Construction Project Management Mistakes to Avoid

Finding a reliable and experienced project and commercial construction management is the only way to ensure your project’s success – which requires the highest level of expertise, attention to detail, and proven project management skills. Working with a construction project manager (PM) helps you avoid common mistakes. Below we dive into what to watch out for as work progresses.

Lack of Timeline Transparency

The initial consultation and bidding process with contractors and subcontractors will establish a time frame, but that doesn’t always mean it’s a feasible timeline to follow. Be honest about the scope of work and your capabilities as a stakeholder and client. Don’t force your construction team to beat deadlines and cut corners on quality just to save time. Your construction project manager can liaise between clients and contractors to ensure no budget numbers are lost in translation.

Lack of Communication

While other project managers might make a few phone calls to check on projects, our dependable team puts boots on the ground, walking through existing developments. We learn and analyze every aspect of the project so that we can exceed your expectations throughout the project lifecycle. You can count on us to work diligently on your behalf to plan, manage, and complete your commercial development project.

Not Using Construction Project Management Tech

Put away the pen and paper because there are much better tools to track your construction project's progress. Plenty of sophisticated software available to your team will bring processes like design/build, structural inspections, collaboration, and scheduling into the 21st century. Another benefit of using software is integrating with other tech tools you may already use to collaborate and communicate. A seasoned and digitally-savvy construction project manager will have plenty of recommendations.

Unrealistic Resource Allocation

When creating a timeline and plan of action for your construction project alongside your project manager, don’t overestimate the spectrum or volume of resources you or your contractors have available to get the job done on time. By working with the resources you know will be accessible, you’ll avoid delays that happen when you wait for them to be available.

Overlooking Minor Details

We understand the finer details like the importance of equipment showing up in the proper sequence for installation. If it doesn't show up, it shuts down the whole job. This is a prevalent challenge with today's supply chain issues. Our team thinks of it all to help you order equipment on time to keep your project moving. In addition, we can identify the potential problems in your processes and make adjustments to ensure success. This frees up your time as a business owner while also giving you peace of mind that all the little details are addressed.

Choosing a Construction Project Manager Without Experience

When we say we have the experience to manage your next construction project, we mean it and have a strong track record to prove it. We have developed over 4,000,000 square feet of commercial space. Many of our clients come to us for repeat business and refer us to others because they know we do what we say we will do. Our commitment to your commercial construction goals is second to none. 

Not Choosing a Construction Project Manager That Does It All

RSolution's project and construction management services include:

• Project management
• New construction, remodeling, or turnkey management
• Coordination of vendors and deliveries
• Coordination of owner-supplied items/new restaurants.
• Management of contractor bidding and selection
• Value engineering
• Project scheduling and cost tracking
• Site survey
• Pre-purchase, pre-lease, site, and area surveys
• Ensure standards and compliance
• site feasibility studies
  Purchase/conversion of existing locations
• De-Branding and store closing management
• Temporary and pop-up store design and construction
• Planning and design
• Zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Construction inspections and lien waiver documentation
• National network of architects, engineers, and contractors

Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you!