What are the most common mistakes made in managing project timelines for residential construction?

not define the Scope of work , not understanding the taske , poor planining of the project schedual , not controlling the marerial deliveries as per site periorties , poor communications , not managing the required resources

I'm agreed , and I would like to add that review shall be according to excell sheet showing the items agreed to be within scope and the items which are out of scope , and shall be revised on weekly basis.

I agree and I just added the critical point is due to due to the minimal budget, the tender is often won by contractors with low performance. Consequently, many of them prioritize securing projects without considering quality, scope of work, or adherence to the schedule, leaving the outcome largely dependent on luck. Therefore, it is imperative to consider allocating a proper and adequate budget when defining the initial project parameters. Doing so ensures that sufficient resources are available to prioritize quality, adhere to the scope of work, and meet the project's timeline effectively

Not communicating expectations, subs will take the fastest and cheapest route to invoice their draw. If you set your quality expectations in the PO you are more likely to achieve your goal on schedule.

- In a construction project, the overall scope is well-defined but interpreted differently by each stakeholder. - Aligning each stakeholder's scope of work with the project schedule is crucial. - Some tasks, like removing and rerouting existing utilities, require immediate attention but may fall under the responsibility of contractors who join later. - For example, site clearance and excavation may involve utility work, typically assigned to an electrical contractor, but needed during the initial phases. - Such situations can lead to changes in the civil contractor's scope, requiring specialized manpower and equipment.

Managing a team can be difficult, especially when architects or team leaders are not organized. After defining the scope of the project, a project manager will create a project plan to navigate the process of completing the project by diving tasks properly. Each task requires an owner, which is defined by the orientation of that task and its results. When tasks are broken down, they are linked after with a timeline sheet to assure appropriate task management and tracking plan to accomplish a successful project completion.

- Unrealistic schedules often result from a lack of collaboration in finalizing timelines for milestones and overall project duration. - Project managers may need to back-calculate activity durations to meet set timelines. - Estimating project duration usually considers manpower, equipment, methods, and costs, but other factors are also crucial. - Key factors include: - Availability of drawings - Procurement timelines for materials and equipment - Site safety processes - Quality control - Statutory compliance - Extreme weather conditions - A realistic schedule requires incorporating these factors and implementing lean practices for value stream mapping.

It is common to hire a scheduler before starting a construction project. Schedulers are experienced when it comes to setting a realistic task duration and construction timings, which is reflected in a construction timeline sheet that must be presented during regular meetings. Presenting task progress regularly provides assurance of adequate construction timeline, which provides reliable database to achieve project completion.

Simple Communicating will not cater to the project needs. We need to set up an effective communication framework for the project's success. Effective communication set up involves - Identifying all the stakeholders - Analysis & Prioritise Stakeholder as per Power Intrest Grid - Establishing communication, reporting and feedback methods suiting the needs of each stakeholder. - Prefer pull over Push communication

Integrate all design party, stakeholders, and end-users before and during design and construction. All aspects of the project must be communicated to them, allowing them to be involved in every step of the way. Communicating with all your design team can enlighten your design choices and solve challenges that you may face during your progress. Involving stakeholders in your project's process increases their trust and provides them with a clear vision of the completion of the project. Lastly, end-users can provide valuable feedback on your design choices and the project's function, which improves the overall design and construction of the project.

A common problem that we have seen on residential construction is that residential contractors won't be used to reading specifications or sending in equipment submittals, product data, or shop drawings to the design team for review. This is especially true with contractors or subcontractors that usually build houses who are starting their first multi-family or other similar residential project. Be sure to communicate clearly that the contractor needs to read and follow the specifications and submit the equipment and products they are going to use to the design team. This can save costly delays when the contractor installs something against the specifications or building codes and it has to be ripped out and replaced or corrected.

For effective Project Monitoring & Controlling we need to - Define the major KPI - Pre define the response for the variation of KPI - Ensure the accuracy of KPI - Analysis the cause of variation in KPI - take Quick & informed decision - Communicate the decision to all the Shareholders