A completed construction project is considered successful if it meets budget, quality, and time requirements. Time is a critical factor as it is an indication of the efficiency of all stakeholders involved in the project. Delays are damaging during a building project and have a negative effect on clients, contractors, and consultants in terms of growth, relationships, trust, litigation, and cash-flow.
So, how do we avoid delays?
It starts with a risk analysis. Risks impacting construction delays should be identified, analysed, and managed in an orderly process from the start. If this is done well, delay risks can be minimized or even mitigated.
The construction process is subject to many variables and unpredictable factors from a variety of sources. A central risk factor we’ve observed on construction sites is that of late and erratic deliveries from suppliers. By partnering with the right supplier, this is a risk that can be mitigated entirely.
To that end, to avoid late deliveries, select a supplier that offers these three important features:
1. Infrastructure
Firstly, be sure to partner with a supplier that has the infrastructure to meet your requirements. This infrastructure should link people, processes, tools, supply, and technologies to ensure effective execution everytime.
With a national footprint, Summit’s products are stocked by SBS branches, as well as 11 other stockists nationwide. We have depos around the country and a fleet of trucks to ensure delivery on time, everytime. We are also backed by The Swartland Group, a company that has been dedicated to quality products and services since 1951.
2. Proven track record
Beyond the infrastructure required, you need a supplier that is able to manage said infrastructure optimally in order to meet timeline obligations. Early deliveries may require you to store them, which will incur storage costs. Late deliveries cause delays and mess with your timeline, which leads to unhappy clients and financial losses.
You need a supplier with flexible delivery schedules to ensure your materials are delivered promptly. Backed by Swartland, the Summit team have over 70 years of experience in construction. We know how to manage orders and meet your deadlines. Our products are manufactured locally, meaning we always have readily available stock across our facilities nationwide.
3. Communication
In the increasingly competitive construction industry, there is a fine line between success and failure. Your building project has an endless number of moving parts. When pressure starts mounting and timelines run awry, you need to be able to contact your suppliers for support.
We pride ourselves on our communication and infrastructure, which enables you to get hold of us for quick solutions and collaboration. We can adjust delivery timelines (within reason) to support your project and get you back on track.
At Summit, we not only deliver supplies on time every time, we also deliver on our promises to our customers. ‘Above expectations’ is our motto and we welcome our customers to hold us to it. If you’re tired of late and erratic deliveries to your construction site, choose Summit as your go-to supplier for insulation boards, cornices, trap doors, and our Knauf insulation range, which set new standards in quality and affordability. Find out more or get a quote today.
