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Methods and templates we use on job sites every day, written up for construction and renovation teams.
Construction schedule template: free Excel download with a Gantt chart (renovation edition)
Free Excel construction schedule template with a built-in Gantt chart: change the start date and durations and the dates update automatically. Includes 14 common renovation work items in order with typical durations, and where Excel schedules usually break down.
Daily construction log template: free Excel download, and how to write entries that hold up later
Free Excel daily site log template for renovation work: one row per day, dates and weekdays fill in from the start date. The seven fields worth recording, worked examples, and how to write entries you can actually rely on later.
How long does a renovation take? The process, the order of trades, and why projects run late
How to estimate a renovation timeline: the process from survey and design to handover, total duration by scope of work, why each trade can’t be rushed, and the six most common causes of delay. Figures are typical for homes in Taiwan.
How to choose a construction site check-in app: GPS, buddy punching, and crews who will actually use it
Clocking in on a job site is not like clocking in at an office: the location changes every day and crews have little time for their phones. Six things to check when choosing a site check-in app, common GPS problems, and how long attendance records must be kept in Taiwan.
Managing renovation sites with group chats, Excel, or an app: an honest comparison
Should a construction or renovation team run its job sites on LINE or WhatsApp groups, Excel, or a site-management app? What each does well, where each breaks down, when to switch, and how to switch without chaos.
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