Supply chain problems continue to present many challenges to the construction industry. With rising costs, low availability of materials, and transportation issues, construction projects get delayed or shelved, and clients become unhappy. Construction companies, like yours, are going to need to stay more vigilant than ever when it comes to the economy, regulations, and staffing issues as it pertains to the supply chain. Fortunately, there are strategies you can implement to lessen the impact. Continue reading to learn more about how to manage supply chain disruptions in construction.

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Understanding Supply Chain Disruptions in Construction

There are many things that can influence supply chain issues.

• Material shortages: Delays in sourcing essential construction materials like lumber, steel, and concrete can contribute to rising costs and postponing projects.
• Labor shortages: Skilled labor gaps create problems when work needs to be done, but there’s no one available to do it.
• Transportation delays: Shipment delays or cancelations arise due to transportation issues created by rising fuel costs, shipping backlogs, or weather conditions.
• Regulatory and compliance changes: Unexpected changes in tariffs, trade policies, or local regulations can stall or halt projects and wreak havoc on budgets and timelines.

Strategic Planning to Minimize Risks

When you have a plan to address supply chain risks, you ensure that your projects remain on schedule and on budget. Not taking the time to make plans and address problems before they happen is a recipe for disaster.

• Inventory forecasting: Data is king, and using your data analytics to predict material needs ensures that your construction projects don’t run out.
• Sourcing local materials: Getting your building materials from local suppliers reduces reliance on international imports and relieves you of the whims of international trade concerns.
• On-demand labor: Partnering with staffing companies means you’ll always have a workforce of skilled tradespeople ready to work and flex with your needs.
• Proactive communication channels: Building strong relationships with business partners and workforce providers means you respond to supply chain disruptions more effectively across the board.

How Tempstar Staffing Can Support Your Construction Company

Labor shortages impact the supply chain in numerous ways. Tempstar Staffing can help address those issues quickly, so you can get back to what you do best.

• Rapid response hiring: Tempstar can quickly fill gaps caused by supply chain disruptions and meet your needs wherever and whenever they’re at.
• Skilled trade recruitment: Tempstar sources qualified workers from all industries, including skilled tradespeople with niche expertise.
• Flexibility in workforce planning: All projects have a start and end. If you have busy seasons or periods of high project loads, Tempstar can meet your staffing needs season to season.
• Compliance and risk management: Safety is critical to keeping construction projects on schedule. Tempstar ensures proper licensing and safety certifications to keep employees safe and on the job.

Having a plan for how to manage supply chain disruptions in construction is critical, and Tempstar Staffing can play a critical part in making sure your plan runs smoothly without a hitch. Get in touch with us today to learn more!