Project Management in Construction

The concept of project management in construction is simple. Firstly, the task of a manager is to inform and guide clients through the process before, during and after construction. Then, the manager must establish the specifications (costs) according to the budget determined by the client and according to bids submitted by contractors with proven qualifications and reliability. Finally, the manager is mandated with managing construction. This entails being present on-site on a daily basis and supervising the various stages of construction. The manager will take care of your construction while you are busy carrying out your other obligations. The manager is your replacement, your eyes and ears.

In the case of project management, the client is the contractor, the “construction manager”. There is therefore no more need for a general contractor who would take care of your project from A to Z, without your involvement and regular supervision.

A project manager can be hired for those who wish to build themselves, but who do not have the time or the required knowledge, or who want to save money in the construction of their property.

The Advantages of Project Management

Project management holds many advantages. Firstly, time can be saved and worry can be avoided. The manager handles your construction from start to finish, allowing you to attend to your regular business. Your manager takes care of the daily concerns associated with construction.

Moreover, you can be involved in your project. This involvement allows you, as the owner, to take part in all the decisions related to the project, be it regarding the choice of materials or interior design. With helpful advice and recommendations, your manager will guide you through the shopping process, where you will choose everything that is needed for your future residence. You will also have the benefit of verifying the quality of the work carried out since you are the one to hire and contract the subcontractors.

Financially, the benefits are significant, as demonstrates the chart. Firstly, you save the profit that a general contractor would have made on your construction, anywhere from 10 to 40%. Also, you can profit from the bulk prices your manager can obtain thanks to the quantity of houses he builds per year. Finally, your manager ensures coordination between teams of subcontractors, thus helping to meet the work team deadlines. This is why you benefit from “contractor” pricing, which results in savings of 5 to 30%. These savings are carried over to you since you are the construction manager, i.e. the one who pays the bill.

The aforementioned advantages are major, but the peace of mind that a manager can guarantee is unequalled. Construction has its horror stories, and you want to avoid these at all cost. Starting a project on the right foot can set you on the path to success. Gestion I.Emond can guide you to ensure the success of your project.

During a meeting at our offices, we will be glad to answer all your questions and to give you an additional information package regarding the services we offer as well as the process and steps to follow in constructing your property. This information package is offered to you free of charge and will guide you through the self-build process, starting with the purchase of land up to the end of your construction project.