus on tasks critical to the project's timeline and success. Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are available for these tasks first. Expedite Essential Materials: Prioritize ordering and delivery of materials essential for high-priority tasks. Work closely with suppliers to minimize delays. Balance Resource Allocation: Avoid over-allocating resources to one task at the expense of others. Regularly review and adjust allocations to maintain a balanced approach.

Allocating Resources is tricky in construction management and here are the key points how to do it: -Prioritize high-priority tasks for resource allocation. -Manage labor, equipment, and materials efficiently. -Expedite critical material orders to maintain progress. -Balance resource distribution to avoid constraints. -Continuously adjust allocations for optimal efficiency.

Delivery of materials is key , prioritize long delivery dates and order them first in the program to achieve the end goal, issue four week programs to all subcontractors so it becomes a team effort .

Allocation of resources is necessary during ordering stages. For long lead and critical items some dedicated small team is required who will visit suppliers premises to access the actual status, even during transportation that team will follow up with the drivers and will reach to the destination if the transport is stuck up in the route due to any reason.

I have recommended it’s important to have a a good overview so I need to use a Workflow Map and chart that have every step laid out. This is something that can be shared between other workers and if any changes or needed, the worker can Communicate when are on the workflow map new information , update status and where they are on map. And if there’s any unforeseen changes that are needed to list them on the map, so everyone has same overview.group working is an affected can take Appropriate action to change status update and timeline estimated. So as a project manager, you can follow all the updates so contradiction or logistical delays, communicate with all project workers and update the map so everyone can adapt to changes effectively.

To maintain project deadline monitoring is must for the supply materials. Proper follow up with suppliers, visit suppliers premises to access the actual status, alternate back up plan if any supplier is unable to achieve the target. Sometimes erection sequence can be modified according to the availability of the materials.

As per my experience, Here is how to communicate clearly: -Clarify project timelines and responsibilities. -Notify teams promptly of any changes or delays. -Keep suppliers informed about project deadlines. -Foster transparency to build trust and alignment. -Ensure everyone stays focused on shared goals.

Communicate Clearly Clear communication is vital for managing multiple priorities in construction projects. Here’s how to ensure effective communication with your team, suppliers, and clients: Project Timeline and Responsibilities: Clearly communicate the project timeline, milestones, and individual responsibilities to your team. Ensure everyone understands their role and how their work contributes to project success. Handling Material Delays: If material orders are delayed, promptly communicate this information to your team. Explain the impact on project timelines and discuss adjustments to work plans if necessary. Keep an open dialogue to address any concerns or questions from team members. Supplier Communication:

Clear communication is the key during the materials ordering/supply stages and throughout the project. All stakeholders should be updated always with the latest information so that they can alter/ modify the sequence.

A good way to ensure such flexibility is well-thought and has necessary resources may be to use Organizational Process Assets of the company and perform a thorough project risk assessment based on the Lessons Lernt for the specific area and set of conditions. Thus a construction manager can be best prepared either to immediately respond to risks when they occur, or shuffle the priorities, if such response might take longer periods.

Always have a scheduled meetings regularly. For example, in beginning on the workday and go over any matters that anyone can have and What the status is now on the project and delegate personal if their skill set or better used elsewhere so you utilize the time and every person effectively.

Continuous evaluation is necessary throughout the total project duration so that any delay,any slippage we can notice from initial stage and will not be surprises in the end.

Graças ao planejamento estratégico da construção civil é possível reduzir em até 20% o prazo de entrega de uma obra. Hoje entregamos, em média, 50m2 de obra por semana com uma equipe de 4 pessoas. Mesmo com problemas na entrega de materiais, as nossas obras não sofrem atrasos porque as equipes estão sempre executando alguma etapa da obra.