Why is it Necessary to Understand the Importance of Constructability Reviews?

07/15/2015 14:26

What is constructability?

Also known by the name of buildability, constructability is a project management technique which is implemented for the purpose of reviewing various construction processes right from their start to finish throughout pre-construction phase. Before a project is executed, this technique is used so that various problems can be spotted and taken care of in order to reduce any errors, delay, or overflowing of cost. 
 

What role is played by the constructability review?

Constructability reviews are the ones that are carried out on regular intervals throughout the industry, but results can definitely vary. They are the wide-ranging analysis of all factors that are related to the practicability of the project. The major purpose of this review is to decide the final cost of a project before it commences by providing correct scope and specifications.
 
A construction manager would not want any flaws occurring in the job and wants it to be a success. One approach for a job to be winning is to get started by having an entire set of bid documents. You must not forget that it is considered a crucial step to have a total set of bid documents examined by a third party, and they should be corrected as well before they are presented for bid. If a construction manager has a relevant number of years of experience, he can review the documents to find out if there are any incorporated problems, or errors that may cause a halt in construction. He should go for constructability review so that he can come up with various factors to see if these factors can impact stakeholders and put their time, cost and quality at stake.
 
If the performance has to be improved in the coming time, it’s a must for a contractor that he learns from the past performance or flaws he might have committed in the past. Construction project reviews are the ones whose motive is to improve the construction process and build a focused and experienced team for handling future projects. The review also tells you how fairly or weakly your company has performed on a project. Those construction project reviews are considered the best ones that also include customer’s feedback.
 
Below mentioned are the top rules for a successful constructability review:
  • Build the project and don’t focus only on the problem
  • Review the edge of various systems
  • Keep the review of preliminary documents positive
  • Concentrate on the important terms
  • Do take the time out to complete a detailed review