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The most successful real estate developers and spec builders stay on schedule by planning ahead, staying organized, and managing communication with contractors and lenders. A great timeline isn't just a list—it's a tool to protect your budget and your margins.
If you’re building in Dallas, Tarrant, or Collin counties, keeping your timeline tight can make or break the deal. Here’s how to stay on track.
Even the best plans run into delays. But many timeline issues are preventable—and come from:
Every week your project drags out means extra holding costs, insurance, taxes, and potentially missed market timing. That’s why timeline management needs to start before you break ground.
Don’t wait until the loan funds to start calling contractors. Your:
…should all be identified and ready before closing.
Let them know your projected closing date and desired start date so they can slot you into their calendar. Waiting until closing to line up your team is a major reason builds get delayed.
Your construction schedule should be broken into clear phases:
Assign estimated dates to each phase—and share them with your lender if you're using a draw-based loan, like those offered by Silverton Capital. This helps align funding releases with real construction progress.
Permit delays can derail even the best-laid plans.
You should:
If your project is in a city with long lead times, build that into your schedule—and communicate with your lender so they’re not waiting for a green light to release funds.
No matter how dialed-in your plan is, something will go sideways. Weather, sick crews, delayed inspections—it happens.
Add 10–15% time buffer to your timeline so one hiccup doesn’t collapse the whole project.
For example: if your builder says the project will take 20 weeks, plan for 22–23. This sets proper expectations with investors, agents, and your lender—and helps you avoid stress later.
One of the most effective things you can do: run a 15-minute weekly check-in.
Ask:
A consistent rhythm of communication keeps everyone accountable—and makes it easier to catch issues early, before they cost you time.
Using a private lender? Your funds will likely be disbursed in draws, tied to project milestones.
To prevent funding delays:
At Silverton Capital, we offer flexible draw schedules for ground-up builds, and we fund quickly when documentation is organized.
Most builders fall behind in the final 10%. Why?
But this phase is critical. Delays here can affect appraisals, sales listings, or refinancing timelines.
Stay focused through the finish line—and have your real estate agent prepped to list while the final items are wrapping up.
Construction timelines don’t manage themselves. To stay on track, you need:
At Silverton Capital, we help builders and investors across Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties stay on schedule with fast, flexible new construction loans.
Breaking ground soon?
Apply with Silverton Capital for new construction financing that moves at the speed of your build.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, financial, or investment advice. Please consult with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.