subject: Mine Fields Of Construction Management [print this page] The building of an environment which revolves around commercial properties for office or multi-residential purposes requires the involvement of construction management for an assurance of success. This form of expertise is an essential element to the building formula as breaking ground without an inkling of what comes next is a sure path to failure. Despite the large shoes to fill, it is not an impossible task so long as one keeps a cool head and firm hand on things.
To appreciate the complexity of putting up a building, a host of areas need looking into, ranging from architecture, design, laws, finances, accounting, science and others. These broad strokes then branch further into numerous aspects to form the project which sometimes bears close semblance to Charlottes web. Possibly of equally menacing circumstance, the project manager in charge of construction management is responsible to oversee the whole process from start to finish.
Disputes and discrepancies are bound to arise as what is stated in the blueprint often does not match the reality of things. Hence, the project overseer must be root out the problem and resolve issues quickly to avoid work delay. It is often impossible to be a master of all trades. The wise manager thus leverages on a team of experts in their own fields and consults them in order to derive best decisions. Ultimately, the client makes the final call based on an informed decision.
Accountability and integrity are often put on the line as decisions taken can impede one or the other. The project manager must ensure ongoing work is conducted in accordance to legal requirements with safety being constantly upheld for current construction work as well as into the future. Safety encompasses workers on site as well as adjacent environments as neighbors do not look too kindly on partial constructions descending upon their properties.
