Six tips for choosing a consultant

Construction consultants are vital to ensuring a project progresses as planned. Here are some tips on how to select the right consultant for you. The reason for hiring – A clear job description for your construction consultant will help the construction consulting firm, the HR department and the rest of the project team know what the consultant will handle. It is also a good starting point for all involved in the interviewing and selection process as it will provide direction and guidance for hiring the right candidate. Experience and relevance – It is important that the consultant you choose has industry experience as this will play a role in steering the project in the right direction. For construction companies looking for a consultant to maintain industry...

Hiring a construction turnaround specialist

Written by Lyle Charles If your company is faced with extreme challenges and the management feels that the company needs outside assistance to get back on track, it is a good idea to consider reaching out to a company offers construction and turnaround services. Construction specialist will assist a company in many areas of construction including construction claims management, setting industry-specific construction standards and assisting in mediation and disputes. In some cases, consultants are experienced enough to replace the current CEO to help a company get reorganized. Company’s who enlist such services will benefit from objectivity that a specialist brings. Here are a few areas to consider when looking at selecting a potential turnaround specialist; The...