Front-Load Selections That Drive the Schedule
Windows, skylights, custom stairs, HVAC equipment, and millwork set your timeline. Approve these before filing so purchase orders can drop as soon as permits land. Create a long-lead register with order dates, shop drawing deadlines, and delivery targets, and review it weekly with your GC.
Two-Week Look-Aheads & Just-In-Time Deliveries
Run rolling 2-week look-aheads that link tasks to specific materials (e.g., insulation inspection ➝ order drywall; stair install ➝ order rails/guards). Schedule just-in-time deliveries to keep the site lean and reduce damage in tight stairwells.
Alternates and Mockups
Pre-approve A/B alternates for anything with risky lead times (tile, decorative lights) and require field mockups for critical interfaces (skylight shaft, knee-wall millwork reveals) to avoid rework.
Grab a printable procurement matrix and lead-time tracker in our NYC Attic Remodeling Service project management toolkit.