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Managing Delays & Adjustments for Roofing

The Managing Delays & Adjustments workflow provides roofing contractors with a structured system for handling setbacks. It covers monitoring weather impacts, rescheduling crews, updating material deliveries, and communicating with clients. By following this checklist, roofing companies reduce downtime, prevent miscommunication, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from transparency and confidence in the contractor’s professionalism. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, roofing contractors can adapt quickly, strengthen credibility, and deliver projects more reliably.

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