Timing Issues
Posted on March 31, 2006 - Filed Under Business |
The kitchen is my first real test on planning when activities occur. As much as I’d like to hire someone to manage the work, right now that’s not feasible. While I have money to fund the kitchen work, I don’t have a unlimited supply to go all out. That means I’m playing manager.
The demolition went smoothly . . . if demolition can be called that. Walls have been brought down and photos are coming. As part of the demolition project, the walls have to be refinished: that is to say doors need to be removed, windows need to be sealed.
After two successful days of demolition, the work stopped because of the two missing areas: electrical and plumbing. The kitchen severely lacks electrical outlets. The plumbing fixtures need to be moved about two feet.
After a few phone calls, I was given a list of trusthworthy electricians and plumbers. My fingers magically start working numbers on my cellphone. The workers can come but not before next week. My kitchen sits idle until that time.
Idle time bothers me.
While I could sit here and say "I wish I would have known-", that’s not going to resolve this little snag. However, I have learned from it and I won’t make that mistake again.
With this weekend, I’ll be listing out everything that needs to be done and who’s going to be doing it . . . and when. I’ve been a project manager for years at this company. Scheduling for my own projects should be a snap.
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