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Managerial occupations, Planning, Design-Build Project Delivery,…
Managerial occupations
General Contractors
Goal: to obtain + complete contracts
They want to build a good reputation to attract ideal customers/clients
they hire (and usually have an established go-to network of)
Sub-Contractors
They want to establish connections with the contractor, not really the client
Goal: to complete specialized service work for a company on a contractual basis
Examples: plumbing, heating, insulation, drywalling, painting, carpeting, electrical work
They have no responsibility for the structure as a whole
AKA Specialty Trade Contractors
Education methods
Local technical or trade school
may additionally complete apprenticeship training
courses such as mathematics, mechanical drawing, and woodworking
Apprenticeship
around 3-5 years
administered by local employers, trade associations, and trade unions
Employer-provided training program
Requirements
Safety training
License requirements (skill-dependent) (must be renewed)
Reading and math proficiency
Certifications (skill-dependent) (must be renewed)
They can specialize in specific sectors (i.e. residential, commercial)
AKA Construction Management
Education methods
college degree in construction science
often start as field engineers, schedulers, or cost estimators
advance to positions such as assistant manager, construction manager, general superintendent, cost estimator, construction building inspector, general manager or top executive, contractor, or consultant
Forming their own firm
business turnover rate is high
taking business courses help
need a moderate financial investment
Planning
Permits and insurance
Prep of construction site
Foundation construction
Superstructure construction
Finished Project
Warranty period
Selecting a contractor
Financing
Design-Build Project Delivery
One team (design build team) works under a single contract with the project owner
Popular trend in design and construction in the past 15 years
One entity is responsible for cost, schedule, and performance.
more organized and efficient
cost effective and faster completion
Inspections
Traditional Project Delivery
Two teams: design team and build team have 2 separate contracts with the project owner
The owner manages two separate contracts which may cause communication issues or blame-shifting between designer and contractor
Basic Construction Process