design - planning - management
THE PROJECT is beginning to take shape. The Due Diligence is almost complete and the Planning Phase is well under way. Based on the preliminary information gathered, it is time to head out to the field to start determining what’s “Out There.” The next step for your construction project is the Site Investigation.
Here is a list of items that should be included in the site investigation(s): Continue reading this post…
You may have a garage full of tools, a truck with empty Mt. Dew bottles in the bed, and your Saturday afternoon free for This Old House, but, a General Contractor, these do not make.
Everybody says that you can save money by being your own General Contractor, but what no one says is how much time it will take out of your normal daily life and the value of that time. Yes, you may save money, but like any complicated process, it may not be worth it.
You may want to consider the following items before embarking on this new adventure: Continue reading this post…
This article is the first in a series of 10 articles to follow that will detail items that every Developer, Construction Manager, or Owner should consider prior to undertaking a construction project of any size. The “10 Essentials” will list the various stages in the planning and management processes to achieve the goals of your project and ensure that your project will be a success.
The overall theme of these articles to educate the reader on the importance of planning, management, and tracking of Construction Projects. Some items may not be required for every project, but consideration should be given to the topics listed below prior and during your construction project.
The items listed broadly cover commercial, industrial, and governmental projects, but many items can also be applied to residential construction as well.
We hear this question quite often, and it is one with a broad answer that covers many areas and issues related to development and construction.
CMAA defines the Construction Manager (CM) role as follows: Continue reading this post…