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Multifamily Construction
Construction of a multifamily property determines the future attractiveness, endurance, ease of maintenance, functionality, and value of the project. The organization of the project impacts every person doing work or providing support. Whether the owner or developer controls the entire job or elects General Contracting and Subcontracting establishes the supervisory and accountability structure of the project.
Establishing Budgets
Creating a budget is possibly the most important piece of information you can give any builder or architect. Be honest and realistic about that figure. Many builders and architects can create plans and estimate cost to build based on square footage and finishes.
Design Features
The type of units will determine what your community will look like. Create a want list and include the type of appliances, flooring, paint, cabinets, countertops, fixtures and hardware in your description. Examine your options by visiting stores, showrooms and communities.
Site Considerations
Demolition, Disposal, Erosion Control, Excavation, Grading, Landfill and Salvage are time sensitive in terms of personnel and safety management. Similarly, post-construction jobs like Landscaping must not get underway too early when they are at risk of being damaged.
Construction Methods
The quality and pricing of the materials can vary widely whether the improvements are built of Brick and Mortar, Concrete, Steel Frame, Tunnel Form, Wood Frame or materials using technology yet to be invented. Green Building will also substantially influence pricing.
Contract Negotiations
It is important for you to know what to expect from the builder, what the builder expects of you, and what each of you are liable for before you sign. If you don’t understand the contract, invest in having a lawyer review it, suggest changes and explain it to you.
Project Administration
The administrative side of construction cannot be taken lightly. Everyone involved in the project is going to be interested in the Accounting, Communications, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, Licensing and Software Systems for the project.
Change Orders
Change orders can be an unpleasant part of the building process. Ask your builder or architect for a spec sheet on all equipment before construction starts. If any of the information needs to be changed, do so as quickly as possible. This will keep the delays to a minimum.


 
 
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