Regardless of the type of construction project you wish to undertake, having a quality construction management professional alongside the team is essential for not only getting the job done, but getting it done right, the first time.
Construction management essentially provides insight for the project’s schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope and function, with responsibility to ensure the project is successful and runs smoothly while representing the owner’s interest.
Here are some reasons why a construction management company is a necessary element to any building project.
Increased efficiency
Without a doubt, construction managers help drive improved efficiency in construction projects. Two common issues that may arise within many projects usually centre on going over-budget or extending the estimated timeline for completion. This occurs when one stakeholder within the project is unable to finish their portion on time or fail to provide necessary information to other members working on the project, producing a continued delay throughout.
However, enlisting the help of an experienced construction manager alongside development enables close coordination of the various stakeholders involved in the project. They will act as the mediation between the design and engineering teams on behalf of clients, while maintaining communication between all parties. With their understanding of the flow of construction projects and their goal of ensuring a designated outcome will prevail, construction managers are capable of ensuring that each group involved operate proficiently throughout the duration of the development, providing a great return on investment.
Greater accountability
Maintaining accountability of each of the various teams involved within a project can be considered a challenging process, especially if workers fail to recognise signs that work being invoiced doesn’t align with the work completed, resulting in costly delays.
While mistakes are bound to occur, it is essential to identify these errors and chart a course to address and solve this as quickly as possible, whether this is in relation to invoices or document retention. As a result, construction managers are responsible for any information obtained throughout the project, allowing any potential disputes to be resolved quickly and efficiently through these records – with minimal impact and stress for the client.
Expertise
Construction managers are uniquely qualified through combined education and experience to work with the varied teams involved in a project to help in determining a detailed schedule and budget, while also establishing plans for project safety, security and risk management. Evidently, they understand what each of the other entities in a construction project, relying on their knowledge to identify and minimise potential risks the project may undertake. As a result, a construction manager will ensure you are working as a team with the right experience necessary to bring your project to life.
Facilitated communication
As with many positions, communication is key between workers involved in a construction project with poor examples resulting in inaccurate results and costly delays. As construction management are engaged in the early stages of development, the team is able to sit with the owner and clearly translate the desired outcome for the project into a strategic plan.
To ensure workers remain on the same page, this guidepost ensures what direction the project is to head in, with all workers obtaining a better understanding on the project from the beginning to end and consequently, reducing the chances of any issues or delays.
Essentially, construction management acts as the voice for all team members, allowing the project to move along within the budgetary and timeline constraints, as well as align with the owner’s stated objectives and ensure the project delivers against these.
Organisation
Finally, construction management professionals are also involved in the small details that can make or break your project. The complete construction process can be simplified with construction management, as one central team is responsible for the coordination and organisation of all parties. With any unexpected setbacks arising that may impact production, construction management are essential in dealing with and making adjustments that do not impact time or costs, while working to alleviate any stress for the client.
With construction management in place overseeing everything from on-site safety to contract administration, your project will without a doubt run smoothly, to budget and be delivered on time. Project management makes sure the right people do the right things at the right times, the result: a successful, stress-free project!
For more on our construction management experience, get in touch with our team.
