Building a hotel is no small feat. A modern facility must wear multiple hats. While lodging is expected, hotels also handle recreation, entertainment, and food and beverages. With so many moving parts, it is easy to see why many hotel construction projects miss the mark on the end product. Budget overages and delayed openings are endemic to an industry whose customers are often value-minded and always on a schedule. 

Fortunately, there is a new approach to getting a hotel project from ground zero to bustling with patrons–Hotel Solutions, a full service hotel project management team. Keep reading as we explore the diverse challenges facing hotel construction and how the Hotel Solutions team finds a better way to manage them. 

Material Supply Issues

There is a list of issues when it comes to material supply at hotel sites. 

Material shortages cause significant delays. Insufficient quantity, wrong parts–you name it. It is a major interruption to workflows. Many times, project managers are forced to take last-second measures to obtain the correct materials. This almost always leads to higher costs. It also poses the risk of having specialized workers play “go-fer” to go and get the materials. This pulls them away from their core competency, resulting in further cost and job site inefficiency. 

Material surpluses are also problematic. What do you do with thousands of dollars worth of materials that cannot be used? It creates logistical challenges to return and/or resell them. Storing them is expensive. However, they can’t be left sitting around the site. Standing materials inhibit the flow of operations. They are also sitting ducks for theft and weather-related damage. 

Job Site Theft and Weather Challenges

Construction theft is an increasingly acute concern for project managers. According to recent statistics, upwards of $1 billion dollars worth of tools and machinery are stolen from construction sites each year. The rising cost of lumber has also made it an unprecedented target of theft in recent years. This underscores the need for comprehensive security at construction sites. Unfortunately, many projects are woefully underprepared in this regard.

Weather challenges are also becoming increasingly complex in the era of climate change. Not only are raw materials at risk due to standard moisture and UV exposure, but entire sites are at constant threat of fire, flood, and hurricane-force winds, depending on the area. This highlights the need for adequate storage and job site weather protection. It also necessitates broader insurance coverage, but carriers are increasingly loath to issue policies. 

Cost Overages

Due in part to the aforementioned issues, it is increasingly difficult for hotel projects to stay within budget. The significant gap between labor availability and material supply often results in projects hiring outside consultants to come in and clean up the logistical mess. Not only do these types of emergency management professionals carry a heavy financial tag themselves, but many other cost inefficiencies arise along the way. New subcontractors have to be trained and brought up to speed on the project. Costly re-work scenarios are often discovered. Switching material providers mid-project can result in contract breaches and price premiums for expedited supply. 

Construction Blockers

Construction blockers occur when a job site stalls while waiting for “upstream” parts of the project to conclude. For example, even if the window professionals are on time and ready to go, they can’t do anything but stand around and wait if the frame is not complete. Blockers can occur for any number of reasons. Material shortages, weather delays, contractor error, labor shortfalls, or really any other issue that inhibits workflow. They are often the result of poor hotel project management and a failure to account for risks and have the proper contingency plans in place. 

Delayed Handover

The many challenges faced by a hotel job site often culminate in the greatest threat of all–delayed handover. Each day that the project is not ready on time is a day that the construction firm is not available to work on subsequent projects. In addition, the hotel has to postpone revenue generation. It is a lose-lose for all parties involved and can significantly damage the reputation and bottom line of the construction firm and hotel alike. 

How Can Hotel Solutions Help When Constructing Hotels?

Hotel Solutions specializes in providing end-to-end project management for hotel construction and renovation projects, making them an invaluable partner for developers looking to build or upgrade their properties. Their expertise covers everything from sourcing high-quality building materials to managing complex logistics, ensuring that every aspect of the project is handled with precision and care. By offering a streamlined approach, they help reduce the risk of delays and cost overruns, allowing developers to focus on delivering a superior guest experience.

Developers simply provide the project plans, and the Hotel Solutions management team supplies them with a detailed materials cost for the entire project. Once terms are agreed upon, the team takes over the supply, transportation, storage, staging, and security of all project building materials. This meticulous on-site management guarantees seamless coordination with builders, guaranteeing that they have the exact material they need at the moment they need them. 

In addition to their logistical expertise, Hotel Solutions brings significant cost savings through their established relationships with suppliers and vendors. Their team works closely with clients to understand the specific needs of each project, customizing solutions that align with budgetary constraints and timelines. This personalized approach not only accelerates the construction process but also enhances the overall quality of the build, ensuring that the finished hotel meets the highest standards of excellence. With Hotel Solutions managing the intricacies of the project, developers can be confident in achieving a successful, on-time hotel opening.

Choose Experience and Efficiency in Hotel Construction Management

When it comes to hotel construction, labor shortages and material supply gaps can be the death knell to budgets and timelines. By partnering with a full-service hotel project management team, your project can seamlessly navigate these turbulent waters and let your builders focus on what they do best. Contact Hotel Solutions today for a more seamless experience on your next hotel project.