Successful time and schedule management for homebuilders and land developers is one of the most important aspects of any project, but it’s no easy task. While there are many uncontrollable factors that can affect a project schedule, making intentional efforts to make better use of your time is greatly beneficial. As homebuilding and construction projects continue to become more complex with tighter deadlines, now is a great time to evaluate how you’re spending your time. Wasted time is not only wasted money, but can contribute to major delays, blown budgets, and damaged reputations.
Here are 3 tips for getting the most out of your time:
1. Embrace Technology
How many hours per week do you spend driving between job sites, searching through files for documents, sitting in meetings, planning operations and sequencing, or processing billing and payments?
For most homebuilders, land developers, and construction project managers, it’s a substantial amount of time.
Technology is here to help. By using software like TraceAir, project managers can:
- Check project progress virtually
- Quickly find project documents and view historical data
- Conduct better meetings using collaborative, interactive maps
- Easily plan operations and sequencing
- Verify completed work for billing
Not only does technology make these processes faster, but it also significantly reduces the likelihood of mistakes. When decisions need to be made you can use reliable data rather than guesswork.
Read how a Lennar Land Development Manager used TraceAir able to double the number of projects he could manage while improving efficiency and reducing site visits.
2. Be Proactive
No project is ever going to go exactly as planned. Being able to identify and address issues before they adversely affect your projects is critical to successful time management. Leaving room in the project schedule for setbacks is a good start, but the best way to be proactive is collaboration amongst the entire team. When everyone has access to project data and open communication is encouraged, the probability of discovering issues early is much higher.
3. Prioritize Delegation
Many project managers struggle with delegation. As difficult as it may be, learning to let go of important project tasks and trusting your team allows project managers to focus their attention on more important tasks. This is especially important for companies managing multiple projects.
Delegation is much easier when everyone has access to the information they need to make decisions. Using software like TraceAir empowers the entire project team with data, so they can get the information they need without needing to ask their engineers or project manager.
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What would you do with extra time? Designed for developers and homebuilders, TraceAir is the best way to streamline workflows and save time. The data and tools provided by TraceAir save hours, even weeks, on some key tasks. Request a demo to learn how you can get the most out of your time.