Project Details:
Location: San Antonio, TX
Project Value: $8.9 Million
General Contractor: NRP Contractors, LLC.
Rio Lofts
Overview:
Project Overview
Our firm provided scheduler and project controls support for the construction of Rio Lofts, a new four-story multifamily apartment building. The development consists of 81 affordable housing units and a central community center offering a laundry facility, business center, and fitness room. The project also includes outdoor amenities such as a swimming pool, picnic tables, and BBQ grilling areas. Together, these features created a vibrant, community-focused environment for residents and visitors.
Scope of Services
We began with developing a detailed CPM baseline schedule aligned with funding milestones and phased construction activities. Close collaboration with the design and construction teams allowed accurate sequencing of sitework, foundations, vertical construction, and interiors. Using monthly progress updates, we tracked actual start and finish dates, trade performance, and material delivery timing. Thus, the use of regular coordination meetings ensured that schedule updates reflected field conditions and stakeholder priorities.
Approach and Execution
Our proactive approach emphasized early detection of risks and schedule optimization strategies. When delays emerged during structural framing and MEP installations, we analyzed their impact and proposed viable recovery plans. We monitored schedule float and critical path shifts to anticipate downstream impacts. Through earned value tracking, we aligned percent-complete metrics with schedule health to support better resource planning. We implemented short-interval look-ahead schedules to assist the general contractor with weekly trade coordination. Moreover, these updates reduced conflicts, especially during interior finishes and amenity installations. We also created executive dashboards highlighting schedule performance, critical variances, and forecasted milestone shifts. This supported faster decision-making by the project team and ownership group.
Results and Value for Rio Lofts
Our schedule management enabled consistent progress despite labor market fluctuations and material delays. The project reached substantial completion within the original contract duration. Our schedule transparency and coordination tools helped keep the construction team aligned and accountable. Outdoor amenity completion was tightly coordinated with occupancy targets, ensuring phased turnover occurred without delay. Furthermore, the client praised our team’s responsiveness and ability to translate schedule data into clear, actionable insights.
Conclusion
Rio Lofts showcases our ability to manage project controls on mid-sized multifamily developments. With practical tools and precise scheduling, we drove results from groundbreaking to occupancy. Our firm continues to support developers with proven solutions that deliver confidence, clarity, and control.