PLANNING AND COMMUNICATION
Sources TED X, 3604, BCITO 01/06.
Craig Wright
15/05/21
Parties to a construction project.
Any building work over 30 grand needs a contract, it is best practice to always have a contract. Usually, it will just be the client and the main contractor who will sign the contract but it may also include subbies, designers, suppliers, compliance and neighbours.
The builder is usually the main contractor as he is there for the whole project and does a big scope of works, in order to stay in business means getting the price right and following through on good work standards.
Parties to a construction project.
The main contractor is responsible for programming the construction plan, the plan should include:
Start and end dates
Critical path
Tasks that can be carried out at the same time
When specific materials will arrive and how they will be stored.
Good planning means work will flow naturally, the programme should be updated and regular meetings should be held.
Managing the site.
Managing the site includes practical aspects like:
Provision of services
Access
Security
Waste
It may also include
Environmental aspects, noise, dust, run off.
Managing hours of work
Managing traffic
Managing Health And Safety
The PCBU is responsible for overall safety and each person is also responsible for their own and others.
Practical safety practises would include regular morning meetings, a sign-in system, signage, correct PPE maintaining a safe and tidy site.
Managing The Relationships.
It is best to keep communication open not only to the client but also with the team.
Be reliable and courteous
Insist on professionalism
Keep site today and minimise effects on neighbourhood.
Managing Relationships with subbies.
The list of subbies needed on some sites is vast.
Most builders will build up a set of subbies they use based on common work ethics.
Other factors will likely include:
Qualifications
Quality of work
Price
Busines health
Communication
Commitments
What is expected from each sub-contractor, should be written in contract, factors should include:
Who provides what equipment.
Client expectations
Site requirements
Restricted building work
And payment policy
Rework
It is an inevitable part of the business.
It can be awkward but must be dealt with promptly.
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