Pre Construction Meeting

Question 1

Is a meeting in which the client and project team, which includes the construction company’s personnel, consultants , and contractors, get together to establish authority and communication, clarify responsibilities, identify potential issues and plan for a successful project before hitting the jobsite.

Answer 1

Pre-construction meeting

Question 2

Who run’s a pre-construction meeting

Answer 2

Construction project manager

Question 3

responsible for gathering all of the key stakeholders and setting the agenda for the meeting

Answer 3

Project manager

Question 4

Why are pre-construction meetings important

Answer 4

• ensure all parties have a change to voice concerns and request changes
• establishes a chain of communication and command
• ensure everyone involved with the project is aware of their responsibilities
  -helps avoid potential conflicts and miscommunication once the project begins

Question 5

How to prepare for a pre-construction meeting

Answer 5

• prepare questions before the meeting happens
• gather all important documents, blueprints, and building plans
• finalize visual aids
• send a copy of the agenda before the meeting

Question 6

Examples of some documents you might consider bringing to the meeting:

Answer 6

• project schedule
• building material cost estimates
• drawings and blueprints
• site- specific safety plan
• building permits
• worker payment scheduled