CALLING ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: OUR TOP TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR NEXT PROJECT A SUCCESS

Jun 24, 2023

Here on the Isle of Wight, we’ve got a strong construction sector (it’s the second biggest on the island, in fact!). After all, we’re home to some pretty famous homes – looking at you, Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle.

The construction industry is on the up across the UK in general, too.

That means if you’re in the sector, now’s a pretty good time for you to look at scaling up your business and taking on some bigger projects.

Luckily, we’re here to help you along the way with our top 5 tips on ensuring your next construction project goes off without a hitch. Unfortunately, we’ve got no tips on helping you to avoid the island’s ghosts, though…

They say a poor workman blames his tools, but honestly? We think tools are pretty important. Backhoe loaders, like jcb 3cx, can be used for an incredibly versatile range of actions, with their three-part bodies consisting of a tractor body, loader at the front, and backhoe at the rear.

A backhoe loader from JCB (one of the world’s most reliable construction brands) can cover different types of terrains and help you to save money on-site by combining the functionality of multiple different tools in one.

When you’re working on a new project, it’s natural to want to avoid the client worrying. This can quickly turn into telling them everything’s okay when it isn’t or overpromising how quickly they can expect to see results.

Honesty and frequent updates are key – tell your client exactly what’s going on and manage expectations honestly to avoid disappointment.

With a whopping 70% of contractors believing that advanced technologies improve productivity, it’s never been more important to keep up with the crowd by investing in construction management software.

The software helps you to keep on top of your scheduling and planning, easily track the progress of a job, and allow for accurate timekeeping, which frees up your team’s manual time to focus on key competencies. Just because our island’s known for dinosaurs, doesn’t mean you have to be one when it comes to tech!

If you’re running a large construction project, it’s tempting to make all the decisions without workers’ feedback. But the team on-site knows the project better than anyone, so if they tell you there’s a safety issue or the deadline can’t be met, believe them and make changes accordingly.

While it’s tempting to go to all lengths to get the job done on time, many property developers or homeowners would rather you stay on budget. Don’t let staff roll into unnecessary overtime, and rule the project’s wallet with an iron fist to ensure you don’t spend too much.

So there you have it!

Five top tips to ensure your next project goes off without a hitch. From JCB backhoe loaders to great team communication, you’ll see big changes if you implement these tips correctly.

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