Feb 28, 2023

THE SURPRISING NO. 1 QUALITY TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAM

Construction management is a crucial component when determining the success of any construction project.

Construction managers are responsible for managing costs, evaluating risks, planning, monitoring, and ensuring projects get done on time.

So what’s the number one quality to look for in a construction management team to ensure a project leads to success and not failure?

Safety.

As general contractors for multi-family developments, commercial construction, and custom homes, our construction management team has never compromised safety. In our experience, this quality has been the secret to keeping projects running like a well-oiled machine.

Here’s why safety should be the number one quality you look for when hiring a construction management team.

SAFETY ESTABLISHES A STRONG CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APPROACH

When everyone on a project shares the same commitment to safety, processes are clearly communicated and defined. By prioritizing safety, our construction management team ensures the best interests of both our team and our clients are protected. That means safety goes beyond the job site. We help protect investments and assets by mitigating risks that could compromise it.

SAFETY ENSURES YOUR PROJECT COMPLIES WITH POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Construction managers are responsible for making key decisions surrounding a project. By prioritizing safety, we ensure buildings are all up to code and compliant with safety regulations and standards. We also manage this process for clients, making sure the right paperwork gets done without delay. This prevents safety violations that result in legal issues and costly fines.

SAFETY IMPROVES OVERALL WORK EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY

When team members feel safe and secure on a job site, they’re overall focus and performance is improved. Construction management teams that prioritize safety ensure everyone is adequately trained, encourages the proper use of equipment and materials, and increases lines of communication between teams. This reduces risks of injury, poor workmanship, and potential hazards that derail project success.

Westmark is a safety-minded construction management team that builds with confidence.
As a construction management team in Nanaimo, B.C., that’s prioritized safety for over 35 years, we’ve established a strong reputation as general contractors in our community. No matter the scale of the project, we pride ourselves on having a construction management approach that keeps your interests protected. Whether you’re looking for a new home builder to craft your custom home or multi-family development, or need leasehold improvements service for your business, our safety-minded construction management team will create an efficient work environment that delivers high-quality results.