While nobody wants a construction project to be delayed, some circumstances are simply out of your control. When delays happen, it’s important for everyone involved to not only recognize how it happened but be proactive in finding a resolution. Here are a few situations that can lead to a project’s delay.

What Causes Construction Delays? 

1. Money

All construction projects are dependent on the funds available. Numbers must be crunched to ensure that a project can continue along its trajectory or to implement any changes to the original plan. Both the client’s and the contractor’s budgets can delay construction unexpectedly. Thankfully, most commercial contractors and construction companies work out all financial situations through a contract before breaking ground.

2. Approvals and Changes

Between the client’s aspirations and realistic expectations within a given time frame, there are countless moving parts of a construction project. Changes during big projects are common and can cause substantial delays. No alterations to a plan can be made without the client’s approval. Likewise, the client cannot change their mind without consulting with their contractor. If there isn’t constant communication between the client and the contractor, changing or approving projects can extend the project unnecessarily. 

3. Weather

Besides trying futilely to plan around weekly weather forecasts, you can’t do anything about inclement weather. Whether it is heavy rain that floods your ditches or snow that keeps vehicles off the road, you have to prepare for bad weather to cause delays. If you live in a wet area or are doing construction during the colder seasons, account for the project to last a few days longer than initially planned.

When you have a construction project in mind, you can plan for everything imaginable and still have to improvise. That’s why it's important to work with a reliable company like Rojac Construction of Mailuku, HI. They are a locally owned and operated company with experience in everything from storage facilities to roadways. If you’re in Maui County, call (808) 986-1105 or check out their website for more information.