5 tips to save money in bad weather
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5 tips to save money in bad weather

“Repeatedly bad weather in winter can be very demanding for construction professionals and may result in site arrest. But these stops that delay the site represent a cost to the company. Indeed, the construction industry is considered “weather-sensitive,” meaning the weather has a large impact on its operations. This also applies to the agricultural or tourism sector. Here are some practical tips on how to limit the time and money you spend this winter due to bad weather.

1. Use historical weather data to your advantage.

5 tips to save money in bad weather

Getting weather data from your workplace can be very helpful. Try to plan your work based on these basic data, because weather conditions are frequent in each region. Lille and Marseille, Brittany and Alsace do not have the same historical meteorological data. Weather forecast based on the weather forecast for the last few years - the right way to plan your work. This exercise will take a little of your time, but it can save you days of bad weather and unexpected problems.

2. Expect rainy days.

5 tips to save money in bad weather

🌧️ It's harder to be accurate in rain ...

Plan at least a week of work more than you would expect if the site were running in the summer. For a simple reason: it rains more often in winter. Even if the site doesn't stop, it slows down. The more realistic your plan is, the more delays you will avoid. The point of a good forecast is to avoid any surprises that will cost you time and money. It's best to overestimate the time which your team will need to complete the project. If bad weather days are slowing down your project more than expected, consider hiring a few more temporary workers .

During construction sites and especially in bad weather, you should provide your workers with shelter to protect them.

3. Don't make hasty decisions.

Do you come to the place in the morning and see an impending thunderstorm? Don't send your workers home straight away. You pay for the first hour and send them home: you wasted your time and work day. So wait for the storm to pass. Most of the time, the storm will pass. If your employees are still there, they can return to work, and you will not lose a whole working day ... If you want to send your workers home, make sure you have enough weather evidence.

4. Protect your equipment and construction equipment in bad weather.

5 tips to save money in bad weather

Dirt, the enemy for your sites .

Make sure your employees correct reflexes for defense x material during the storm. It is important to know how to store and protect equipment and materials in the best and safest way. For example, prepare a specific protocol that tells your employees how to proceed. Remember to protect all equipment, even equipment that you think will not be damaged. Also, have good insurance for your vehicles. Bad weather changes working conditions, you need to be careful with mud, the ground can get slippery, etc. Bad weather can damage your machines. You can use a storage container to store and protect your equipment.

5. Encourage your employees to be even more vigilant.

One in three construction workers work more than 20 hours outdoors per week ... The weather affects their daily life. Bad weather creates poor working conditions for your employees. The cold makes the task more difficult, and their bodies become more fragile. Working in extreme temperatures (below 5 ° C or above 30 ° C) is one of 10 contributors to harsh working conditions, according to government officials. Workers should be well covered and not make sudden movements. In addition, moisture makes the floor slippery, which increases the risk of falling. Industrial accidents are numerous in the construction sector. In bad weather, they happen more often.Industrial accidents not only negatively affect the health of your employees, but also slow down your project. So make safety a priority .

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