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Construction Managers - Will you Need One?
During the building process of a new custom
home, the homeowner is responsible for important decisions.
Where and how money gets disbursed is an issue that will
play an important factor when deciding on design elements
and who will be responsible for constructing them. At this
point in your building process, it is often recommended
to acquire a contracting manager who will achieve a homeowner's
goals for schedule, cost and quality.
Construction managers are responsible for
directing and planning construction projects. They generally
do not play a role in the actual construction of the home
or building, but they do oversee the process by scheduling
and coordinating all design and construction. Specific tasks
include assisting in the design, hiring subcontractors,
managing paperwork, purchasing materials, acquiring proper
permits, and hire/supervise specialty trade contractors.
Through education and past work experience, a construction
manager can successfully guide your project from the conceptual
development stage through final construction.
A construction manager typically gets paid
a fixed fee so their motivation is to work with the homeowner
and possible architect to provide a quality, cost effective
home. The construction manager's fees typically should not
increase the overall project construction costs. This is
true mainly because the construction manager's input helps
reduce claims, minimize change orders and control the schedule,
resulting in a smooth running project with effective cost
and schedule control.
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