Introduction
Project management is a universal tool for developing and managing projects from inception to closure. Creating a house is a complex and complex process that must be properly controlled at all stages, from the initial design idea to the task for the customer. To maintain such control, constant supervision of a qualified project manager is necessary. In addition, it is necessary to develop a detailed plan, taking into account all the steps.
Critical Stages in Managing a House Construction Project
First Stage
The first initial stage of the project’s opening is characterized by several details, such as the design development and the stipulation of the general features of the premises that must be considered (Thajudeen et al., 2020). Personnel who must carry out preparatory work and develop drawings will be involved at this stage.
In this regard, the team will need to hire a designer and designer. They must coordinate their actions with the client and, considering all the wishes, approve the final plan for the future home. At the same time, an essential aspect will be considering and analyzing all possible future risks. Their management can ensure a more stable construction process and, as a result, the avoidance of related problems. At this stage, the concept map of the project should also be developed.
Second Stage
The project’s second stage is to obtain the necessary documents permitting the construction. This involves the approval of the finished drawings of the project in the house in the relevant state bureaus (Thajudeen et al., 2020). They must check whether the finished design complies with fire and safety regulations. This is one of the key points of the project since, without this consent, it will be impossible to start construction. If the project does not comply with established norms and requirements, a design change may be required. In this case, the overall construction timeline will be increased, and the customer must be notified of the reasons.
Third Stage
The project’s third stage is preparing the construction site and bringing the surrounding area into proper condition. In this case, additional personnel will be involved, which includes a team of workers and engineers to supervise the construction site. At this stage, the first construction activities, such as laying the foundation of the house, should also be carried out.
In addition, important elements connect to the future building of all necessary supply lines, such as water supply, sewerage, and electricity. This will require additional hiring of an electrician and a plumber to check the correct laying of communications. In addition to this, the project manager will have to find all the necessary suppliers of building materials and conclude a contract with them.
Fourth Stage
The next stage is the actual construction work. This means that the frame, walls, and roof will have to be installed, and necessary internal communications, such as electrical wiring and heating, will be carried out. The project manager must closely monitor the work’s progress since the house’s future state will depend on this stage. At the same time, there should be close cooperation with all subcontractors who provide materials for construction work (Thajudeen et al., 2020).
It is also essential that the construction and the entire process occur within strictly predetermined deadlines. When leading at this stage, an important skill for a leader will be communication and the ability to respond to changes in the event of an emergency quickly. According to the plan, the house should be completely ready at the end of this phase.
Fifth Stage
The next important step is to conduct final measurements in order to determine whether all construction work has been completed correctly. If mistakes are made, it is worthwhile to find out how serious they are and whether they can affect the integrity of the structure. This requires testing, which is carried out by the construction foreman together with the chief engineers. Verification activities include conducting fire safety tests, verifying the correct placement of doorways and windows, and correct wiring.
Sixth Stage
The final stage of the project is the delivery of the finished house to the customer after measurements and testing. Before this, the project manager must check and review all documents related to the construction and procurement of materials and the safety report to confirm that everything was carried out per the wishes of the client and fire safety standards. In addition, at this stage, the team must tidy up the surrounding area and remove all construction equipment, and also, if the contract provided for this, equip the adjacent area. In this case, the team will need to hire a landscape designer to design planting.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the implementation of a house construction project has many aspects that must be taken into account for the project to be completed in accordance with the allotted time frame and related rules. In addition, the manager must have exceptional skills not only in the field of communication but also in risk management. This is necessary to avoid the impact of harmful external or internal factors that may affect the course of the project. Thus, managing a mod creation project includes detailed planning, allocation of human resources, and time management.
References
Thajudeen, S., Lennartsson, M., & Elgh, F. (2020). Identification of challenges and success factors in industrialised house building design. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Management, Procurement and Law, 175(1), 27-37. Web.