Principal Contracting
As Principal Contractor we take ownership of your projects and manage the workforce to get your scope of work completed by industry experts.
Kennedys’ principal management of the project offers a cost-effective solution by eliminating the extra expense associated with builders management.
Using a one-stop-shop approach, we streamline the project management process, saving our clients time and resources.
Services
We provide our clients with a full complement of Principal Contracting services, including:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating contractors
- Managing resources and staying within budget
- Ownership of the project from start to finish
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATION
- Ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations
- Keeping up-to-date with legal and licensing requirements
- Ensuring all work meets necessary standards
COMMUNICATION
- Serving as the main point of contact for stakeholders
- Facilitating clear and timely communication
- Ensuring alignment among clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
QUALITY CONTROL
- Monitoring workmanship, materials, and processes
- Ensuring the project meets client expectations
- Maintaining high-quality standards throughout
CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
- Selecting and hiring qualified contractors for all project requirements
- Coordinating contractor schedules and activities to ensure smooth workflow
- Monitoring contractor performance
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Develop budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout projects
- Provide financial updates and reports to maintain transparency and control
- Manage timely payments to subcontractors and suppliers for smooth progress
Our offering
We tailor our approach to align with your specific requirements, offering you flexible involvement. Whether you need assistance for your team or complete project management from design to handover, we’ve got you covered.
Design and deliver
Through early contractor involvement and design stages, we work with larger stakeholder teams to develop site-specific, detailed scope of works.
Complete management
We can coordinate and manage your entire project. Handling every detail from compliance and regulation to subcontractor scheduling.
Our aim is to provide you with timely, budget-friendly, and top-quality completion of every project.
Project handover
We ensure the care for the project continues post-handover, with frequent and high-quality scheduled maintenance, proactive continual improvements, and client care to achieve 100% satisfaction.
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR?
As a principal contractor, we are responsible for managing and overseeing your entire project. Think of us as the team that coordinates everything—from planning and safety to ensuring that the project is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR?
Our role is to take the stress off your shoulders by:
- Assist in scoping and design of your project.
- Creating a detailed health and safety plan for the project.
- Supervising every aspect of work on-site to meet legal and safety standards.
- Coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to keep everything running smoothly.
- Managing budgets and schedules so your project stays on track.
- Keeping you informed and addressing any concerns along the way.
HOW DO WE WORK WITH SUBCONTRACTORS?
We carefully select subcontractors who have the skills and experience needed for your project. Once they’re on board, we:
- Clearly define their tasks and set expectations.
- Hold regular meetings to ensure progress aligns with the project plan.
- Monitor their work for quality and safety compliance.
- Address any challenges quickly to avoid delays.
HOW DO WE KEEP THE SITE SAFE?
Safety is one of our top priorities. We ensure this by:
- Identifying risks and putting measures in place to prevent accidents.
- Providing clear safety protocols and training for everyone on-site.
- Conducting regular inspections to spot and fix potential hazards.
- Ensuring all workers and subcontractors follow strict safety regulations.
- Keeping detailed records of safety checks and improvement reports.
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