14 Tips for Increasing Labor Productivity from Other Subs
It All Starts With Productivity Tracking Software… You Should Be Using Software – It almost goes without saying, but use software to track productivity and gain a better understanding of what people are doing and where you’re losing time. Knowify is a great resource that has been successful for many contractors, including the one who […]
5 Questions to Ask During Daily Huddles as a Subcontractor
Does every person on your crew know what they’re supposed to be doing every hour of every day? Daily huddles are an opportunity to drive production and identify problems before they affect your margin – but they’re wasted if you’re taking a “drill sergeant” approach. Daily huddles should be collaborative and allow one to ask […]
Weekly Productivity Report
Measuring and communicating whether your project team is ahead of or behind schedule every week is key to labor productivity. Instead of percent complete, FMI Corporation recommends measuring progress in terms of hours against specific cost codes (activities). And, creating an easy-to-understand dashboard where your team can see progress on a weekly basis. This tool […]