Every new construction is a risk. But an excellent way to reduce that risk and complete your project on time and within budget is to hire a construction project manager. On any project, it’s important to define roles clearly, so architects, builders and home remodelling companies can get on with their jobs. A project manager is the best person to ensure a successful outcome.
Here are five great reasons why you need project management for your next construction.
1. Quality control
Having an objective expert representing you on-site is the best way to ensure the quality of work across the build. Your construction project manager will develop a schedule of work and confirm it with architects, contractors and trades. This schedule helps to accelerate timescales and reduce costs.
They’ll also agree on quality standards to be maintained across the build. This attention to detail should pick up any defects and reduce the chances of work having to be redone, resulting in a high-quality finish.
2. Save time and money
A good project manager is always looking for ways to reduce costs so you get the best possible value for money. Unfortunately, numerous problems can arise during construction, sending your budget rocketing. Having an expert on hand to troubleshoot and find cost-effective solutions means that your project can keep moving forward even if you hit a snag.
For example, if your contractor needs to make a change, your project manager ensures it’s necessary and is handled at a reasonable cost.
3. Stick to a timeline
A project manager is a necessity if you want your project to run to schedule. An experienced construction project manager will spot any issues before they have a chance to impact your timeline.
With the correct remedial measures and close attention to project progression, they’ll keep everything running smoothly and minimise any effects on your budget.
4. Manage trades effectively
You might know you need a plumber for your bathroom and kitchen and an electrician for your lighting, but it takes skill and knowledge to organise their on-site visits and manage them correctly.
Managing trades effectively is one way to ensure that work schedules run smoothly. But your project manager also knows when the completed work is up to building regulation standards, for example, if a shower has been plumbed in correctly or whether your sockets and light switches are fit for purpose.
In addition, an experienced construction project manager knows which bricklayers, electricians, roofers, plumbers and joiners have an excellent reputation and will work to their (and your) standards and expectations.
5. A winning formula
When you employ a project manager, you’re also paying for the tips and tricks they’ve picked up working on other successful projects. In addition, because they monitor all the working parts of your construction, they have complete visibility of what works and what doesn’t. And that expertise is priceless when it comes to optimising your construction project.
Your project manager is your representative on-site, so you trust them to bring all their expertise to the job. That includes clear and effective communications between clients and contractors that create smooth working relationships. In short, using a construction manager is all about finding someone who has the winning formula for your project.
Successful construction projects with DJ Reynolds
At DJ Reynolds, we provide all the services you need for a successful luxury construction project in Cambridge. From architects and design and build to a complete project management service, we’re one of the county’s foremost home remodelling companies. And we have all you need for your next project.
Contact us today, and we’ll be happy to give you a quote
