I am about to take on a job for my Brother. Its a pretty large involved job for me. I do have the know how and have no problem getting it right. The job when started has to be completed on time. No if ans or buts! Its a commercial fitout for a pedriatric firm (medical). I know as a carpenter/contractor I can only run the job and have to sit back and let the subs do all the work.
Does anyone have any advice on keeping the job moving. I think I’ll post a picture blog on this site when we start.
Thanks Fellas, Lou C
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Have you scheduled it in microsoft project or similiar to determine your critical path?
Yes...don't spend your time posting picture blogs if you are project managing something with a tight scehdule.
Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
Yes your right! no picture blogs! Tight schedule.
-Lou
I agree. To save time you should have said "No pics, no blog: tite schdule." That would have saved you about ten strokes of the keyboard. You need all the help you can get! Good luck ;) Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
Jim, Permits were approved- We started framing yesturday morning and worked till 9 at night. Were gonna do 8- 13hour days just to get a jump on it.
-Lou
Good job...front load the start and cruise through to the end. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
Order the millwork, now!TFB (Bill)
You read my mind- I ordered it the day we finished framing. The drywall is going in as we type- Just one side til all inspections are done. (we got the ok)
-Lou
We used to drywall one side of everything when we were doing tenant work like you are doing. It makes good sense. I'm probably going to start doing some of that in our remodeling effort. Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
As suggested find out what the dependant events are that must be completed to keep the project moving. Map out the project on paper and leave yourself a fudge factor at the end. I'd also talk to the subs before making the schedule to get their input as to time frames and potential issues they see.
If I have a project that has a drop dead date I try to factor in one day float for every 2-3 weeks of work.
Once the schedule is established set up a meeting with all the subs and go over the scope and schedule and ask for both their commitment as well as their input. They have ideas to save time and/or be able to bring up potential problems that might pop up between each other.