When thinking of a construction job site, clean and organized might not be the first words that come to mind. But to get a job done safely and on time, being organized on the job site is crucial.
Follow these tips to make your job site more organized and efficient.
HAVE A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
To keep your job site organized, you need to keep it clean. Have a plan for how trash will get cleared so it doesn’t accumulate and cause hazards. Keep a sheet on hand about how to dispose of hazardous materials and make sure your crew knows where the designated trash collection area is.
SET ASIDE CLEANING TIMES
A waste management plan becomes more useful when you set aside time for cleaning. Let’s face it — messes and job sites go hand in hand. To stay organized, dedicate time every day for your crew to put things back where they belong and to collect and dispose of trash. You’ll be less likely to misplace tools, building materials, and important documents, and you’ll be able to keep track of inventory more easily.
HAVE A FLOW OF TRAFFIC
Having a flow of traffic will also keep your job site safe and organized. A few cones or markers to designate the flow of traffic will help prevent accidents and keep everyone on task. There always needs to be clear access points to your job site.
MAKE SAFETY THE TOP PRIORITY
An organized job site means a safe and efficient job site. At the start of a new project and throughout its duration, remind your crew of the regulations and rules they need to follow. As the seasons change, share relevant tips. In the summer, talk about how to avoid heat exhaustion, for example, and in the winter, focus on topics like how to keep warm.
COMMUNICATE CONSISTENTLY
To keep your crew organized, have a streamlined way of communicating. Have a designated space for job site meetings and make sure your crew knows who the right person to reach out to is when they have questions or concerns. To ensure everyone is included, use a group messaging system like Slack or GroupMe.
HAVE A LABELING SYSTEM
A labeling system will help you have an orderly site. Label and track equipment so you know what’s being used, where it’s being used, and when. You can even label areas of your job site so your crew knows where things go.
DESIGNATE AREAS
Any well-organized job site has designated spaces for equipment, tools, machinery, construction plans, and building materials. This will help you get the job done more efficiently.
ORDER YOUR MATERIALS TODAY
Another key part of being organized is having what you need when you need it. When you work with us at Miller’s Building Supply, we can help you find what you’re looking for and can even deliver materials right to your job site.
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