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Excess inventory on construction sites creates clutter, increases costs, and risks theft or damage, a challenge Canadian contractors face daily. In Canada, construction, renovation, and demolition activities contribute significantly to waste, with estimates suggesting CRD accounts for about 12 percent of all solid waste<\/a>, based on Statistics Canada data. For 2022, total waste generated was 36.5 million tonnes, implying CRD waste could be around 4.4 million tonnes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Just-in-time delivery<\/a> practices tackle this by syncing material arrivals with project needs, cutting waste and storage costs. Proven in manufacturing, JIT is gaining traction in construction, helping contractors manage tight budgets and rising material costs. This guide outlines practical steps to implement JIT, from choosing reliable delivery partners to integrating it into your workflows.<\/p>\n Just<\/strong>\u2011<\/strong>in<\/strong>\u2011t<\/strong>ime delivery makes renovations run smoother<\/strong><\/p>\n Just-in-time delivery has been shown<\/a> to reduce waste and enhance performance on construction sites. Here\u2019s how it\u2019s able to do so:<\/p>\n Poor material timing can hold up a renovation project<\/strong><\/p>\n Poorly managed material timing can hold up critical tasks and doing so, delay projects and land construction teams with labour they\u2019re paying for but can\u2019t use effectively. In the instances where a delivery can be pushed up, it usually comes with a premium that few renovation budgets can take. Materials that arrive too early are also a problem. Most renovation sites don\u2019t have adequate storage space, and last-minute off-site options are expensive. That\u2019s why proper material timing is such an important part of keeping construction projects running smoothly.<\/p>\n Pick a delivery partner that won\u2019t let you down<\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to pick a reliable delivery partner who will provide all the advantages of a just-in-time strategy, without the hassle:<\/p>\n Tips to start using JIT without disrupting your workflow<\/strong><\/p>\n Implementing a new delivery strategy can seem daunting but here\u2019s how to start using JIT without disrupting your workflows:<\/p>\n Keep your site lean and projects on track<\/strong><\/p>\n Just-in-time delivery keeps construction sites clear of unnecessary materials, expenses, and risks. It\u2019s a vital part of building lean projects that deliver better outcomes while costing less. As construction teams face increasing materials costs, this has never been more important. Transitioning to this approach, however, requires excellent scheduling and delivery partners. Investing in these two areas will ensure that your projects get all the advantages that JIT can offer \u2013 from fewer site delays and less clutter, to better flexibility and cash flow management.<\/p>\n About the author<\/em><\/p>\n Nick Fryer is vice-president of marketing for Sheer Logistics<\/a>. Sheer offers a full range of tansportation, planning and logistics consultation services to the North American construction industry.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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