Construction Management
If you ever were involved in construction projects, of course, you have already heard about Construction Managers, but if not – don’t worry; we are here to help. Let’s say that every construction site is some kind of organism that has a lot of moving and already settled parts, and every piece consists of people and special machinery. All of the work should be precisely planned and coordinated so everything will be done properly.
What Construction Project Manager does?
It is best to describe Construction Project Management as managing construction projects, but the important thing is, all types of projects are mission-based. That means the project manager’s job ends with a complete project. To fully understand this term, we should look at the term “project management”, meaning handling responsibilities and resources over the entire cycle of the project, assuring its quality, costs, time, and methodologies used to complete it. But, with construction project management, we must expand its meaning by including a wide range of regulations, referring to specific design and construction features. This type of administration interacts with different disciplines, such as city planning, architecture, public works, and engineering, which are meant to be handled by a qualified and experienced company.
Types of construction projects
We should name at least four different types of projects, depending on the construction sector:
- Heavy industrial construction(for example, manufaсtories)
- Residential construction and also renovations(houses and apartments)
- Commercial building (offices, stadiums, schools, hospitals, etc.)
- Engineering constructions (high importance construction, such as power generation facilities, oil and gas industries, etc.).
All of the named sectors require high construction management skills to provide a successful project on all levels. We mean that building even the smallest house or the highest skyscraper requires proper planning and handling. All construction managing companies take responsibility and administer projects from beginning to end, often managing construction on-site, assuring that development is safe and successful. All of the turnkey projects are provided with work and material warranties, so our clients can be sure that we take responsibility.
Construction Project Management little bit deeper
To make it more clear, let’s talk about what exactly a project manager does. We know for sure that he supervises the whole construction project, coordinates workers and work orders. Moreover, the Construction Managing Company estimates and negotiates costs, formulates the budget, and coordinates all details with the customer. Administration of the construction development also requires constant work with building and regulatory specialists to evade and prevent any restrictions. And another thing that is important to create and follow schedules, sticking to chosen methods and strategies.
Starting a new project
Any company that launches the construction project must understand if it’s even accomplishable. Before anything, the construction project manager does a complete project plan study to determine its goals, costs, estimated budget, timeline, workers, machinery, and material resources to reach the end of the project. All risks and issues should be picked out and solved, if possible. Such preparation and activities also can be called a business case.
Thorough project plan
The next phase is defining and planning the project itself, which means defining all of the tasks up ahead, their timelines, resources that your company will need and has already, and special situations that may occur during the project. Toloka Corporation is fully transparent when it comes to planning and communicating with other subcontractors, ensuring that everyone is aware of the plan and work that must be done due to deadlines. We are sure that such an approach makes it easier to visualize and understand what every crew should do.
Stick to the plan
All of the subcontractors are on the same page, and everything is ready to start. At this phase, the construction project manager provides all materials needed, taking care of their schedules and condition, if required. Moreover, project managers should stay in touch with customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders, make reports and meet them when necessary. Toloka Corporation believes that such an approach is the best way to end the project successfully.
Stick to the plan
During the construction project, the manager should keep track of progress to determine whether everything is going according to the plan. This type of administration allows managers to estimate approximate ending timelines and adapt quickly to any unexpected construction changes. As an experienced General Contractor and Builder, we can assure you, there are always some, but we are prepared for everything. The construction project manager should always adhere to the plan developed at the first stage, try to handle everything, and make sure that every decision is thought through.
Five main -Tips: When choosing construction project manager
- Choose only reliable and experienced project managers
- Feel free to ask questions about all materials provided and choose your own
- Request precise timelines and expenses of your project
- Ask your contractor about its building licenses to see if they are suitable
- Review warranties for the provided materials
How every house is getting done?
If we take a look at the planning stage, not considering money, landowning and other issues, there are seven main parts of it.
The first steps
The geodesist crew made the first step, marking the area, which will soon become a new construction site. They also provide every team with an accurate project, depending on the distinctive objects, such as giant trees, other buildings, and even roads nearby. Next, the geologist crew is brought to analyze the ground and confirm that this land can be used, providing you with the documentation required for the construction project.
Designed specially for you
Alright, so now we have a place, and we know everything we need to build a house, but there comes a question: how is it going to look like? At this phase comes an architect with a solution that best suits your design requirements. It may be a typical one or customized especially for you.
Providing all necessary services
When you have the concrete carcass building ready comes the question: what’s next? There comes the crew that is going to build partitions inside. Usually, some electricians and plumbers work along with builders to easily install everything right after the wall is set. All of these troops work according to blueprints, specially provided by construction engineers and architects. That makes your house electrified and supplied with heating and a water system, but there is a lot of work left.
Making your house warm and comfortable
The next ones who come to the construction site are the interior insulation and decoration crew and window fitters. They are making sure you won’t catch a cold during the winter, overheating in the summertime, and enjoy the view during heavy rains. The interior insulation and decoration crew come exterior material, which is often placed right after windows.
When the construction work on the project is done
So, now we have a building, entirely done inside and outside, provided with electricity and water systems, which means there is only interior design left to be done. In-house doors, wallpapers, furniture, floor, kitchen, and bathroom appliances are up to your decision. You can choose them on your own, or ask our Corporation to <a>provide and install them for you</a>. In this case, you would be moving into the set and ready house or apartment with your family and valuable belongings.
Rely on the professionals
It may seem a lot of work for construction projects, especially if you want to build a house for yourself and your family. Well, here comes the Toloka Corporation, as General Contractor and Builder, we can make such projects without involving third parties. Our Corporation uses its pool of small and trusted contractor companies, providing you with a complete construction accomplishment, from A to Z. That’s why Toloka Corporation can be your Construction Project Manager.
We make sure that our projects are long lasting
When it comes to architecture designs, there should always be a construction engineer to ensure that the whole project might be developed, assuring its durability and withstanding.
Sometimes, a design plan may be rejected or returned by the engineer because some of its features can’t be realized. For example, the house can’t be higher than estimated due to high groundwater or dusty sand underneath. The primary duties of the construction engineer are project calculation, selecting required construction materials, such as cement and sand types, making sure that concrete is suitable for your purposes, and making schemes of all foramen for drainage, water pipes, and of course, ventilation shafts.
Beautiful surroundings and landscape
Landscape and garden designs are one of the most substantial parts of the landscape designer.
It can be defined as the art of arranging land and the objects upon it for human use and enjoyment, including site, land master planning, with urban and environmental planning. Our landscape designers do unique projects involving the main buildings, near roads, and all of the landscape elements. We think that topography of the landscape, underground waters, and vegetation is also essential because such features set a range of rules for the project to be completed. Planning of larger-scale projects includes analyzing the soil, involving studies of social, ecological, and even political constraints for you to have an ideal outdoor land.
