This may go without saying, but there is a lot that goes into a construction project. Countless tools, machinery, equipment, and materials are needed to complete a job. Part of getting the job done right means getting it done efficiently. The more time you spend running around trying to find who and what you need, the less efficient your job site becomes. However, keeping your construction site organized can help streamline processes and improve productivity and efficiency.
Make Access Easy
Having designated storage areas for tools, machinery, and materials makes it easier to know where everything is at all times. Of course, this is easy for smaller projects where you’re not necessarily using large equipment and sizable bulks of material. Larger construction sites that need more heavy-duty storage need to think bigger. Temporary construction enclosures can help overcome challenges such as storage and access. Think of these structures as your own personal warehouse that you can construct any way you need to. When your gear is close by, easy to find, and simple to access, the entire construction process goes more smoothly.
Label and Track Equipment
While having designated areas to store things is helpful, you need a good labeling system to back up this organization. You should label everything, even areas of the site, so that your crew knows where things go and where to find them. For more expensive equipment, you may need to go beyond the typical sticker and barcode system. Many site managers are turning to Bluetooth or GPS to keep track of equipment. Not only does this help prevent theft, but it makes finding essential tools much easier if you have a large job site. Using your choice of application or program allows you to get a real-time location of what you need when you need it.
Maintain Traffic Flow
Even if your job site is relatively small, there’s bound to be a fair amount of foot and machinery traffic moving around the site. Creating designated paths for workers, materials, and heavy machinery keeps everyone out of one another’s way. You don’t need to format an entirely new map, either. Managing traffic is as easy as placing a few traffic cones or signs, and the tracks that heavy machinery forms can help pave the way for you. This is also a great way to prevent accidents and protect workers from injury.
Clean Throughout the Process
No matter how much thought and effort you put into keeping your construction site organized, getting messy just comes with the job. Cleaning up may sound odd or even counterintuitive in terms of construction, but this isn’t your typical sweep job. Taking a scheduled day for workers to put things back where they belong will make things much easier when everyone returns to the jobsite. It may even help you locate missing tools, take inventory, and identify waste. The more time you put into structuring things in the present, the happier your future self will be.