ᐅ Order of Trades – What Were Your Planned and Actual Sequences?
Created on: 18 Aug 2021 14:49
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There are already several threads here with questions about construction processes, as well as reports from “finished” homeowners who have shared their cost calculations.
Now I would be interested to learn about the planned sequences in your projects and how reality turned out:
For example, if construction start dates are delayed, sometimes the third contractor can still keep up, but the fourth cannot, which creates a gap in the schedule; for the fifth, you might even need to find a replacement, while the sixth can come before the fifth...
Several “finished” homeowners have already presented their cost calculations here and highlighted deviations.
Now I would like to see similar comparisons regarding the time schedules.
Please also specify how the construction was carried out, for example: “general contractor, but with some subcontracted trades or owner-performed work mixed in.”
Now I would be interested to learn about the planned sequences in your projects and how reality turned out:
For example, if construction start dates are delayed, sometimes the third contractor can still keep up, but the fourth cannot, which creates a gap in the schedule; for the fifth, you might even need to find a replacement, while the sixth can come before the fifth...
Several “finished” homeowners have already presented their cost calculations here and highlighted deviations.
Now I would like to see similar comparisons regarding the time schedules.
Please also specify how the construction was carried out, for example: “general contractor, but with some subcontracted trades or owner-performed work mixed in.”
Good thread, I’m very interested just before starting myself.
I have sketched out my own schedule with rough weekly estimates (compiled from online sources). I want to review and improve it with a knowledgeable person (a family member who is a professional in the field). But I think it’s a good rough guideline for now.
I have sketched out my own schedule with rough weekly estimates (compiled from online sources). I want to review and improve it with a knowledgeable person (a family member who is a professional in the field). But I think it’s a good rough guideline for now.
Isn't it perhaps important to distinguish between a general contractor and individual contracting in this context?
Unfortunately, I don't have much to contribute on the topic, but in our case (individual contracting with an architect) there were some delays. Initially caused by the screed taking longer to dry than originally expected. That then caused a chain reaction of delays.
Unfortunately, I don't have much to contribute on the topic, but in our case (individual contracting with an architect) there were some delays. Initially caused by the screed taking longer to dry than originally expected. That then caused a chain reaction of delays.
Stephan— schrieb:
I sketched out my timeline with rough weekly estimatesGreat, this is exactly what I was hoping for – but as you’ve shown it here, it has just one flaw for my purpose: it’s still in the future. Where the table says "Predecessors," my dream would be to see "Variations."https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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thoughtless8618 Aug 2021 18:55Unfortunately, due to several delays, I am now way behind schedule. Construction started on March 18th, with a total planned duration of 3 months, during which almost nothing happened—building materials were missing, and there was also a shortage of workers. Most recently, the delay was caused by the scaffolding contractor, because the scaffolds are set up everywhere, but the roof structure is still missing. The roof frame is finally scheduled to be installed next week, and I really hope that progress will speed up after that. Originally, a total construction time of 6 months was planned...
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pagoni202018 Aug 2021 19:04thoughtless86 schrieb:
Unfortunately, due to several delays, I am completely behind schedule. Construction started on March 18, with a total planned duration of 3 months, but almost nothing has happened during that time. Building materials were missing, and there was also a shortage of workers. Most recently, the issue was with the scaffolding contractor, as the scaffolds are up everywhere, but the roof framework is still missing. The roof structure is finally supposed to be installed next week, and I really hope the progress speeds up from there. Originally, a 6-month construction period was planned... As a fellow sufferer, I recommend you listen to the song by Roy Black: "You Are Not Alone...".
Let's just convince ourselves that the house will end up nicer and better than all those built on time 😎.
By now, I believe that, due to bottlenecks and the pandemic, a large part of the issue has also been revealing the inability to properly plan and coordinate things. At least that’s how it is with us.
The most time-consuming problems were not caused by material shortages.
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thoughtless8618 Aug 2021 19:12@pagoni2020 thanks, it’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one going through this. It’s exactly my motto when everyone else is speeding ahead and overtaking you (next week I have the topping-out ceremony with my neighbor who started 3 months later...), but so far the quality seems to be good, from what I can tell. I still have a faint hope that we’ll be able to move in before Christmas, but even if not, I’m pretty relaxed about it now. It definitely seems like there are some organizational issues going on...
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