Salter & Mckenna
Project Management
Salter & Mckenna are able to provide full project management, which equates to Management plus the full Planning process.
What is Project Management?
Project Management is management plus planning, it’s not just about managing the team it’s about thinking ahead.
There are distinct phases to a construction project.
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Clients Brief
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Feasibility
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Design & Specification
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Tender and analysis
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Contract administration
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Cash flow and Finance
Clients Brief
This is arguably the most important part of the process. The clients brief clearly identifies the requirements for the project, the purpose of the project, any constraints, finances and timescales.
Design & Specification
This part of the process produces the documents which will be used in the tender process. The client can see the drawings and materials and make any alterations at this stage, with low cost implications.
Cost projections can be produced identifying whether the proposed construction will be in budget, alterations to the design can be made to reduce the cost by either reducing the size of the building or using different materials. Detailed designs are produced for the project specifying the materials to be used in the construction. These will consist of Drawings and Schedules.
Feasability
A feasibility study may be required to identify the full requirements for the project, identifying the payback period and looking at any alternatives available.
This part of the process produces the documents which will be used during the tender process.
The client is able to view the drawings and materials and make any alterations at this stage, with low cost implications.
Cost projections can be produced, ensuring the proposed construction will be within budget, alterations to the design can be made at this stage to reduce the cost.
Detailed designs are produced for the project specifying the materials to be used in the construction. These will consist of Drawings and Schedules.
Tender & Analysis
Once the design phase is finished the drawings and specification are used to produce a tender package.
Tenders will be invited from a number of contractors. Risks can be identified and built into the tender reducing the risk for the client.
Contract Administration
Once the contractor has been selected an appropriate form of contract can be put in place. Having a contract protects all parties with clearly defined rules for administration and determination should something go wrong.
During the course of the contract the contract administrator will check that the work is carried out in accordance with the contract documents, that valuations and payments are made and that any variations are dealt with in the appropriate manner.
Health and safety is a very important on any project. The contract administrator or the CDM Coordinator will also make sure that the work is being carried out in a safe manner.
The necessary checks will be undertaken before any construction takes place. If the construction project is notifiable to the HSE this will also be done before construction starts.
Cash Flow & Finance
The project manager will monitor actual costs against budget ensuring that the project does not overrun on cost. Any variations will be discussed with the client at regular meetings. Cost reports are produced as the project proceeds.