{"id":80,"date":"2013-03-12T01:52:50","date_gmt":"2013-03-11T12:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/builderscrack.wordpress.com\/?p=80"},"modified":"2021-01-22T00:08:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T11:08:29","slug":"do-i-need-a-project-manager-or-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-new-builds\/do-i-need-a-project-manager-or-builder.html","title":{"rendered":"Should You Choose a Project Manager or a Builder?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ShouldShould you choose a project manager or builder?Starting home renovations or new home build<\/a> is a major task.\u00a0 Knowing whether you need to choose a Project Manager or a Building Contractor\u00a0 is one of the first questions you\u2019ll ask yourself.\u00a0 You may not even know the differences between them.\u00a0To confuse things even more, it\u2019s not unusual for their roles to overlap.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building Contractors employ a number of skilled workers, and the majority of core trades are often done in-house or sub-contracted to companies they have built up a good working relationship with. They own (rather than hire) most of their own equipment, are able to take on larger projects and may be members of the Master Builders\u2019 Association.<\/p>\n

You may save time by choosing a Building Contractor due to them having in-house back-up and not being so reliant on sub-contractors. When choosing a Building Contractor over a Project Manager be aware you may have to organise and supervise other contractors.
\nWhen should you choose a project manager?<\/p>\n

Project Managers manage the construction process in its entirety, including supervising the Building Contractor. When you choose a project manager, check they are an excellent communicator as they work with every person associated with the project.\u00a0 This can include local government officials, sub-contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners.<\/p>\n

\"choose<\/a>All the trades within the entire build or renovation will be sub-contracted.\u00a0 This includes the labour force digging the foundations, brick layers, carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers and roofers just to mention a few! All equipment required will be hired or provided by subcontractors.<\/p>\n

The only downside to hiring a Project Manager<\/a> is that they are fully reliant on the performance and reliability of the sub-contractors that they engage.<\/p>\n

Can a builder be a project manager?<\/h3>\n

It is definitely possible to find a Builder<\/a> that could manage the whole process, but the key to success is identifying someone suitable and being aware of what aspects you will be expected to deal with yourself. Ask questions when selecting the Building Contractor or Project Manager to make sure they are capable of dealing with all aspects of the work.<\/p>\n