Download our eBook guide on “Construction projects – effective project management”

We have produced a two part ebook guide, focusing on construction projects. In this second ebook we provide a guide on project managing construction work for your school, academy or MAT.

The first part, which provides a guide on the steps you need to take, to comply with statutory requirements before embarking on any academy or MAT building project, can be downloaded here.

Construction projects – effective project management

Project managing construction work is no easy task and so we have written an ebook to provide a brief guide on what to expect and plan for.

Your team will need to plan ahead to allow enough time for the design, planning and construction work to be completed properly. Work that is rushed is likely to be unsafe and of poor quality.

As qualified chartered building surveyors specialising in education, S2e has proven project management expertise built over many years. Our experience helps make every project stress free and ensures you get the best value for every penny you invest in the future of your academy or MAT.

In this ebook we explore:

• Cost vs time vs quality analysis

  Carry out a cost vs time vs quality analysis to secure the best outcome for

  your school, academy or MAT. These three elements are often known as a project’s

  “golden triangle”.

• Appointing a Principal Designer

  Appointing a Project Manager – also known as a Principal Designer – is a vital step to ensuring your project will be on time and budget, and ready for the new school term.

• Contractor pricing

  Comparing like for like between tenders

• Insisting on a contract

  Trusting a local builder informally or relying on an estimate provided at tender are mistakes made by too many organisations commissioning construction work.

• Monitoring progress

  Put in place robust monitoring of work on site so you can be confident the contractor is adhering to current regulations and installing each element correctly

• Reviewing workmanship

  Have a specialist on hand to review quality of workmanship and look for defects.

• Cost control

  A cost plan is a critical part of any construction project, determining the practicality of a project and putting the controls in place to manage its delivery to your timescale.

• Compiling an operations manual

  An Operations and Maintenance Manual, or O&M Manual, compiles all the information on operation, maintenance, decommission and demolition that a building’s users will need. Although an O&M is not mandatory by law, it is often required after a project is completed or for contractor handoffs.

Let S2e help project manage your construction project

Appointing a professional project management team will be money very well spent. From new classroom blocks to extended changing facilities and upgraded sports halls, we will work alongside you to minimise disruption and risk to pupils, staff and visitors.

If you would like to discuss any of the information in this eBook or have any questions, please contact us on 01530 877 969 or email on enquire@s2e.org.uk.