Why do some construction projects fail while others are successful to completion? There are several reasons.

Generally, construction projects need great leaders who lead the crew to get the job done on time, safely, and with excellence. If a crew doesn’t know what to do and when to do it because no one seems to be in charge or they’re getting mixed messages from management, how are they supposed to do their job well? Construction projects can fail when management–or the work crew–are inept, lacking knowledge to complete the job.

Sometimes newer companies fail because they’re new and they don’t yet have the experience needed to tackle a job that might be bigger than they can truly handle. It also doesn’t help when a casual approach is taken to getting the job done, rather than a professional one. Casual can mean sloppy, with too many mistakes made.

Finally, consider whether or not the project manager takes a proactive approach rather than a reactive one. You want someone who is “thinking ahead,” “thinking big picture,” and ready to problem solve quickly, instead of someone in charge who is a bit clueless as to what’s happening at the site and only reacts to problems rather than solving them.

With Astro Crane renting large cranes throughout New England, it’s important that construction project managers and crews know what they need to do before the crane is rented. Then, once the crane is on-site, it should be used swiftly and safely to lift and move things as needed. A well-organized, well-lead team can surely get the job done.