Construction Management in California

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Construction Management in California
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Construction Management 101

• Starting any type of construction project can be
  challenging enough, but it becomes even more so
  when the construction company has to manage the
  project from afar. California doesnt have the
  same weather patterns or varying conditions as
  other parts of the country, so there are certain
  challenges that construction companies in
  California face that those in other states might
  not know anything about. This guide will help
  construction management company who want to start
  projects in California learn what they need to
  keep in mind before they begin a job, how to
  communicate effectively with the client while
  theyre on-site, and what to do when something
  goes wrong during construction.

At its core, construction management is a service
industry. On one hand, construction managers
oversee building projects from start to finish
on another, they assess or review project plans
and work with engineers, architects, and
contractors to ensure that a project meets an
owners needs.
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Common Mistakes To Avoid In Construction Project
Management

• Construction managers are usually called upon to
  manage some aspect of these functions for each
  project. Depending on their expertise, education,
  and other qualifications, however, some may be
  called upon to do it all.
• Construction managers who arent interested in
  doing everything should hire additional experts
  to handle specific areas. Construction
  superintendents are likely the mo st useful hires
  because they have experience working directly
  with construction materials, tools, and
  machineryas well as general knowledge about
  construction processesand can coordinate
  activities between multiple workers. A
  superintendent will typically take direction from
  a construction manager who has overall
  responsibility for supervising workers at every
  stage of a construction job.

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• Construction project management can be a
  demanding profession if youre not doing it
  right. You will have to manage many moving parts
  at once, coordinate with other workers on several
  different sites, and complete construction on
  time and within budget. If you are not careful,
  it is easy to make costly mistakes that could
  hurt your business. Here are some of the common
  mistakes people make when they first start
  construction project management.
• Health Safety Training Construction projects
  can include high stakesso make sure employees
  get trained in health and safety regulations
  before they go out into the field. Without proper
  training, staff could face serious injuries or
  worse while working on a sitecosting both time
  and money.
• Training also ensures new workers know how to use
  all kinds of construction equipment as well as
  safety gear such as hard hats, fall protection
  devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  As a general rule, training should always happen
  before work begins so new hires wont get too far
  into any project without knowing what to do for
  their safety.

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Contractor Vs. Construction Manager

• Whether you take on construction project
  management or hire someone else to oversee it,
  keep these tips in mindyour staff will thank you
  for it.
• Training Education You dont have to be a
  contractor to handle construction project
  management work. Many entry-level positions offer
  some basic training and pay on-the-job experience
  while you learn more about becoming an expert at
  construction site management. If you have few or
  no skills with carpentry, however, there may not
  be many opportunities open to you at firstand
  most jobs will require some degree of expertise
  upfront. It is also important to make sure your
  prospective employer has all necessary licenses
  before accepting any position. Just because they
  seem like they know what they are doing doesnt
  mean theyre licensed to do it!
• Look into your companys credentials before
  accepting any position. It could save you
  headaches later down the road when problems arise.

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Legalities Of Construction Managers

• Both a contractor and a construction manager are
  responsible for coordinating, supervising, and
  performing construction work. However, it is
  important to know that they play different roles
  within the framework of a construction project. A
  contractor oversees his or her employees and
  subcontractors while ensuring quality control of
  workmanship and material use. A Construction
  Manager is appointed by a General Contractor or
  Developer to manage their projects from beginning
  to end. An experienced Construction Manager will
  be able to help you get more done in less time by
  making every step of your project more efficient.
  Read below for more information on how these
  professionals can assist you with each aspect of
  construction management in California.

Construction managers are often independent
contractors, meaning they have to pay their own
Social Security and Medicare taxes. They also
must pay self-employment taxes on their earnings.
Additionally, state licensing requirements for
construction managers vary greatly from state to
state, ranging from a high of twenty-one hours of
study to as few as three hours.
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The Best Way To Work With A Construction Manager

• Most states require passing a testincluding
  general knowledge of construction management
  practices and building codesand paying an annual
  fee. Construction projects can span multiple
  buildings or sites within a city. A project
  manager will oversee all aspects of design,
  planning, and material procurement before
  beginning work on each area being built or
  renovated he or she then supervises construction
  throughout each phase until completion.

Construction management is an umbrella term used
to describe many different services. For example,
when you hire a residential construction manager,
it could be to oversee your remodeling or
building process from start to finish. The same
goes for commercial construction managementyou
could use an architect to design your new space
and a contractor to build it out.
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• But these are just two examples of construction
  management professionals that can help you
  realize your dream project. If youre looking
  into hiring one of these experts, some tips for
  navigating through their services and making sure
  you work with someone who will benefit your
  project.

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