Managing Delays & Adjustments for Landscaping
The Managing Delays & Adjustments workflow supports landscaping contractors by providing a structured method for handling schedule disruptions. It covers rescheduling crews, adjusting material deliveries, updating clients, and coordinating with other trades. By following this process, landscaping companies reduce downtime, prevent disputes, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from transparency and confidence in the contractor’s reliability. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, landscaping contractors can protect profitability, strengthen trust, and deliver projects consistently even when adjustments are needed.
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
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