Why Construction Project Management Matters for Site Development
A construction project can involve dozens of moving parts.
Permits, plans, contractors, inspections, materials, schedules, utilities, excavation, concrete, drainage, and building construction all need to happen in the right sequence.
That is why project management can be valuable during site development.
What Does Site-Development Project Management Include?
Depending on the project, project management can involve:
Permit coordination
Plan procurement
Contractor coordination
Scheduling
Inspection scheduling
Subcontractor management
Material coordination
Communication
Construction sequencing
Why Sequencing Matters
Construction tasks depend on one another.
For example:
You generally can't complete final grading before underground utilities are installed.
You don't want to install utilities without knowing the finished grades.
You don't want to build a road before understanding the drainage system.
Good sequencing reduces unnecessary rework.
Coordinating Subcontractors
A project may involve:
Excavation
Survey
Engineering
Septic
Electrical
Plumbing
Concrete
Building contractors
Landscaping
Utility providers
Keeping everyone coordinated can be one of the most challenging parts of a development project.
Permitting
Permitting requirements vary by project and jurisdiction.
Lewis County states that its Master Site Review identifies county, state, and federal permits that may be needed for applicable development proposals.
Having a clear understanding of the permit path before construction begins can help reduce surprises.
Communication
Construction problems are easier to address when they are communicated early.
A good project-management process keeps the owner and project team informed about:
Schedule
Costs
Changes
Inspections
Material requirements
Field conditions
Rockridge Project Management
Rockridge offers project-management services for civil, commercial, and residential development projects.
Our services can include permitting coordination, procurement of plans, subcontractor management, and inspection scheduling.
One Point of Coordination
For property owners who don't have construction experience, having someone coordinate the different pieces can simplify the process.
Instead of managing every contractor independently, the owner can have a central point of communication.
Rockridge Site Development
Rockridge combines excavation and site-development work with optional project-management services.
That means the company can understand both the planning side and the physical construction side of a project.
Planning a development project and need help coordinating the site work? Contact Rockridge General Engineering & Excavation to discuss project-management options.
