Any unplanned or unforeseen construction work that needs to be done due to errors or mistakes made during the construction or planning phase of a project is referred to as a construction rework. It is most commonly known as the deconstruction of already completed work in order to allow some corrective measures to be taken. Rework in the construction industry is extremely wasteful, expensive, time-consuming and to be completely honest very frustrating for all parties involved.
The Reasons Behind Construction Rework
Rework activities are extremely unpleasant which is why it is important to find out the causes behind it in order to avoid making those mistakes. There are a lot of mistakes that can be made on a construction work site that will likely result in the project needing some rework. However, there are some factors that account for a disproportionately high quantity of rework. The following are the top causes of construction rework in the industry.
Construction Coordination Issues
A lot of construction companies seem to struggle with coordination issues which ends up with the project requiring rework. It is important for stakeholders to interact and exchange important information with one another especially if the project is a big one. If there aren’t any good formal communication mechanisms in place it is possible for information to get lost along the way. Coordination issues can result in delays as well if equipment dealers or material suppliers are not contacted on time. It is important to have proper construction technology and the right mediums in place that encourages effective communication throughout the construction process.
Poor Quality And Safety Training
Construction workers are more vulnerable to workplace injuries if they are not informed properly about the dangers and safety issues that are present on site. Additionally, if workers are not aware of the general contractor’s standards for quality, they might end up cutting corners and doing subpar work. Make sure that your new employee onboarding procedures include extensive training on quality and safety standards.