A team is a combination of machines, equipment, human resources and vehicles that are organised together on projects. Teams are carefully assembled to fulfil the specific requirements of a project.
Teams
Efficient resource management through team planning in the construction industry
The construction industry is characterised by working in teams, groups or columns. These consist of personnel and inventory resources. There are also teams that are defined by a chief fitter or foreman. A team typically works together over long periods of time, with only occasional changes due to absences.
Definition of teams, groups and columns
Teams, groups and crews in the construction industry consist of a combination of machines, equipment, human resources and vehicles. These combinations are carefully put together to fulfil the specific requirements of a project. For example, a team may consist of an excavator, a lorry, a driver and several construction workers, all working together to complete a specific task.
The importance of team planning in the construction industry
Team planning plays a crucial role in the success of construction projects. Careful planning and coordination of teams can increase efficiency and maximise productivity. Teams that work together over longer periods of time develop a better understanding of their members' working methods and strengths, resulting in smoother and more efficient project delivery.
Benefits of long-term team collaboration
Long-term team collaboration brings decisive advantages:
Increased efficiency: teams that work together regularly develop well-rehearsed workflows.
Higher productivity: Well-organised teams can complete tasks faster and more effectively.
Better communication: Teams that work together on a long-term basis have better internal communication.
Creating teams in Vanillaplan
Creating and managing teams in Vanillaplan is quick and easy:
Creating the team: the team is created as a category in the master data.
Allocation of resources: The created team is provided with the necessary personnel and inventory resources.
Resource planning: Orders or project phases are allocated to the available teams.
FAQs on the planning of teams
What role does team planning play in the success of construction projects?
Careful team planning is critical to the success of construction projects as it increases efficiency and maximises productivity. Teams that work together over the long term develop a better understanding of the working methods and strengths of their members and communication within the team improves.
How are teams created in Vanillaplan?
Teams are created in three steps: In the first step, the team is created in the master data, followed by the allocation of resources to the team. Finally, orders are scheduled to the created teams in the resource planning.