In the commercial construction industry, teamwork is a non-negotiable component for successful construction projects.
Usually, any general contractor can complete a project – they may even complete it close to schedule or near the budget amount, but there is more that distinguishes a successful construction project than meeting the basic time and money requirements of project management.
At DBG, we aim above and beyond the elemental construction of a project; we aim to build an effective, dependable team of subcontractors, architects, engineers, city officials, and – most importantly – our clients.
The Bigger Picture
Remind team members of the bigger picture. A project team achieves high performance when they are motivated by the same goal.
As a general contractor, one of our key ingredients to project approach is incorporating the client into our team. Their vision becomes our vision.
We recognize the challenges and hurdles of the client’s project and communicate them with our subcontractors. Then we develop lasting business relationships with subcontractors so they work to achieve this vision with a sense of pride and ownership. This is also a reason to consider integrating pre-construction management for your project.
Pre-construction opens a forum for brainstorming, discussion, and determining milestones and goals. One of DBG’s hallmark projects was so successful in achieving its overall vision, that the building has merited multiple awards and recognition for its artistic and community-based space. Check out our blog on pre-construction for Dunlap Codding Law Firm.
Clear System for Communication
Have a clear system for communication that includes everyone. Communicating the goals and vision of a project needs to happen more than once.
According to Forbes’ article Five Ways to Build a High-Performance Team, good leadership needs to “be a broken record and help team members to be focused on the vision. High-performance team leaders stay on message, they constantly communicate and keep people focused on the vision and mission to accomplish.”
Implementing communication processes that support day-to-day and even hour-to-hour updates is critical to achieving each milestone.
At DBG, we use Procore Construction Management software comprehensively for each project.
If you have a commercial construction project, consider working with a general contractor that utilizes a robust management software that keeps them accountable and keeps communicating the vision every step of the way.
You can also check out our blog on Communication: Setting up Projects for Success to read our story on effective and comprehensive communication systems.
For more information about our commercial construction firm and our project management, please contact us today.