FACTORS THAT DELAY PROJECTS AND ADD OVERHEAD COSTS.


  1. Weather conditions: Rain, humidity, storms, wind, cold, etc.
  2. Deliveries: Not on time, delayed, etc.
  3. Other companies work: Sometimes we have to wait for other companies hired by owners.
  4. Material provided by the customer: Lack of materials to keep working, incorrect materials.
  5. Material changes: Every change affect the schedule.
  6. Work additions: from a day to weeks.
  7. Loading, unloading, help owners with other tasks, hauling, disposal, etc.
  8. Personal issues: Truck repair, family issues, sickness, workers with problems, etc.
  9. Owners issues or HOA issues: No keys, no open doors, nobody at home, work started without HOA writing authorizations or with materials unauthorized by HOA.
  10. Payment issues: Delayed on payments, checks bounced, payments with CC or checks on weekends, etc.

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