How to manage my construction project

The basics of construction management toward a successful project.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• detail orientation
• construction plan
• project specifications

1. Specifications: Once you have all the specifications for your project, and you know the design to the last detail (blueprint/plan is strongly recommended) we can move to the next step.

2. Budgeting (research): You will need to research the cost of each part of your project (plumbing, electrical, roofing etc.). Add all the numbers and add at least 15% for errors and miscalculations. Do not forget appliances and fixtures. Write everything.

3. Scheduling: Each trade need sufficient time to complete it's job. Same with budgeting you'll need to budget your time for each trade. Total the time. Write everything.

4. Interviewing subcontractors: Read my article how to choose a contractor.

5. Contracting: Have the contracts reviewed by a professional and make sure there is a firm completion date on each trade to meet your scheduling.

6. Consulting: You may hire a professional to do all this and more for you a good source is www.helpubuildinc.com feel free to message me with any question.

Tips & Warnings

• As more time you'll invest into your research as more time and money you'll save throughout the project.
• always use licensed and insured professionals!
• Pull a building permit before start of work.

Resources

• construction consultation<--click here
• find a professional <--click here

[lilian1234]

on 1/8/2009 Thanks for the tips very informative and direct to the point