With Every New Build and Renovation There Are Lessons To Be Learned
My top twelve lessons learned and confirmed over the years:
- There is more than one way to get a job done.
- Often there are conflicting priorities at play amongst the contributors.
- Open communication and transparency is key.
- Being welcoming & encouraging while on the job are critical traits for effective teamwork.
- Everyone wants to look forward to getting up to go to the job site. Attitude matters.
- Solid plans and a set course of action makes the job run more smoothly.
- Operating with the result in mind with a specific deadline works best for all involved.
- Confirm credentials, knowledge & experience of every player on the team up front.
- Make sure all drawings are complete and accurate from the onset.
- Confirm whether or not assumptions are accurate.
- Take into consideration all potential dilemmas with, at least, a “Plan B”.
- Be a respectful contributor and collaborator – taking ownership for the success of the project – no matter what your position or responsibility is on any particular project.
Author: Lori Marcoux