We’ve seen rapid growth in Construction Management projects with many of our clients realising that opting for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is giving them not only a competitive commercial edge and transparency, but also alleviating risk and allowing for a collaborative team structure in building relationships early on.
Making a decision on the best delivery model for your project depends on both your priorities and business goals, time commitment and the desire for your involvement in the process.
Early Contractor Engagement is progressively seen as an essential approach to the more traditional models – where contractors are brought into the process after key decisions have been made.
Opting for an Early Contractor Involvement approach creates a cohesive experience throughout the entire design and pre-construction process. It allows for head contractor input on the ‘buildability’ aspects and clear insight into the actual construction and cost associated with a preliminary design. It gives the contractor more time to thoroughly grasp the scope and details of the project and also provides valuable time for the owner, design team and contractor to develop a mutual understanding and trust prior to the start of construction. With improved teamwork, collaboration, innovation and thorough planning involved in this approach, project time and commercial outcomes are guaranteed.
Recent Projects delivered on this basis include Chatswood RSL Club First Floor Extension and Guildford Leagues Club Masterplan.
Advantages of Early Contractor Involvement
- Faster project delivery
- Financial transparency – in relation to all costs, particularly over trade/subcontractor pricing, therefore reducing risks, less intensive tendering process, precise cost estimation at early stages of the project
- Retain flexibility and accommodate value engineering, ensuring optimal project function whilst minimising costs
- Contractor input and expertise while the design is being developed
- Meticulous pre-construction planning in the development phase, providing greater opportunity to detect and address any issues early on mitigating risk
- Creates the best collaborative team structure and encourages innovation. As solid relationships are built early, it provides a better mutual understanding of the project vision and expected outcomes
Rotric Constructions is a forward thinking, family owned Construction company specialising in hospitality projects and we believe above all that experience matters. Opting for a Construction Management delivery model utilises our expertise and unique perspective. Allowing you to retain control of budgets, whilst working alongside us throughout the entirety of the project – guaranteeing cost effective project delivery, on time with exceptional quality.
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