Efficiency on the job site does not occur by accident. It requires specific actions. As with any aspect of our business, if we want consistent results then our actions must also be consistent.
While the specifics can vary widely between paint contracting companies, certain key principles must followed. These principles are organization and planning. Without both inefficiency will result.
Most jobs are essentially the same. Work must progress in a certain order, and specific issues must be considered and addressed. While the preparation may vary, each surface requires some type of preparation. While masking and protection methods may vary, some type of masking and/ or surface preparation must occur. While the extent and type of clean up will vary, some type of clean up must occur.
The order of these tasks is generally the same, as are the specific steps taken to achieve the desired results. Problems occur when those steps aren’t followed, or are followed out of order. When those steps are in the form of written procedures, and properly trained, job site efficiency can increase.
With the proper planning and organization we can identify the precise steps that should be taken on any particular job. The Project Manager then has the responsibility of ensuring that those steps are followed.
