How Public Holidays Can Affect Building and Construction Production
- Renee Gellion
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Public holidays are a well-deserved break from the daily grind, allowing time to recharge and spend quality moments with family and friends.
However, in the building and construction industry, they can also bring cause disruptions to project timelines, procurement schedules and overall workflow. With Easter and ANZAC Day approaching this April, it's important to plan ahead to minimise delays and ensure your business continues to run smoothly.
How Public Holidays Impact Construction Production
- Delayed Material Deliveries & Procurement
Many suppliers and manufacturers close during public holidays, meaning orders placed just before the break may experience delays. This can affect the entire project timeline, especially if essential materials arrive later than expected.
- Team Availability & Scheduling Challenges
With tradies and subcontractors taking time off, labour shortages can impact your projects’ progress. If not planned properly, sites may experience downtime or require reorganisation of tasks, which can lead to inefficiencies and increased costs.
- Extended Approval & Compliance Processes
Government offices, councils, and certifiers often operate on reduced hours or close during public holidays. If your project requires permits or approvals, these delays can impact construction schedules.
- Increased Costs Due to Overtime & Catch-Up Work
To make up for lost time, builders may need to schedule overtime or fast-track certain aspects of the build. This can lead to increased labour costs, higher stress levels, and rushed decision-making that could compromise quality.
How ACS Helps You Stay on Track While Enjoying Family Time
ACS understands the importance of maintaining productivity while also allowing Melbourne and regional Victorian builders and business owners to step away and enjoy well-earned rest during holiday periods. Our estimation, procurement and project assistance processes are designed help create a seamless workflow, even when public holidays create disruptions.
1. Smart Estimation & Procurement to Stay Ahead
ACS’s estimation and procurement processes allow you to lock in materials and orders in advance, avoiding last-minute delays and price fluctuations, ensuring everything is accounted for before the holiday period, keeping your project on schedule.
2. ConSmart: Your Digital Construction Hub
Our custom-built platform, ConSmart, allows builders to manage projects effortlessly.
Enjoy Easter & ANZAC Day Without Work Stress
Public holidays should be a time for rest, reflection, and family—not last-minute work stress.
ACS can help you step away from work with confidence.
Get in touch with us today to streamline your processes.
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