Detailed planning improves productivity | Features

A typical week’s look-ahead form filled out by trade contractors
How building contractor Simons performed in the week from 16 November 1998
Activity	Make-ready needs	Target %	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Complete %	Reason for delay
Public WCs
Install laminated panels		100	←				→			80	late materials
Install toilet cubicles	laminated panels in place	100	←				→			100
Install mirrors		100			←	→				0	change in priorities
BAA signage		100				←	→			80	supplier pre-requisite
Doors and ironmongery	prime/undercoat frames	100	←				→			50	supplier pre-requisite
Reclaim Hall
Install magnagrid ceiling	services	60	←				→			60	insufficient labour
Hang CIBA GEIGY panels		60	←				→			60
B/Work to G.L 42		100	↔							0	pm/cm pre-requisite
Remove hoarding 12	airside/landside barrier in place	50	↔							0	pm/cm pre-requisite
Terracotta bulkhead		100	←				→			0	materials not delivered
Workable backlog
Firestop G.L 42	services complete	100	←	→						100

Cost data
Package	Cost (£)
Floor finishes	11 137
Customer service desks	4 626
Baggage handling	616 000
General building work	1 001 000
Services	659 816
Ductwork	145 883
Fire alarms	50 068
Total construction (with sundries and overheads)	2 773 832
Project fees	864 057
Planning, etc	51 570
Design development and construction efficiency	20 937
Risk and inflation	117 585
Total cost	3 827 981