There are various types of construction, building and engineering work taking place at any given time, and six specific issues that affect every project.  Project managers and construction company owners can improve every aspect of their operation by addressing these unique issues from the outset.

2. There are various types of construction,
building and engineering work taking place
at any given time, and six specific issues
that affect every project. Project managers
and construction company owners can
improve every aspect of their operation by
addressing these unique issues from the
outset.

3.  Before any large scale construction or engineering
project can get underway there are some basic
considerations that need to be taken into
account. Many work sites combine traditional
construction and engineering, and buildings, bridges
and the creation of public areas like parks are just a
few of them. Before work can go ahead all planning
permission should be sought and legal aspects dealt
with by the relevant solicitors, surveyors, engineers,
architects and project managers. Plans will be drawn
up and presented to those with an interest in the
building or construction, and once the project has been
green lighted the real work can begin.

4.  From groundbreaking through first fix to the final decor and
finishing touches, overseers and managers will need to find
the right workforce. Most construction and engineering jobs
employ a core workforce who will be there for the duration of
the work. Foremen, bricklayers, joiners, electricians and
general laborers can all be considered permanent
staff. Many builders have their own preferred team who they
use on every site, but there will be times when core workers
need to be augmented for key stages. The first fix stage of
any construction project is one example. This is one of the
major parts of any construct and foremen will need teams of
plumbers, pipe layers, electricians and laborers to assist their
team with this important step in order to stay within their
project’s time frame.

5.  No project can go ahead without a good chain of
supply. From ecologically sound timber to cement or bricks,
every site requires a steady supply of essential building
materials. Projects can so easily go over budget due to
inadequate supply, and everyone has heard of instances
where the workforce has been idle simply because the cement
didn’t arrive on time or the insulation wasn’t
available. Sourcing reliable suppliers is vital, and most
engineers and builders have several that they use time and
again. Choose reputable local firms where possible. Every
mile adds to the cost of the project and also increases the risk
of late delivery. Be sure to order an adequate amount of each
required material at the start of each new job.

6.  One of the elementary issues of any engineering or building
project is funding and budgeting. A cost projection can be
worked out with the help of banks or financiers, and this will
give a basic overview of where money should be spent, and
how much. Many projects go over budget because of various
steps taking longer or unplanned for events such as inclement
weather. Strategies should be put in place to allow back up
finance to be sourced should extra costs be incurred. Taking
the time to finance any project fully from the start is vital, and
the more backers a site has the more likely it is to succeed
and become a profitable concern. Many builders and
engineers do this by selling shares in the project if it is self-
financed. In the case of a client funded build, the customer
should be made fully aware if there is a likelihood that the
budget will be exceeded.

7. Safety is an issue on every construction
site. Foremen should follow the code of
practice that is relevant to each particular
build to the letter to avoid being fined, and
should take some simple basic
steps. Ensure that hazardous areas are
properly signposted and make sure that
basic equipment and materials are of the
highest possible standard.

8.  Today, it’s more important than ever that buildings
and new projects are environmentally sound. This
can include anything from ensuring that your
chosen sight doesn’t infringe on any natural
habitats nor affect protected species of plant,
animal, insect, fish or bird to making certain that
waste doesn’t contaminate the water table or
pollute local rivers, ponds and waterways. Local
town halls will be able to give detailed information
on the area, allowing engineers and builders to
make their project as ecologically sound as
possible.

9. AL SAHEL CONTRACTING COMPANY
LLC
Dubai, UAE.
P.O.Box 3815,
Phone: +971 4 2857324
FAX: +971 4 2851609
Email: info@alsahelcon.com