Six tips for success in the construction

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Six tips for success in the construction,
building and engineering industry
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• There are various types of construction, building
  and engineering work taking place at any given
  time, and six specific issues that affect every
  project.  Project managers and construction
  company owners can improve every aspect of their
  operation by addressing these unique issues from
  the outset.

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Basic planning

• Before any large scale construction or
  engineering project can get underway there are
  some basic considerations that need to be taken
  into account.  Many work sites combine
  traditional construction and engineering, and
  buildings, bridges and the creation of public
  areas like parks are just a few of them.  Before
  work can go ahead all planning permission should
  be sought and legal aspects dealt with by the
  relevant solicitors, surveyors, engineers,
  architects and project managers.  Plans will be
  drawn up and presented to those with an interest
  in the building or construction, and once the
  project has been green lighted the real work can
  begin.

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Staffing

• From groundbreaking through first fix to the
  final decor and finishing touches, overseers and
  managers will need to find the right workforce. 
  Most construction and engineering jobs employ a
  core workforce who will be there for the duration
  of the work.  Foremen, bricklayers, joiners,
  electricians and general laborers can all be
  considered permanent staff.  Many builders have
  their own preferred team who they use on every
  site, but there will be times when core workers
  need to be augmented for key stages.  The first
  fix stage of any construction project is one
  example.  This is one of the major parts of any
  construct and foremen will need teams of
  plumbers, pipe layers, electricians and laborers
  to assist their team with this important step in
  order to stay within their projects time frame.

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Supply

• No project can go ahead without a good chain of
  supply.  From ecologically sound timber to cement
  or bricks, every site requires a steady supply of
  essential building materials.  Projects can so
  easily go over budget due to inadequate supply,
  and everyone has heard of instances where the
  workforce has been idle simply because the cement
  didnt arrive on time or the insulation wasnt
  available.  Sourcing reliable suppliers is vital,
  and most engineers and builders have several that
  they use time and again.  Choose reputable local
  firms where possible.  Every mile adds to the
  cost of the project and also increases the risk
  of late delivery.  Be sure to order an adequate
  amount of each required material at the start of
  each new job.

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Budgeting

• One of the elementary issues of any engineering
  or building project is funding and budgeting.  A
  cost projection can be worked out with the help
  of banks or financiers, and this will give a
  basic overview of where money should be spent,
  and how much.  Many projects go over budget
  because of various steps taking longer or
  unplanned for events such as inclement weather. 
  Strategies should be put in place to allow back
  up finance to be sourced should extra costs be
  incurred. Taking the time to finance any project
  fully from the start is vital, and the more
  backers a site has the more likely it is to
  succeed and become a profitable concern.  Many
  builders and engineers do this by selling shares
  in the project if it is self-financed.  In the
  case of a client funded build, the customer
  should be made fully aware if there is a
  likelihood that the budget will be exceeded.

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Safety

• Safety is an issue on every construction site. 
  Foremen should follow the code of practice that
  is relevant to each particular build to the
  letter to avoid being fined, and should take some
  simple basic steps.  Ensure that hazardous areas
  are properly signposted and make sure that basic
  equipment and materials are of the highest
  possible standard. 

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Environmental issues

• Today, its more important than ever that
  buildings and new projects are environmentally
  sound.  This can include anything from ensuring
  that your chosen sight doesnt infringe on any
  natural habitats nor affect protected species of
  plant, animal, insect, fish or bird to making
  certain that waste doesnt contaminate the water
  table or pollute local rivers, ponds and
  waterways.  Local town halls will be able to give
  detailed information on the area, allowing
  engineers and builders to make their project as
  ecologically sound as possible.

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Building Construction Companies in Dubai

• AL SAHEL CONTRACTING COMPANY LLCDubai,
  UAE.P.O.Box 3815,Phone [phone]FAX
  971 4 2851609Email info_at_alsahelcon.com