Having a productive construction site means you’ll be more likely to complete projects on time and within budget. Having an organized, on-task job site will also help the culture of your construction crew.
Even well-run construction job sites can always strive for improvement, so here are five ways to maximize productivity on your next construction site.
OPTIMIZE JOB SITE LAYOUT
Intentionally placing building materials, tools, and equipment around the job site will maximize productivity. At the start of a construction project, map out what makes the most sense to put where, then stick to it throughout the duration of the project. This cuts down on time spent searching for what’s needed to ge the job done.
IMPROVE JOB SITE ORGANIZATION
Organization and productivity go hand in hand. To keep your crew on task, find an organization system that works for your team. Getting more organized could look like holding brief team meetings each morning, taking time to clean up the job site regularly, and designating specific people as the go-to crew members for questions that come up.
INVEST IN TRAINING YOUR EMPLOYEES
With a properly trained crew, you can avoid mishaps and lessen time spent explaining procedures and instructions during a project. Time management and safety training — even if it’s just a review of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards — can help save you time and keep your crew safe.
LISTEN AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEAM
Communication is critical to a well functioning job site. Since construction is a job that requires collaboration and regular updates, make sure there are designated forms of communication, like a group messaging system, and designated point of contact for crew members to go to for any questions or concerns. It’s also important to set aside time to listen to comments, questions, and suggestions from your crew so everyone can be on the same page.
REGULARLY CHECK YOUR INVENTORY
In order to have a productive job site, knowing where your tools and equipment are at all times is important. Regularly checking your inventory and making sure your tool inventory system is working as it should will save you and your crew time — no one will be running around looking for what they need or ordering supplies at the last minute — and therefore increase productivity.
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