Working with a building trustee brings the building owner numerous advantages that can be effective in various phases of the construction project and significantly influence its success.
With systematic control from planning to construction acceptance by an independent construction expert who is not directly involved in the construction work, construction defects and deviations from the state of the art can be identified in a timely manner and the necessary corrective measures can be initiated.
The client trustee sits between the client and the project team. Their role is to support, advise, and assist the client to ensure the project is successfully and sustainably implemented within the agreed budget and schedule, and at the agreed quality level.
Here are some of the key benefits:
1. Risk minimization
A building trustee ensures that construction contracts are concluded correctly and all legal regulations are complied with. The building owner is protected from legal risks.
By continuously monitoring the planning on paper and the construction execution on site, the construction trustee ensures that the work meets the agreed standards and that defects are identified and remedied early. Any construction damage should be minimized or even avoided, thus avoiding expensive repair and renovation costs. The investment should ensure the long-term value retention of the property.
2. Cost control
The client’s trustee monitors compliance with the budget and prevents cost overruns through careful planning and expenditure control. They support the client in their decisions from the very beginning. Often, a client’s trustee has trained in a skilled trade or worked in construction and is familiar with many of the pitfalls that can occur due to a lack of experience, which can sometimes result in unpleasant cost consequences. The client’s trustee protects them from these pitfalls.
To ensure that the client does not lose track, the construction trustee compares the offers and ensures that the client receives the best price-performance ratio and can attract the right providers for himself and his project.
3. Time management
The construction trustee monitors the detailed schedule prepared by the architect or general contractor and ensures that all work is completed on time to avoid delays.
He oversees the coordination of planning and execution of the various trades and ensures that the work is smoothly coordinated.
4. Competent advice
The construction trustee brings extensive experience and technical know-how to the project, leading to better decisions and higher quality construction.
It supports the client in selecting the right materials and construction techniques that are both cost-effective and durable and sustainable.
5. Communication interface
The client trustee acts as an interface between the client, the architects, the contractors and other parties involved and ensures smooth communication.
He ensures that the client is always transparently informed about the progress of the project and receives all relevant information.
6. Conflict prevention and resolution
The construction trustee can act as a neutral mediator in conflicts between the parties involved and contribute to the rapid resolution of disputes without the need for expensive and time-consuming legal proceedings.
Through careful planning and monitoring of construction work, the construction trustee minimizes the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts.
7. Long-term value retention
By choosing high-quality materials and construction methods, the construction trustee contributes to ensuring that the building remains durable and retains its value.
The construction trustee advises the client on the future maintenance of the building and helps find solutions that minimize long-term maintenance costs. The earlier the construction trustee is involved, the greater the influence on sustainable and cost-effective maintenance.
Overall, a client trustee supports the client through their expertise, their role as a mediator, and their ability to control costs and schedules. This leads to a smoother construction project, higher quality standards, and a reduction in risks and unexpected costs.
The motto “Building should be fun” emphasizes the positive aspects and enjoyment that a construction project can offer the client. With a client trustee on hand, many potential stressors can be minimized and the positive experiences maximized.
Let’s make the construction process a joyful experience together – contact us. We’d love to share the joy of building and creating with you.