Managing trades and the site

Project managing an extension scheme includes a host of organisational tasks, including sourcing the right tradespeople and managing them effectively once work gets underway. There are two routes available to you: the first is to hire a principal contractor and have them employ the necessary professionals as subcontractors. The second option is to hire the trades yourself and manage them — the prospect of which can seem like a daunting task. However, spending plenty of time at the research stage will pay dividends later. Here, we outline the basics, from finding the right people for your project to managing them efficiently once construction begins.