Finishing homework in school was always an achievement. Be it an hour before school started or a day before the holidays ended. Finishing a project is an achievement on its own. This feeling goes on till the end though. When it comes to a construction project, the feeling amplifies.
Architects, construction managers, or contractors are passionate people who work tirelessly to bring ambitious plans to reality and contribute to society in their own way.
However, this is a tough mission. Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Construction managers have to keep their eyes and ears open while being on their feet all day long to manage the crowd.
Project managers tell us that they spend 40% of their time on site day after day attending meetings, making phone calls, and writing reports. That can be extremely frustrating, especially when they have to rely on tools that aren’t tailored to the construction industry.
And, unfortunately, that’s not all. They always have to be in full alignment with their site manager to ensure that their project stays protected against commercial claims and that all non conformities are addressed on time so that there are no unpleasant surprises waiting during handovers.
This is also why there are many who think of construction managers as the uncrowned kings of the industry. They have to deal with so many burning issues at the same time, never lose sight of the planning, and more importantly, make the construction site a safe place for everyone who is working there.
