Constructive Solution is built on the strength of two concepts: construction expertise and construction management. The cornerstone of a successful company is their ability to successfully do the work; if the work can’t be done, nothing else matters. Construction management, however, is the thing that truly sets Constructive Solution apart from other companies. The “total project” approach is central to creating true customer satisfaction.
What is Construction Management?
At Constructive Solution, construction management is defined as, “….the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality and participation satisfaction.”
Communication is the key
Comprised of a team of European-certified professionals that have years’ of experience in Panama, Constructive Solution is expertly staffed and prepared to meet each project’s construction management needs. First, the team is fluent in three languages: Spanish, English and German; this gives Constructive Solution the flexibility to communicate with residents, suppliers and most foreign investors. This is important; if communication is not accurate and effective, it is impossible to understand the needs and desires of the owner.
This level of communication starts from the first meeting between Constructive Solution and the project’s owner. Clearly understanding project requirements and being able to convey them to contractors and suppliers allows Constructive Solution to “see the truth” of the owner’s needs and wishes and translate that into accurately performed work.
Financial responsibility and accountability
A crucial part of construction management is the financial control. We take the responsibility for preparing the bidding material to ensure that the contractors’ bids contain everything you need; we then analyze the incoming bids to ensure that they have been accurately submitted and that the pricing is correct.
After a bid is selected, we work together with the client to prepare the necessary contracts; by doing this, we can best ensure that all of their needs are addressed and met.
Always remember: Already in the initial planning phase before building the project, you decide over 80% of the project budget – so you want to be sure you get the best prices wrapped in a good contract.
This does not only apply to the main construction contract, but also to the rest of materials and products you have to choose to create your dream home. Constructive Solution takes you around Panama showing you the best available: from the faucets and the tiles over sinks and windows to the doors and kitchen. We prepare the bids, analyze and negotiate them and help with the contracts.
In addition, Constructive Solution gets a lower price than you would (through negotiation, long-term relationship and contractor discount) with most of the providers and that benefit will be passed along to you 100%.
Additionally we prepare payment schemes, so you only pay what is needed at the time and still have everything when you need it.
We continuously monitor both the quality and the timeliness of the construction; because of this we guarantee that the client will not pay out too much money. For construction projects in Panama, it is important to remember you will be required to make a down payment of 10-20%. The contractor does not go into a negative cash flow, so in a sense “he always owes you money”. One of the responsibilities of Constructive Solution is to carefully monitor the cash flow and to make sure that the amount you have already paid out does not exceed what is needed to keep the project on track.
Excellence is the goal
Coming close to specifications is not enough; in fact seeking the highest degree of excellence is the only goal. Constructive Solution means modern building standards with integrity; square means square, level means level, and the price is the price. Only experience in country, and the ability to communicate and insist upon the buyers’ wishes, can ensure these results.
Constructive Solution offers the very finest in construction management. Giving the best product is crucial, but it isn’t enough; creating a partnership with the project owner and ensuring that both expectations and objectives are met is the only way to do business. Constructive Solution wants to be a “total project” solution on every job performed.