In my last two columns, I wrote about six behaviors to build the foundation for quality labor plans and the four steps to adopting an iterative approach to the build plan process.

The conundrum is: Time is of the essence, and planning our work needs to happen quickly to get into a proactive stance on a large construction project.

Building a labor plan for a construction project often feels more complex than it should. 

) As major subcontractors, we have a voice in the process. We should use that voice to ensure we drive predictability into the schedule and help ensure success for our customers and teammates.