Construction Planning and Role of the Manager
Construction
managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervises construction projects from
start to finish.
A construction manager is required to have a lot of things to do and a whole crew of people who will be relying on you to get things done. To be successful on a project, you have to be a master planner. Construction managers lay out how they will manage and execute a construction project, from designing the structure to ordering materials to deploying workers and subcontractors to complete various tasks, a construction plan lists out each step that it will take to achieve the desired result.
Steps to the Perfect Construction Planning Process
Create the project: Every construction project, no matter how big or small, needs to start with a business case that lays out the feasibility of the project and what it’s going to take to get the job done.
- Number
of workers needed, as well as subcontractors such as plumbers and
electricians.
- Necessary materials for this project.
- Budget: Total cost of the project
including labour, materials, equipment, fees, and permits.
Draft
an initial plan: Set specific goals for your project such as deadlines
for key milestones which are measurable based on how you will measure success
for goals. You need to have a plan in place for how you’re going to achieve
these goals. Your goals need to be within your abilities as a construction
manager.
Track
your performance: It’s essential that you accurately track the
performance of your team on this construction project and ensure they are
meeting the parameters you’ve set.
Comments
Post a Comment