Hiring the appropriate professionals to deal with special issues is another instance where money budgeted up front can save considerable expenses and headaches later. Many facility executives believe that renovation work, because it involves an existing building, should be quicker than new construction. This misconception often leads to establishing an unrealistic schedule. The difficulty of executing the design, the design-review process, the time necessary to order materials and the contracting relationship on the project all need to be calculated into the final schedule. In addition, weather and climate concerns may limit the construction season in northern or rainy areas.
Schools often aim to complete construction projects before fall.
Businesses may need to complete the financing of a renovation before the end of their fiscal year. Sporting and recreational facilities are influenced by the start of their seasons. Schedule is also often closely related to budget in a number of ways. For example, public projects may lose their funding if not completed by a certain time. Schools and other institutions may be forced to use rented space in temporary buildings if projects run over schedule.