planning your construction project

"It’s important to plan the project thoroughly before starting work"

It’s important to plan the construction project thoroughly before starting work, so the more time available to do this the better. The planning includes:

1. thinking through the construction methodology and ensuring the methods selected will be the most efficient and economical (How To Select The Appropriate Construction Method To Increase Safety And Efficiency)
2. preparing the project construction schedule (the construction project schedule or programme (program))
3. taking out adequate insurance 
4. deciding what construction work will be self-performed and what will be subcontracted (choosing a subcontractor)
5. ensuring the required construction resources are available and procured (What you should consider when staffing your construction project. )
6. ordering long-lead items required for the construction project
7. ordering construction materials which will be required to start the project (Ordering the correct quantity of construction materials)
8. sourcing construction equipment (Become Great at Hiring Equipment for Your Construction Project)
9. arranging the necessary permits 
10. preparing and submitting the required paperwork to the client which may include: 
a. quality plans 
b. safety plans 
c. environmental plans 
d. traffic management plans 
e. method statements 
f. job hazard assessments

"Time spent on planning is time well spent."

​Proper and thorough planning will pay dividends and will save costs and make the management of the project easier. Time spent on planning is time well spent.
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​​Information in this article is contained in 'Building a Successful Construction Company: The Practical Guide' by Paul Netscher

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