Once the design is finalized, you will present it to multiple contractors. Each contractor will bid on the project, and it will ultimately be up to you to decide who you want to work with. You may also talk with critical subcontractors about the current design’s feasibility. A construction manager will help you sort through all of the information gathered and analyze the costs making it easier for you to know who you want to work with.

Managers monitor workers’ schedules and budgets once the project begins. Changes are difficult, though not impossible, to make at this stage. Should you decide to make changes, schedules, costs, and blueprints are up for review.

When work is done, you and your construction manager will walk through the building to confirm that you’re satisfied with it. This phase also includes final inspections for compliance with technical specifications, building codes, and quality standards.

A quality commercial construction management company will create a detailed schedule to ensure that crews complete tasks on time. They also develop solid communication practices that keep everyone on the same page. Good managers write quality control plans to hold builders accountable to a unified standard.

Commercial construction is complex, and subcontractors have limited time. It’s up to the general contractor to ensure their time is used efficiently. During the planning phase, the manager will write up a schedule for your project. You should review this schedule carefully and do your part to prevent delays.