20 2 2 O UT L O O K— What To Anticipate When It Comes To Project Planning — By Mike Schultis, SSI Construction —
shortcomings we all need to be aware of? Will there still be shortages in materials and labor, and will expectations change based on these new factors? Will we continue to see an expansion in the new construction market or will we begin to see a greater shift into renovating existing associations? How do we start to manage these expectations in the future?
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Will we see expansion in new construction or a greater shift into extensively renovating and remodelling existing associations?
We are all aware of the disruption in the global supply chain which has put extreme pressure on the delivery of goods and services to our local markets. It may be deceptive in that most products are available, but one missing component in the assembly upsets the total equation and necessitates the evaluation of alternatives.
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s we look at the condominium industry and forecast into the year ahead, what are some of the highlights and
The creative solution comes from consultants and contractors working together to find assemblies that are compatible and meet the design requirements.
Board members may have to be open to materials that are readily available.
Board members may have to be open to products and finishes that are more readily available or be willing to wait until those products are available in enough quantity to do the project. Having a hyper-focus on pre-construction and planning will help to avoid any major delays on upcoming projects.
Mitigating Labor Shortage Concerns
Another concern going into 2022 is the current labor force in the construction industry and working through the pent-up demand from COVID. There has been a steady decrease in the number of workers entering the construction trades over the past decade which has led to a perfect storm of too much work, not enough labor, and not enough materials.
Local and national construction associations like Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) have created outreach programs to engage and entice the next generation into the industry. In Washington State alone trade schools like the Construction Institute Training Council (CITC), have opened several new locations and currently have 1,200 apprentices this year and over 8,000 continuing education students.
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