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New Construction Project Management guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about New Construction Project Management? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for New Construction Project Management work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for New Construction Project Management work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will New Construction Project Management labor cost? What are the important New Construction Project Management quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
New Construction Project Management - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for New Construction Project Management? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical New Construction Project Management expect to pay between $2,130.00 to $4,260.00 for each building project management. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for New Construction Project Management work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for New Construction Project Management. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your New Construction Project Management project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform New Construction Project Management work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the Building project management may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is New Construction Project Management something that I can do myself? | The typical New Construction Project Management project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality New Construction Project Management requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
New Construction Project Management - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for New Construction Project Management. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any New Construction Project Management work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
- The design will include a detailed schedule plan, broken out by major activities and include key milestones by week
- Weekly status meetings will be held to review milestone progress, budget status and issues
New Construction Project Management - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during New Construction Project Management. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Building project management work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of Building project management, before any work begins
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
- Review quantity calculations for Building project management and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order Building project management; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of Building project management; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store Building project management in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for New Construction Project Management from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Schedule and supervise New Construction Project Management permit inspection
- Inspect New Construction Project Management and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
