Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done when you’re managing a number of roofing projects at the same time? Who doesn’t!

If you’re running several roofing jobs at once, you want to make good use of time so that you’ll hit your deadlines … and stay on budget.

If you’re looking for ways to be more efficient and help your roofing crews work smarter, here are eight strategies for roofing project management that can help you do more in less time. 

Start early

Start your day 30 minutes earlier than the rest of your staff. This gives you time to plan out the day and deal with any issues that might have come up.

Avoid multitasking

Set aside dedicated time for routine tasks: Split your day into blocks of time for each activity and try to concentrate on the specific activity without multitasking. 

Use your calendar

Create a task list for your project and put things in your calendar or organizer. They’ll be quick reminders as you go from job to job.

One touch rule

Touch each paper or open each email just once. Then decide what you’re going to do with it on the spot. This will save you a bunch of time that’s often wasted hunting for emails or documents.

Don’t hesitate to delegate

You can’t do it all yourself. So create a team you can trust and empower them to make sure the work gets done properly.

Get a drone’s eye view

Improve the accuracy of your roof measurements with EagleView, a powerful app that takes drone shots of roofs and lets you measure a roof without physically getting up there or even being onsite. Ask your Gibson sales rep about our special pricing offer for Eagleview.

Take control with tech tools

Project management software can save you a ton of time and there are plenty to choose from. Find one that’s easy to use and lets you plan and track projects, schedule crews, collaborate with people on your team, and deliver projects on time.

Work with a trusted supplier

Make sure you work with a roofing supplier you can count on. At Gibson Building Supply, we dedicate a rep to your business who’ll work with you to find and deliver the right materials at the right price.

Looking for other time-saving ways to run your business? Check out our tips to Make Your Mobile Business Life Easier. If you want to talk to someone, just give your Gibson Rep a call. Everyone on our team is always happy to help in any way they can.