There is a story that is very common to a lot of small construction firms which is that they establish themselves, get a level of success that is comfortable to their size and then end up facing their first huge project.

On the face of it, a gigantic tender or project is great news for the business, as they have a huge job with considerable revenue to provide a boost to the business, and if everything goes right it can build a reputation that can take a company stratospheric.

The problem is that for all of this to go right from a relatively small starting point, you need to be exceptionally well prepared and make all the right moves from trade recruitment, project management, negotiating and managing budgets and adapting to the many variables that affect the construction industry.

Whilst this will not cover everything you need to know, here are some top tips for what to start thinking about now before the project is underway.

Focus On Recruitment Now

Without skilled construction staff, your major project will have absolutely no chance of being built according to the timescales and quality thresholds your major client demands, so start thinking about who you need to bring in now and what skills they need.

The absolute worst step to make is to go into a large project understaffed and try to bring in people on an ad-hoc basis, as this can lead to difficulties in coordination and communication, and subsequent delays are almost inevitable.

Always Focus On The Details

Start with a detailed project plan that comprehensively covers every aspect of the project, and maintain that level of fastidiousness when making regular updates.

This plan is the roadmap for the rest of the team and ensures that throughout every construction stage, everyone is on the same page, everyone knows their responsibilities and their roles, and new staff members can be quickly brought up to speed.