Suntec Build - Learnings 2014 07 15

Things to remember for the next outlet build:
1. Activation of sub contractors takes at least 1 week, if not 2.  Especially if the project has been repeatedly delayed.
2. Waterproofing of the kitchen floor is a number 1 activity.  But before that can occur, the walls for the kitchen need to go up.
3. Roof can come in at the start of the very end of the project.  There are other ways to hang stuff (i-beams, usually)
4. Licenses for temporary water/electricity and work permits need to be signed off asap, even if before the work begins.  Any delay when workers are on site are no good.
5. Contractors (like any good project managers) have buffer in their schedules.  Need to push to reduce those buffers.  Many trades can be done in parallel.