Works

Construction manager in Barcelona

We manage your works by contracting each trade package directly: fewer intermediaries, better control of cost and schedule, and constant technical supervision.

By trade package

Direct contracting
With each trade, with no intermediary margins.

Cost

Financial control
Bid comparisons, contracts and budget monitoring.

Schedule

Up-to-date programme
Coordination of all parties during the works.

What it is

A way of contracting the works with more control and fewer cost overruns

The construction manager is responsible for the financial control of the works and for coordinating the timing of all parties: architect, developer, trades or building contractor. Instead of contracting the entire works to a single company, the works are contracted by trade package, directly with each trade.

This way the client cuts intermediary margins and has much greater technical control over what is done, when and at what price.

It is a good option if

  • You want to fine-tune the cost of a large project.
  • You prefer to hire the trades directly.
  • You need someone to coordinate schedules and parties.
  • You want written minutes and progress reports.
  • You are concerned about the risk of delays and extras.

What we do

Before and during the works

We prepare the works so they start without errors and follow them closely until completion.

Project review

We review the project and measurements to spot errors or inaccuracies that could cause delays or cost overruns.

Bid comparison

We analyse the quotes, meet contractors and trades and propose improvements, such as contracting by trade package or organising the works in phases.

Works contracts

We prepare the contracts with all parties, with a clear scope, prices and deadlines.

Monitoring and minutes

We supervise the works together with the site management team, draw up monthly minutes and update the programme.

Mediation

A single point of contact who looks after your interests

The construction manager ensures that all parties meet the deadlines set out in the signed contracts, records the defects to be corrected and the instructions given on site, and mediates between the parties if a dispute arises, seeking workable and fair solutions.

So that bids are comparable from the outset, we usually combine this service with detailed measurements of the project.

Examples

Planning and monitoring the works

We coordinate parties, schedules and costs with a programme that we update throughout the works.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about construction management

With a building contractor you award the whole job to one company, which subcontracts and adds its margin. With a construction manager you hire each trade directly, with more transparency and cost control.

In general it reduces intermediary margins and allows each item to be priced more tightly, although it requires more intensive management, which is precisely what we do.

Yes. The construction manager works alongside the site management team; we can take on both roles or coordinate with your architect.

Above all for full renovations, building rehabilitations and works of a certain size, where the savings and control outweigh the management effort.

It depends on the size and duration of the works. We give you a fixed quote, plus VAT.

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Find out more

Want better control over the cost of your works?

Tell us about your project and we will explain how we would manage it by trade package.