Living With Construction

Remodeling is very different from new construction because your home becomes the jobsite. You get to live through it from start to finish. The novelty of having workers in your home can wear off quickly. With that in mind, here are a few things to think about:

• Communication:
  • Good communication with your project manager is the KEY to a successful project. Plan on speaking with your project manager almost daily. His or her primary goal is to keep you informed. If you are concerned about anything at all, please let him/ her know. It is in his/ her best interest to keep you happy!!
• Preconstruction Meeting:
  • A preconstruction meeting is a good way to identify and discuss the issues that need to be addressed. Some topics that could be discussed are:
    • Timing
      • What are the daily start and finish times?
    • Debris
      • What is the debris removal procedure?
    • Parking
      • Where will everyone park?
    • Personal Belongings
      • Where will the furniture and the valuble items go?
      • How will they be covered?
    • Materials
      • Make all your selections as soon as possible to prevent delays.
    • Changes
      • Changes that are made after the original contract is signed, will affect your job's budget and timing.
    • Change Orders
      • Realize that all change orders need to be signed by you before work starts.
• During Construction:
  • This is the time when communication is most important!
    • Please address any issues that arise concerning the following:
      • Dust and dirt
      • Employees
      • Subcontractors
      • Deliveries
      • Daily clean-up
      • Changes and change orders
      • Anything that is important to you!
• Post Construction:
  • Go over your project very cafrefully.
  • Make a list of any items that need to be fixed and/or addressed.
  • Decide if you are satisfied with the final clean up.
  • Go over the final bill if changes were made.
  • Speak your mind!
  • Your project manager needs to know when you are truly happy so the project can be considered completed.

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