Building your home should be one of the happiest moments of your life

A practical guide for property owners planning or managing residential construction

• Incomplete planning before construction begins
  One of the most common reasons for delays is starting work without finalising designs, drawings, and specifications. Frequent changes during execution slow down progress, disrupt schedules, and affect coordination between teams. Spending adequate time on planning layouts, materials, and services before construction starts helps avoid avoidable pauses later.
• Delayed decision-making by homeowners
  Construction involves many interconnected decisions. When approvals for materials, finishes, or layout changes are delayed, on-site work often comes to a standstill. Creating a decision timeline and shortlisting options early allows work to continue smoothly without unnecessary interruptions.
• Poor coordination between multiple stakeholders
  Architects, contractors, vendors, and consultants must work in alignment. When responsibilities are unclear or communication is fragmented, tasks get repeated or delayed. A clear workflow, defined roles, and a single coordination point help maintain consistency and pace on site.
• Material availability and supply chain issues
  Delays frequently occur when materials are finalised or ordered mid-construction. Sudden shortages or long lead times can halt progress. Finalising material selections early and planning procurement schedules in advance significantly reduces waiting periods.
• Unrealistic timelines and external factors
  Overly aggressive schedules that ignore weather conditions, pollution graps, labour availability, or approval processes often lead to frustration and overruns. Realistic timelines include buffers for external factors, helping homeowners manage expectations and reduce stress during the build.

Prepared with care, grounded in research, and shared sincerely by Design Consortia.