Role of Contractor in Construction

Many people are involved in the construction of your home. The owners - you and your family, the architect - who designs the home, the workers and masons - who build your home, and the contractor - who plans and coordinates all the construction activity. While each person plays an integral part in the building of your home, the role of the contractor is very important in ensuring the building project is completed within the estimated time and budget.

ROLES OF A CONTRACTOR:

Simply put, a structural engineer is a civil engineer who specialises in assessing the structural integrity of your home. They analyse important aspects like the strength of the foundation, stability and load-bearing capacity of the walls, and the quality of materials used: cement, steel, aggregates etc.

PLANNING

To realise your idea of your home, you need a plan. A contractor helps you in chalking out a plan, a timeline and a budget to help you get ready for the construction stage.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Once the plan is set into action, the contractor assumes the role of a manager, keeping track of everything from the purchase of materials to hiring masons and labour, to ensuring all precautions are taken during the construction of your home

PROJECT SUPERVISION

While the masons and workers lay every brick and tile, it is the contractor's guidance that shapes your home. The contractor should be in sync with the work happening on-site and be aware of every small change and development.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY CHECKS

You may not know everything about home-building, especially the intricacies of the law and other regulations. The contractor is hence, your go-to person, who is well versed with all the permits and licenses required before starting the project.