Jerdon Enterprise, L.P.

Why Winter is the Best Time to Plan a Construction Project

Many believe that winter is a poor time for construction due the increasingly harsh weather conditions. However, while that may be true for implementation, there are a number of benefits to planning and preparing for a construction project during the winter months.

Because the springtime weather ideally appears to be the most attractive to construction workers and contractors to begin implementation of construction plans, there is less construction happening in the winter–resulting in more supply and less demand for companies, suppliers, materials and time.

Winter is the best time to complete the desired designs and details of a construction project and solicit sub-contracting bids, as more flexibility is offered for a competitive price from a larger selection of companies. As the season shifts closer to springtime and summer, contractors’ schedules fill and it may be challenging to find a reliable, affordable construction company due to competition and busyness.

Depending on the size and complexity of an envisioned structure–including spontaneous but needed approvals and revisions–construction project duration may vary. Proactive, sufficient design planning allows construction building to run more smoothly–potentially providing a lessened project duration while offering significant cost savings.

Whether your construction planning needs to hold off until the springtime or summer, or winter planning complies best with your schedule, Jerdon Enterprise will persist to seek out the best value of every project–no matter the function, size or duration.

At Jerdon, we believe winter months can bring long-term benefits to the end user–such as a lowered budget, greater devoted attention and more time for estimating, allowing a simpler plan-to-build transition.

When our clients begin construction planning in the winter months, the civil engineering professionals at Jerdon are ready to break ground when the weather turns–transforming an idea into a reality. Contact us today to get started.