When does Good become Great?

When does Good become Great?The mark of Great construction

Weve all seen examples of bad construction

LATEOVER BUDGETSHODDY

We all know Bad

When it goes wrong it can have terrible consequences

Good construction delivers what the client wantsOn timeOn budgetMeets expectationsGood Construction sets the benchmark

Great Construction delivers what the client wants AND what they never realised they needed.Under budgetEarlyExceeds expectationsGreat construction raises the bar

Things dont always go to plan. We know this.Costs overrunIssues crop upNeed we mention the weather?No-one said it was easy

What makes Good Great is the ability to manage the issues to still deliver the best possible project.Pro-active greatness

Get your ducks in a row before starting.

Picture courtesy of Dawn Huczek https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Get_all_your_ducks_in_a_row_AND_in_step_(4326206563).jpg?uselang=en-gbInitial investment is key

We all know the saying Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance but how many of us really follow it?

Proper Preparation and all that Jazz

The key is collaboration and communicationA clear coordination policy is the foundation of any Great project

Laying the foundations

Every great project starts with clear communication:

Get everyone involved

Set a clear coordination planIf you want to avoid issues get the communication right

Set an agenda and stick to itAs obvious as it sounds how many times have you sat through a meeting which got derailed in the first five minutes?

How much did it achieve?Now for the how

Make sure everyone is on the same page

Signpost points, come back to them and reiterate in a different way to ensure everyone understands

Does everyone know theirs and others responsibilities?

Is there a clear programme of works?

Address issues before they arise

Are there any difficult to obtain supplies which need to be sourced?

What are the potential issues on site?

What is the chain of communication if the need arises?

Keep everyone in the loop

Do the subcontractors know who has finished what and when they can start on their part of the project?

Do the suppliers know when to arrive at site?

Does the client know how their project is progressing?

At the end of the day Great construction comes down to effective collaboration and communication.

Before the first set up is done get your ducks in a row

Picture courtesy of Tomas Castelazo https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ducks_in_a_row.jpg?uselang=en-gbIts back to the ducks

Melhuish and Saunders has built up an excellent reputation as a high quality building contractor since it was established in 1923.

Based in Glastonbury, Somerset, we complete numerous projects each year in the South West of England. Operating in a 60 mile radius of our head office allows us to complete contracts in Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset, however, projects further afield will always be given consideration.

Our extensive experience in the industry, coupled with our dedicated team of professionals ensures that we are able to undertake all types of construction work from minor to major projects, to a value in excess of 4.5 millionWe have had and continue to have repeat business from a number of clients following the successful completion of projects undertaken.

Melhuish and Saunders Ltd

We dont just say were GreatWe show it!