Are you worried about how you are going to get through the construction of your new building?
This is a normal feeling and it is important you manage it properly. The best thing to do is to get the right advice, plan early, and be proactive.
In this article, we take you through six important tips for surviving your new build. Let’s have a look at them.
1. Know the Codes and Regulations
This is the first and most important thing you need to consider because it can cost you a lot in the long run. Each different state has its own building codes which you need to follow. They include things like how big your house can be, as well as how you access power sources.
Whether you are building a new office block or a new home, you need to look up the relevant regulations in your state.
2. Have the Right Equipment on Hand
Don’t let your project become inefficient by skimping out on equipment costs. Small things like having good casters on your work trolleys or a reliable jackhammer are going to make all the difference.
Investing in these items will help you avoid breakages, which will end up costing more time and money.
3. Keep a Good Relationship With Your Builder
One of the main reasons building projects end up taking longer and costing more money is a poor relationship with the builder. You need to treat your builder with respect and let him or her feel that you know they are the expert.
At the same time, though, you want to give clear instructions about what you want from your builder. This will ultimately help them to meet your expectations and avoid mishaps occurring from miscommunication.
4. Stay Involved in the Process
Part of communicating your needs is actually being at the site to see what is happening. You want to be giving guidance as things happen, rather than turning up to the site a week after a mistake has been made.
A good building tip is to take photographs of everything for your own documentation. If things do end up going badly, you want to have evidence of where things went wrong and what you did to fix them.
5. Budget Well
You will have an overall budget for your home that includes the cost of work and materials. However, you are always going to have more costs come up along the way. Make sure you keep a tight budget for these things.
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Make Changes
A new construction project will rarely go from start to finish without any alterations. You may decide midway through the project that you want to move things around, or remove and add certain elements.
Don’t be afraid to speak up when you have these ideas. You will regret it if you let your home be built in a way you are not totally happy with. Most importantly speak up early – you may find your idea is a good one.
Be Proactive With Your New Building
A final tip for surviving the construction of your new building is to be proactive every step of the way. This includes all of the tips we have spoken about so far. Make sure you act quickly and communicate well.
When it comes to new buildings, things are always more expensive to change if you wait to make a decision on them.
If you have found these tips useful, make sure you check out the other articles on our blog.
