2nd & 3rd Order Effects of Delays in New Construction

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2nd & 3rd Order Effects of Delays in New Construction

Juan Cristales
Investor · Willis, TX · Member since 2014 · 245 posts · 124 votes

The electrician wants to finish but doesn't want to make multiple trips so he's asking for the HVAC guy to be done.

The AC guy can't finish because the concrete flatwork isn't complete.

The flatwork concrete guy can't finish because the plumber has not connected the clean water.

The plumber can't connect the clean water until we have water meters.

The city has said they will be out "soon" to instal the meters.... so we wait.

Build 2 Rent,

Juan-

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Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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Quote from @Juan Cristales:

The electrician wants to finish but doesn't want to make multiple trips so he's asking for the HVAC guy to be done.

The AC guy can't finish because the concrete flatwork isn't complete.

The flatwork concrete guy can't finish because the plumber has not connected the clean water.

The plumber can't connect the clean water until we have water meters.

The city has said they will be out "soon" to instal the meters.... so we wait.

Build 2 Rent,

Juan-


 This is very common which is why managing a construction project is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be. It boils down to critical path scheduling, which is making sure you manage the items that impact schedule to make sure those are always on schedule.

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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
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    Quote from @Juan Cristales:

    The electrician wants to finish but doesn't want to make multiple trips so he's asking for the HVAC guy to be done.

    The AC guy can't finish because the concrete flatwork isn't complete.

    The flatwork concrete guy can't finish because the plumber has not connected the clean water.

    The plumber can't connect the clean water until we have water meters.

    The city has said they will be out "soon" to instal the meters.... so we wait.

    Build 2 Rent,

    Juan-


     This is very common which is why managing a construction project is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be. It boils down to critical path scheduling, which is making sure you manage the items that impact schedule to make sure those are always on schedule.

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  • Juan Cristales
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    Investor · Willis, TX · Member since 2014 · 245 posts · 124 votes
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    I think single family builds like this are pretty easy. The challenge has been the city. They're inundated with requests and my little duplex build is not getting much attention. This is the first time it's happened so it's not common-place for us. No one's "dropped the ball" per se... we're making great time at 79 days in. 

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  • Daniel TanasaBusiness Member
    Realtor · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 351 posts · 174 votes
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    Hello Juan, 

    Congrats on making a good progress in a pretty short time. Unfortunately a lot of developers have to deal with the same delays working with the city. 

    I hope they come out soon. 

    Good luck! 

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    • Juan Cristales
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      Investor · Willis, TX · Member since 2014 · 245 posts · 124 votes
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      Quote from @Daniel Tanasa:

      Hello Juan, 

      Congrats on making a good progress in a pretty short time. Unfortunately a lot of developers have to deal with the same delays working with the city. 

      I hope they come out soon. 

      Good luck! 


       Appreciate it! 

      Juan-

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  • Chris Kersey
    Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2022 · 135 posts · 84 votes
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    Hey Juan, 

    Electrician is being lazy. 

    AC guy is likely waiting on condenser pad to be poured- Go buy a prefab one and have him instal. 

    Water tap requests need to be put in as soon as the project starts, I learned this the hard way. Borrow water from you neighbor, throw them a $50-100 so you can get the flatwork poured. 


    The duplex is looking good. Keep up the good work! 

    I am a realtor, investor and developer in central Hosuton, reach out with any other questions. 

    - Chris Kersey 

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