SOP Templates > Flooring > Project Management > Managing Delays & Adjustments

Managing Delays & Adjustments for Flooring

The Managing Delays & Adjustments workflow helps flooring contractors address setbacks consistently. It includes rescheduling crews, adjusting deliveries, updating timelines, and notifying clients. By standardizing this process, flooring companies reduce disruptions, prevent errors, and protect margins. Clients benefit from clear communication and reliable project execution. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, flooring contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more consistently despite delays.

Identify the source and scope of the delay (weather, materials, labor, etc.)

Evaluate impact on current and upcoming tasks

Notify project manager or lead immediately

Communicate delay to client and affected subcontractors

Review options for rescheduling, re-sequencing, or reassigning work

Check for alternate material sources or crew availability

Update project schedule with new timelines

Adjust deliveries, inspections, and subcontractor timing as needed

Document cause of delay and steps taken to resolve it

Track any added costs or schedule impacts for change orders

Monitor adjusted plan to ensure recovery progress

Debrief with team to identify how to prevent similar issues

Maintain transparent updates with client until resolved

Identify the source and scope of the delay (weather, materials, labor, etc.)

Evaluate impact on current and upcoming tasks

Notify project manager or lead immediately

Communicate delay to client and affected subcontractors

Review options for rescheduling, re-sequencing, or reassigning work

Check for alternate material sources or crew availability

Update project schedule with new timelines

Adjust deliveries, inspections, and subcontractor timing as needed

Document cause of delay and steps taken to resolve it

Track any added costs or schedule impacts for change orders

Monitor adjusted plan to ensure recovery progress

Debrief with team to identify how to prevent similar issues

Maintain transparent updates with client until resolved