When you see a home, skyscraper, or apartment complex, how often do you wonder about the immense planning that took place to going from the “first brick” to the finished building? Most people admire the finished design, structure, and materials used, but we can’t forget that construction project planning is where everything begins.
Construction project planning is vital to how the project runs and how successful the buildout will be, so let’s take a look inside the mind of construction planners to think how they think:
- They start with the end in mind.
Final user experience is a key consideration. The flow and function of a space needs to be dialed in, so those who will end up using the space will be able to use it as it was intended. The end-user perspective is part of the groundwork for construction project planning.
- They solve problems before they happen.
What do we mean by this? Well, with construction, you’ll always have obstacles such as delays, zoning issues, weather, etc. A good construction planner considers these potential obstacles when planning.
- They align the moving parts (or should we say people).
With a construction project, you have a combination of architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, etc. The construction planner is the bridge that connects all of these groups of people, so a clear plan that is made known to all is vital to getting everyone on the same page and moving seamlessly together.
- They balance form and function.
There is a balance between creative vision and the integrity of the building. In fact, without the building having structural integrity that is up to code, then the vision will never come to life. In construction project planning, expert planners can take creative ideas and build them within the constraints of regulations.
- They understand that time is money.
In construction project planning, the timeline is as important as the budget. The phases of the project need to be done in a specific order and within the established deadlines, otherwise you’ll run into delays and potential budget issues.
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