Traditionally, a common mistake in the construction and construction management sector has been the lack of coordination between the different agents involved in a project. To be carried out effectively, it is not enough for each team to play its role, but it is also necessary for there to be an common basis to ensure that the objectives set are met in the most efficient and satisfactory manner for all those involved. It is on this common ground, of which all those responsible for a construction project are a part, that the site management. The person in charge of this management is responsible for coordinate, supervise and facilitate collaboration between all the agents involved in the project, from the promoter to the contractor, passing through the administrations or the different departments necessary for the execution of the work.
Construction management is essential to maintain a balance between project objectives (client needs), the functionality of multidisciplinary teams in compliance with technical requirements and the resources available to execute the project. Therefore, optimize management of works will result in better results and greater satisfaction for all.
What does site management consist of?
Normally, when we talk about construction management, we refer to the integral management of the project. Often, the figure of the project manager and that of the project manager (Project Manager) are used interchangeably. A project manager can be a project manager of any company, therefore, in the construction industryThe term "construction manager" or "construction manager" can be used in concrete terms.
A Project Manager in construction is a person who is in charge of site managementIt does not necessarily have to be a person, but can be a team. At TALATWe also take care of engineering projects or the executive management of the workwe are specialized in Project Management for the construction sector. It is in our DNA.
Construction management allows the effective management of various aspects of the project such as contracting, budgeting, documentation, safety, and execution, function and scope of the work. For the developer, having a person or a team in charge of the construction management is a guarantee that the project will go ahead in the most efficient way; in addition, it saves the fact of having to contact and hire the different teams. The project manager is already in charge.
Optimization of construction management
To optimize construction management, it is important to have an experienced Project Management team and an effective work system. Having said that, at TALAT, experience has shown us that it is also very important that, in addition to having the right knowledge and skills necessary for the management of the work, it is possible to adapt this work system to each project.
Even so, there are different phases of construction managements that are always essential to increase their effectiveness:
Analysis
We will never tire of insisting on the importance of listen to the customer and understand what they want. The basis for a successful project is to be very clear about what you need, what objectives you want to achieve. Project management starts with a previous study and the search for solutions We strongly believe in the customization of each project.
Planning
In the planning phase, the site manager should consider what you need to make each particular project a reality. This refers both to the teams of professionals in charge of the design, validation and execution of the work, as well as the necessary resources.
In addition to the contracting y budgetsplanning should also include a time scheduling and the drafting and compilation of the documentation necessary. A key variable In the planning stage is time, so it is essential to establish a schedule with tasks, dates and milestones to be achieved. The other variable to consider is the budget. A good time schedule is essential to avoid deviations of the work in time and budget.
Team coordination
The aim of works management is to ensure that the various departments act in a uniform and transparent manner; this includes the administrative, technical or human resources departments, among others. Have clear common goals and promote collaboration between the teams helps to avoid mistakes that could lead to delays in the completion of the project, significant deviations from the budget, lack of safety in the execution of the work or penalties.
In order to facilitate coordination, construction management uses tools such as the BIM methodologyThis is a digital information model to which all teams have access and to which they all contribute.
Execution and monitoring of the work
The manager is not disengaged once he has a schedule approved by the project management; on the contrary, he plays a very important role during the execution of the work. With its supervisionmust control that everything that has been planned is carried out properly and is achieved in the established time. If this is not the case, you must have the skills to know how to to solve any possible problems that arise in the most effective way.
This supervision during the execution of the work is carried out both on technical aspects and on health and safety issues, as well as on documentary and budgetary control.
Construction management continues even after the project is completed. It is necessary to make sure that the project fulfills the function for which it was generated and that it arrives where it has to arrive. For this reason, quality tests and trials are necessary for the reception of the work by the client.
At TALAT, our Project Management service accompanies you from the initial phase of the project to the handover of the keys. We understand the construction management as a vertebral and necessary process so that what you want becomes a reality as you imagined it. Tell us what you imagine to start shaping your project without delay.
