Construction sites always appear chaotic and we often end up confused about the various operations taking place on spot. Construction management is therefore needed to guide a project owner with effective management of cost, project’s schedule, quality and safety.
Let’s have a look at the various points to be noted for construction management.
Planning
Before beginning any construction project, it is essential to do a careful analysis of the sequence of events that are meant to take place before the closure of a construction project. The deeper the analysis, the better the chances of delivering a successful final product.
Selecting a contractor
A construction manager guides the owner in finding the right general contractor. The manager will invite bids from selected contractors who wish to work on the project. Those bids are then evaluated by the manager after interviewing the contractors. Once a suitable contractor is found, the latter is assigned to the construction project and plans for the necessary subcontractors and skilled labor.
Procurement
Procurement is a complex process of ordering, staging and assembling materials and equipment required for a construction project. The procurement stage should be carefully approached, ensuring all the required materials are ordered and appropriately supplied to ease the construction process. The process of ordering may seem mundane but ordering and staging material and equipment is an art in itself. When done correctly, procurement can facilitate construction by improving efficiency and reducing wastage. If incorrectly done, procurement brings delays and wastage that impact on the project completion and budget.
Risk management
Construction sites can be risky and any accidents are directly linked losses caused by exposure to risks such as accidents to workers and the general public, damage to property or loss of money on contracts. Hence, construction management brings forth risks assessment to minimize and avoid any hazardous situation for effective construction.
Diligence
Besides planning, diligence is necessary to ensure the proper execution of all planned tasks. As such construction companies need to make sure that every aspect of a planned construction process is inspected.
Commitment
Commitment involves effective disposition of the construction team to be real with a keen mind and ready to effectuate all the necessary actions to achieve the construction goal. Hence, a construction manager is expected to make decisions without delays in order to deliver a project as per the scheduled deadline.
Cost of the construction project
Construction management helps to minimize unnecessary expenditures that may arise due to unforeseen events. As such the on-site manager will find ways to make adjustments and keep everything in check.
To conclude, construction management involves navigating the whole construction process in an effective and efficient manner to create a successful construction project.