Reasons to Use Project Management Services for Your Renovation Project

A successful project manager can see your project through to the end, ensuring that everything goes smoothly for you. Since most people don’t have the time to oversee the renovation project in their home or office, it makes sense to hire someone to handle this for you. 

What exactly does a project manager do? That depends on the project, but a successful project manager will work closely with the building engineer and architect to ensure that the renovation is structurally sound and well designed to suit your needs. They will also manage the rest of the project for you, overseeing the construction and only bringing you in to make the decisions that you wish to make. 

However, the role of the project manager is not just watching everyone else work. They will also seek out the best team to work on your home renovation. 

It can be very beneficial to hire a project manager and you’ll find that there is no substitute for a good one. They will take over all the tedious aspects of the renovation and leave the fun things, like choosing wall colours and trim designs to you. There are a number of reasons you might want to involve someone else in the project.

It’s time consuming to get all the necessary permits and permissions to add on to your house or do a big renovation. It’s also time consuming to handle all the little questions that come up with a renovation. This is where a good project manager will save you a lot of time. They’ll handle all the things that you don’t really need to look at and will make sure the project runs smoothly.

Unless you have handled multiple renovations in the past, it’s very likely that you’ll miss something when overseeing your own renovation. There are so many little nuances that need to be dealt with and not all construction teams are forthcoming about letting you know about everything that comes up. A good project manager will have the experience to anticipate snags and potential issues, and can resolve them before they become bigger problems. 

Someone who regularly works on projects like yours will already have the necessary contacts in place to find the perfect team for the job. They’ll know just who to call when things need to be installed for a custom bathroom, who makes the highest quality cabinets at the best price, and who to talk to in order to get your floors installed faster. Don’t underestimate the immense value that having contacts in the industry can bring to your project. 

Renovation and, really, all construction projects, often tend to drag on and on. What was supposed to be finished in a month can end up taking two or three months if you aren’t prepared. This is frustrating and often preventable. 

The main issue is not having a motivational force behind the construction crew and not being able to get the materials on time. A good project manager will be able to help on both fronts. They’ll be motivated to finish the project as quickly and perfectly as possible and will help keep the construction crew moving at a steady clip. Unless you have the time and patience to stand there and keep everyone working, you’ll find that the project will inevitably go slower than anticipated. Your project manager can keep things moving and ensure that your renovation is done on time or very close to the deadline. 

It’s easy to miss crucial elements in a construction process and if you don’t know what to look for, you’ll end up with some serious problems later on. It’s also impossible for you to spend all your time in the construction zone, observing what is being done. The building crew knows this and may end up taking shortcuts. If you’ve selected the crew for their price, you could end up being scammed out of a lot of building supplies, as cheaper ones are used and pricier ones are charged. It’s a very common problem and results from not having a trustworthy group of workers. 

Using a project manager will help eliminate the selection of an untrustworthy crew, but it also ensures that someone is watching every step of the way. While the project manager may not be on site 24/7, they will be there for every major step and will inspect the crew’s work. This is a vital part of ensuring that the renovation goes well. 

Even if your budget is somewhat ample, you can expect a renovation to push your financial boundaries. There is always an unexpected problem or extra cost that crops up. While professionals will recommend budgeting for emergencies, sometimes even that emergency fund is exhausted. If you aren’t careful, even a basic renovation project can bleed money from your bank account. This can force you to stop mid-construction, which is never a good place to be. However, it happens more often than you might imagine, thanks to unforeseen events pausing the project until more money can be gathered. 

Project managers are able to give more realistic budgets and they will anticipate many of the potential expenses that could crop up. They also have the expertise and contacts to find materials and workers at a lower price than you might be able to do on your own. In short, if you need to save money, you should hire a project manager. They’ll help you stay on budget without compromising your project.

It’s stressful to manage a renovation project and having to deal with all the little issues that it brings up can be exhausting. For someone who is already working a full time job and managing a family, adding in a renovation can be difficult. It’s particularly hard if you’re doing a home renovation with a family. You’ll find that a construction project can really put a strain on your relationships. If you can avoid all the excess stress brought on by the construction, that will be healthier for you and your family. 

Yes, having someone specifically there to manage your renovation costs more. However, in the long term, it usually saves you money and will help your project come out perfectly. 

When it comes to renovating your home, you might not appreciate the benefit of having both an architect and an engineer working on your project together. However, structural engineering services can mean the difference between a renovation that works and one that collapses your entire house. It’s definitely not a step you want to skip.

While a project manager or construction crew can advise you on what could be a problem, an engineer is the best person to determine if a wall is load bearing or not and whether you need to add more support to a structure. The architect will help you do that in a manner that won’t ruin the aesthetic of your home. 

Something as simple as adding a window to an existing wall can easily turn into a nightmare if you aren’t prepared. Anything can be lurking inside a wall, from old wiring that has to be completely replaced to crucial beams that cannot be cut without compromising the security and stability of your entire home or office building. These are things that an engineer can help you figure out and will enable you to work around. If you need another beam in the house, for example, they’ll help determine the size and placement for the most efficient support. 

Many architectural firms offer just design and engineering services, but there are one-stop shops where you’ll find that project management is also part of the package they offer. If you opt for this type of solution, you’ll find that your renovation goes far better. After all, you’ll have professionals who are used to working together creating the best space possible for you.

Are you ready to get started on your own renovations? Call Integrated Designs & Associates Ltd today to get all the services you need in one, easy to reach place.