Pre-Construction Phase

During this phase, design and construction proceed concurrently and the prime role of the project manager is to maintain the timeous flow of information to the contractor and sub-contractors.

At SIP we understand the importance of a project manager's managerial prowess, flair for innovation and the ability to deal with complicated and timeous construction requirements. Another key to success in the construction phase is effective communication. SIP is fully capable of communicating effectively with charge-hand, foreman, consultants and top management alike.

Working hand-in-hand with Contractors

The main contractor is viewed as part of the team and SIP strives towards motivating and assisting him in organising the construction activity. One of the first tasks of SIP is to marry the contractor's programme to the documentation programme, overseeing any amendments which may be required for information flow to the contractor.

A close working relationship and rapport with the contractor's key personnel is established because SIP believes that as with other aspects of project management, the key to success in the construction phase is close and effective communication.

Site Co-ordination

Establishing efficient and effective collaboration between the various consultants and contractors, means working towards achieving a common goal.

Maintaining a communications network between the owner, consultants, contractor, sub-contractors and the owner's direct contractors, SIP will monitor and co-ordinate all of their relative functions.

Site Control

SIP's hands-on approach is especially evident in our involvement in direct site control. Speaking the language that everyone understands, our natural feel for the job and close liaison and communication with the men on site enable us to sense trends, anticipate problems and generally troubleshoot- putting out small fires before they become big ones.

Depending on the dictates of the project, full-time site management will be provided as necessary, providing eyes, ears and hands at the coal-face!

Off-site Control

SIP regards off-site production activities as being equally important as on-site construction and will monitor the full network of activities producing goods and services for the project.