Yay, you've made the decision! Highlight the big goals of the project and define the scope of work to match. Consider any requirements and impacted items relating to the scope. Create phasing, if needed.
Discuss the scope of work with contractors and all vendors, identifying potential challenges and unknowns. Receive pricing bids from multiple sources. Negotiate and approve bids.
Day 1 of the work schedule begins. Also known as demo for remodels or breaking ground for new construction. Job site requirements, schedule and all details are outlined to maximize efficiency and budget.
New walls are framed out. Rough-ins are placed for all mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and any new openings (doors & windows). For exterior projects, building-skin material is repaired, patched and prepped, as needed.
Insulation and water-proofing are installed. Interior drywall is hung and taped, Prep of all surfaces to receive the new finishes and fixtures. This includes flooring, cabinets, counter-tops, tile and light fixtures. For exterior projects, new material or paint goes up.
Almost to the finish line! Trim, hardware and final fixtures are installed. Job-site is cleaned and made ready for hand-off to owners. All outstanding details are resolved prior to this hand-off so that owners receive a 100% final product.
Please reach us at info@sdprojectmanagement.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes, and the contractor who is hired is always the client's decision.
Things like structural reinforcements, water/termite damage, or full details of existing conditions can't always be evaluated fully until a wall is opened-up or demo has begun. Understanding the gray areas before beginning work and keeping clients informed is key in avoiding surprises.
This depends completely on the amount of work being done. Once your scope of work is finalized and the bidding process begins, we can estimate the total length of time from start to finish.
It depends on your scope of work. If construction plans or official drawings are needed, a qualified industry professional will have to draw-up the plans to be submitted to the City.
These are important maintenance and up-keep items that preserve the integrity of the building which have been delayed or not completed by the owner. Examples include roof leaks and replacing plumbing. Sometimes it makes sense to resolve deferred maintenance at the same time as other construction work.
sdPM charges a percent of the total price of construction based on the complexity and scope of the project.
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