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.

Taylor
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