Preconstruction planning is an important step that sets the path for success for your construction project.

There are many steps in any construction project, but one of the most important is preconstruction planning. In Tucker Paving’s thirty years in the construction industry, we’ve never regretted spending significant time on planning before the start of construction. It goes back to the adage of “failing to plan is planning to fail.” See what can go wrong if you don’t use preconstruction planning as your first step in a construction project.

Planning to Fail

Preconstruction planning focuses on planning out the work in detail, including proactively heading off problems before they actually arise. It can include assessing the site; estimating the costs of materials, equipment, and manpower; understanding zoning regulations, building codes, environmental regulations, and securing the necessary permits; and creating a detailed timeline of the work to be done and assigning clear roles to each stakeholder.

The following are just a few of the scenarios that can play out if you do not do your due diligence during preconstruction planning:

  • Delays in construction due to not having permits, enough workers, the correct materials, etc.
  • Miscommunication between stakeholders, workers, suppliers, utilities, etc.
  • Higher costs due to being fined, having to buy more expensive materials, having to source different machinery or equipment in a short timeframe, having to pay workers overtime, having too many workers on a jobsite, and more.
  • Safety issues due to not having the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), not having the correct machinery or materials, not having employees who are knowledgeable or trained on the scope of the work, etc.
  • Generating waste as the parts of the project that were done incorrectly or not up to code will need to be scrapped and redone.
  • Damaging your company’s reputation as clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders see the inefficiency with which your company does business. This can lead to a loss of future business.
  • Creating stress and negativity within your company as everyone scrambles to correct the problems that arise and get the job done; this can be felt by everyone from the worker on the jobsite to the highest executives, and it can create a toxic work environment that pushes employees to leave the company for a different job.

At Tucker Paving, we pride ourselves in having the skill, experience, and expertise to deliver projects with top efficiency and quality, no matter big or small! We have nearly three decades in the asphalt and concrete paving industry, including parking lots. Contact us by calling (863) 299-2262, or fill out our contact form online, to let us help you with your next asphalt paving project!