Construction Management
Long Lead Items: Procurement Tips In Construction & Project Management
On construction projects of all sizes, maintaining the schedule is paramount. While most projects experience some level of delay, a construction project can be heavily impacted, derailed and even cancelled when certain items in the scope don’t go as planned. This includes items with a long lead time – items that take a long time to actually get in hand. It’s extremely important that long lead items run smoothly through their entire process; from procurement to installation. In this article, we’re breaking down the procurement strategy for long lead items in construction, along with a few tips to consider!