Turning the Holiday Slowdown into a Strategic Advantage Insights from Omar Martinez, Senior Project Manager at Lewis Retail Centers Key Takeaways The holiday season naturally slows construction but it doesn’t have to slow your momentum December is the perfect time to refine processes, upgrade technology, and train teams Proactive preparation in Q4 leads to faster starts and happier tenants in Q1 At Lewis Retail Centers, we turn seasonal slowdowns into competitive advantages Seeing Opportunity in a Seasonal Slowdown Seasonal slowdowns are a reality in construction, but they can also be an opportunity. Instead of hitting pause, the Lewis Retail Centers team uses this time to position projects for a strong start in the new year. Insights from Omar Martinez Here’s how Omar Martinez, Senior Project Manager, puts it: “As the holidays approach, construction naturally slows, manpower thins, municipalities close, and utilities pause. We see this as a chance to strengthen projects, refining processes, leveraging technology for better cost tracking, and preparing teams to hit the ground running in the new year, turning seasonal slowdowns into competitive advantages.” How We Make the Most of December During December, our teams focus on: Fine-tuning schedules with fresh data Implementing or upgrading project-management and cost-tracking tools Conducting in-depth team training and process reviews Pre-positioning materials and permits for an immediate strong start in Q1 Strengthening relationships with trade partners during a quieter period The Result While most of the industry is just getting back into gear after the holidays, Lewis Retail Centers projects are already accelerating, delivering faster timelines and higher client satisfaction.
