Realtors outsource functions, re-train staff

DLF is also getting its senior staff to work as co-ordinators to deal with various outsourced work

Faced with prolonged slowdown in residential sales and rising costs, property developers are doing everything possible -- from outsourcing and skilling their staff to laying off mediocre performers -- to improve productivity.
 
For instance, DLF, the country's largest developer, has outsourced functions like design, project management and architecture to external professionals. It is also getting its senior staff to work as co-ordinators to deal with various outsourced work.
 
It has hired proof consultants in areas such as mechanical, structural, electrical and other areas who work on optimisation and higher efficiencies.
 
“By doing this, we get time to