Is Spring the Best Season for Construction?

When you’re planning to launch a construction project, you may often wonder when it’s the best time of year to begin.

Is it more ideal to break ground in the spring when the weather is subtle? Or are there benefits to building in the summer and winter months, also known as the off-season? In the construction industry, building generally begins to immerse in the springtime and it’s a season that many consider to be ideal for launching their projects.

For optimal construction, dry and cool weather is the best. When you start a project in the spring season, you have several months with favorable weather to complete the project–as opposed to summer when the heat can be unbearable and winter when ice can become a safety hazard. Excess humidity and moisture in the summer can also cause delays to projects–such as longer drying times for concrete and paint and warping or molding of building materials.

Once the summer solstice hits in June, we start heading back into winter. By starting the project in the spring, construction workers can maximize their time with more hours of sunlight in a day. But don’t let those cold months go waste – teams can use them for planning and finalizing stages of the project. That way, when spring arrives, you can hit the ground running.

However, because the spring is a popular and demanding season for construction, it is important to plan ahead to get the team you want and the timeline you need them in–as well as the equipment and supplies that are required to take on the project.

As an experienced civil engineering contractor, Jerdon Enterprise is ready to take on any project. Our highly-trained professionals complete a range of diverse projects on time and on budget, while exceeding expectations.

Plan ahead with Jerdon. Contact us today for a quote.