b'messenger MIDWEST INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 7250 POE AVE., SUITE 410 - DAYTON, OH 45414 - micainsulation.org VOLUME 58NO.9 September 2024 WHATS INSIDE THIS MONTH:Missed handoffs equal replanning, and replanning creates more time spent in planning meetings, said Lyon Top 5 Causes of Construction Delaysin the release. You have to work through the challenges Presidents Messagethat are created as a result of missed handoffs. US Department of Labor announces $12.7M in grants awarded to promote workplace safety,Lyon identified insufficient staffing as another major health training, educationheadwind to project progress. What are the traits of a good boss?The construction industry is grappling with a persistent Proper email communication for constructionshortage of skilled labor that is driving up costs and projects delaying projects, says Lyon. With rising labor demands Passing It Down: Transferring Knowledge Fromand no immediate workforce solutions, contractors must One Generation to the Nextproactively ensure tasks are performed efficiently and Virginia Tech launches construction safety disruptions are minimized through proactive, collaborative planning practices. major Construction pros expect interest rate cut to spurMaterial procurement has long been identified as a new worksignificant contributor to delays, often due to supply chain Construction material prices rose in August disruptions and long lead times for critical components. For this reason, flexible scheduling around material availability is now an integral part of successful projectTop 5 Causes of Construction Delays management, according to the report. Design changes, while less frequent, cause significant Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from overdelays when they occur. Miscommunications or last-321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons. minute change orders often lead to rework, disrupting Touchplan users provided reasons for delays whenevertimelines and creating confusion on site, said Lyon. tasks finished late on the platform. The platform captured data from over 321,000 scheduled constructionLastly, weather-related delays, though harder to predict, tasks over the past 12 months.remain a threat to project schedules. Severe conditions, such as heavy rain or extreme heat, can impact labor The leading cause of delays stems from poorly executedproductivity, material delivery and ultimately overall handoffs between trades. These issues result in extendedproject timelines. deadlines and increased costs, severely impacting the master schedule in commercial construction projects,By: Sebastian Obandoaccording to the report. These inefficient handoffs then lead to worker congestion and rework, further hampering overall productivity, said Jason Lyon, vice president of customer success at Touchplan. Missed handoffs equal replanning, and replanning 1'