Gilbert Fontenard completed his Masters in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of the West Indies in 1993 and has gone on to manage a number of sites during the course of his career as a civil engineer and real estate developer. Managing a construction site can often be difficult, especially when contractors, architects and key stakeholders all need to be taken into account. These strategies will help anybody who is new to the role.
Create Flows of Communication
As with all projects, communication is going to be key if you are to understand every factor that affects the success of the project. Make sure that you set up flows of communication between all key workers and stakeholders, ensuring you receive regular updates from those who are on the ground and can transmit this information to stakeholders as and when needed.
Observe Constantly
As a site manager Regular inspections are necessary. This will allow one to leverage their expertise and experience to achieve maximum efficacy while maintaining quality standards.
Hire Good Contractors
Gilbert Fontenard has experience working with a wide variety of contractors and understands just how much of a difference working with good specialists can make. Make sure you trust the people you’re working with and have researched them thoroughly before hiring.
Create Flows of Communication
As with all projects, communication is going to be key if you are to understand every factor that affects the success of the project. Make sure that you set up flows of communication between all key workers and stakeholders, ensuring you receive regular updates from those who are on the ground and can transmit this information to stakeholders as and when needed.
Observe Constantly
As a site manager Regular inspections are necessary. This will allow one to leverage their expertise and experience to achieve maximum efficacy while maintaining quality standards.
Hire Good Contractors
Gilbert Fontenard has experience working with a wide variety of contractors and understands just how much of a difference working with good specialists can make. Make sure you trust the people you’re working with and have researched them thoroughly before hiring.
