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10 Smart Tips To Increase Productivity In Construction

Posted 17 August 2021

Construction has long been famous for being an industry that’s mismanaged and ine cient,
and due to technological advancements, countless companies and projects are being
optimised. Various sectors are seeking alternative solutions to increase and productivity.
Although the solutions available tend to be so expensive that it’s not nancially viable for
most contractors. In order to assist construction companies, we have outlined some tips to
increase productivity in construction. Let’s go though them now!

1. Map Out The Work ow

Creating a map of the entire work ow in any given project should be your starting point.
This is an aspect of project management (/en-gb/construction/) that most managers don’t
give enough attention to, as it is time-consuming. The reason behind mismanagement and
resource misallocation is typically down to lack of a proper work map. Not only is it cheaper
compared to various solutions, it has the bene t of bringing order to the project. Knowing
who’s doing what at any given time is a good starting point for many managers wanting a
more productive and e cient project.

2. Keep An Updated Inventory

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imperative that there’s a regularly updated record of all construction materials. If
workers are relying on supplies to be brought in when they run out, the resulting delays can
have a serious impact on productivity levels. According to Ulrik Branner, 30% is the average
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time spent when you are actually working (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-major-
changes-shape-construction-tomorrow-ulrik-branner/) in construction projects. Supplies
and building materials need to be replenished before they run out. Proper planning and
forecasting of any given project can improve productivity in construction projects. In large
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construction projects that are overtaken by main contractors, it’s a good idea to
implement software for construction (/en-gb/construction/) to help keep track of resources.

3. Better Use Of Data And Analytics

Bringing with it a collaboration and useful insights, big data is quickly entering the
construction industry. Currently, 95% of data (/en-
gb/construction/software/management/#29c35b9fb6c241258e3325d2cb685 a) in
construction is either thrown out or not collected at all, which is an astronomical gure
highlighting just how big a problem data management is in the industry. Insights generated
from one project can be used to forecast future projects. The data gained and analysed
from projects can drastically improve productivity in any given project and should be
something for managers to consider when beginning a construction project.

4. Taking Breaks
The major bene t of taking breaks in any industry is the increase in productivity and
construction is no exception to this. Construction workers need to be well-rested and in
good physical condition when operating heavy machinery.

5. Company Culture
A responsible and goal-oriented company culture will do wonders for construction projects.
This isn’t something that can be implemented overnight, but there are various ways to instill
the right company culture in your construction projects. Instilling the importance of meeting
deadlines and achieving goals is one way to go about this. Hiring the right people (/en-
gb/hr/) is another way to go about this.

6. Adopting Mobile Technology

E ective communication is crucial in construction and this often isn’t managed well. Utilizing
smartphone technology (/en-
gb/construction/software/management/#b44529030518417aabc1a902fa9b3e19) in
construction projects can lead to a reduction in delays, thus improving productivity. An
example of this is using smartphone technology to alert team members of errors and
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7. Focus On Employee Training

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An essential need in a given project is training. It’s a well-known fact that employees who
know what they are doing, will get the job done faster. Training brings increased motivation
and con dence in construction workers. Through regular training (/en-gb/digital-
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learning/elearning-courses/construction/), employees are better equipped to handle any
issues faced in construction. Training also increases construction site safety.

8. Shifting Towards Prefabricated Building

Systems
A popular trend observed in construction is the growing interest in modular or
prefabricated building. Through modular building (/en-gb/construction/resources/),
components of the building are constructed o -site and then transported to the site.
Prefabricated materials greatly reduce the time spent constructing and improves
productivity.

9. Improve Your Workforce

Due to rapid technological advancements, the criteria when hiring construction workers is
quickly changing, as there is an increased need for workers to have more specialist
knowledge to work in construction. It goes without saying really, that an improved
workforce has a direct impact on e ciency and productivity. Managers should focus on
improving hiring methods and create a team that will get the job done swiftly and correctly.

10. Project Management Software

Construction project management software (/en-gb/construction/) is one of the best tools
that a construction company can use for their bene t. They can be used for optimising
cash ow, storing data, stock management and processing ine ciencies in a construction
project. The bene ts don’t just stop there as software for construction can do so much more
too.

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