What Type of Building Partner Do I Need for My Construction Project?

Perhaps the only thing more daunting than your construction project itself is choosing the right construction company to manage it. You’ll have to trust them with your time, energy, and resources. How do you know you’re choosing the right partner? Consider the following information to help you determine what type of construction company you’ll need for your next project. 

Involvement

Your construction company will be your point person throughout the entire building project, so be sure to choose someone whose leadership style is consistent with yours. If you plan on being very hands-off throughout the project, you'll need to find someone who is comfortable with making decisions for you. They'll need to have a thorough understanding of your vision and be able to convey it to the construction team while you are unavailable or off-site. In a situation where you plan to have little involvement, it's imperative that you have complete confidence in your building partner. Even more important is knowing that they have confidence in themselves to do the job well without daily input from you.

On the other hand, if you plan to be highly involved with the construction project, find a building partner who is open to co-leadership. They'll need to include you in decisions and be able to successfully coordinate meetings and schedules for both your team and the construction team. Take time to evaluate your desired level of involvement, and use your analysis to help guide your decision in choosing your building partner.

Budget

Your budget will be a major factor when it comes to choosing the right building partner. Understanding your budget before you settle on a construction company can help you identify the best candidate for the job. Whatever your budget, you’ll want to find someone who can get the most out of it.

Find out whether a company typically comes in under or over budget, whether they get any discounts from local vendors, and whether they’ve completed similar projects with similar budgets. If you’re working with a larger budget, be sure to find a building partner who can invest your money wisely. Evaluate their portfolio, and assess candidates’ capacities to manage your money and project.

Experience

When choosing a building partner, experience alone isn’t enough; choose a construction company that has experience in your area of need. If you’re getting ready to build your first home, you won’t choose a commercial builder. Likewise, a massive commercial undertaking requires a partner with relevant experience in both scale and industry. If other aspects of the construction project (like utilizing eco-friendly materials or partnering with local vendors) are priorities for you, be sure to choose a building partner that has experience in accommodating these preferences.

Timeline

Your timeline affects a multitude of factors in your construction project. Your budget, your move-in date, and your stress level are all affected by your timeline. With that being said, it's important to find a building partner who will not only meet your timeline expectations but even exceed them! Ask what percentage of the company's projects are completed on time. Be sure to call and talk to references and get an insider's take on how well the company works on a timeline. You may also want to find out how many ongoing projects your candidates have. You don't want a construction company whose attention is divided among too many clients!

If you need a reliable building partner to work with you on your next construction project, contact the team at Pro-Line Building Company to learn more about us and our construction process. From commercial steel buildings to residential homes and hobby shops, Pro-Line is the building partner for you!