5 Benefits of a Condominium Refurbishment Partner – By PAC Building Group Condo refurbishment reaps benefits for owners and residents alike. Making it through the process successfully, however, is no small task. From planning to design, and project scheduling and team coordination, refurbishments can overwhelm even the most seasoned property management team. Here’s where partnering with a Design-Build General Contractor can have its advantages. There are numerous reasons why property stakeholders trust end-to-end contracting firms to quarterback a project. At a high level, they include:
1 Single point of contact: Between architects, designers, engineers, and onsite crews, there is no shortage of teams to keep track of during a refurbishment. That said, having a general contracting partner to serve as your voice and manage third-parties reduces stress, strengthens collaboration, and helps to avoid miscommunications. “It simply comes down to having one contract, and a single point of responsibility,” says David Petrozza, Owner Principal, PAC Building Group. “The key advantage of a specialized contractor is leveraging their management process. They integrate all the moving parts necessary to complete a project, and that has tremendous value.”
2 A consistent vision: It’s difficult to see a vision from its inception to completion. Having a specialized Design-Build General Contracting firm on the team from the start ensures all parties (trades, residents, property teams) begin on the same page and remain in alignment. Here again, establishing a single point of contact between property owners/managers and their refurbishment teams keeps everyone on track and moving towards the same goals.
3 Greater accountability: With a single point of contact comes greater visibility into the progress of a refurbishment. General contractors can be the “eyes on the ground” to monitor activity, address challenges, and hold other trades and vendors to task. “All workers are an extension of the contractor and need to represent the client accordingly,” says David.
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