Ever been on a job site where the crew shows up ready to work, but the materials aren’t there yet? Everyone just stands around, burning time — and money.

Or maybe you’ve had that sinking feeling when a client calls asking, “Why is the project behind schedule?” and you don’t have a solid answer.

If you’ve been in construction long enough, you’ve probably lived through both. The truth is, even the best teams fall victim to scheduling mistakes. And when they do, the ripple effect is brutal — missed milestones, higher costs, frustrated crews, and unhappy clients.

According to McKinsey, big construction projects take 20% longer than planned. And yes, scheduling problems are a huge reason why.

But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be this way. Most scheduling mistakes are avoidable. And with the right tools (hello, OConstruction), you can keep your projects moving like clockwork.

Let’s walk through the five most common scheduling mistakes — the ones I’ve seen over and over — and more importantly, how to avoid them.

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