01Service
Project management from planning to construction
OAN Architect offers project management to help owners coordinate the people, information and decisions involved in a building project. We support communication across planning, architectural design and construction, bringing the owner, consultants and contractor together around the agreed next steps. Based in Welland and serving Ontario, we define our responsibilities, deliverables and level of involvement with you for each project.
02Who we work with
- Homeowners coordinating a custom home, addition or major renovation
- Business owners planning a commercial building or renovation
- Developers bringing together a design and construction team
- Property owners who need help coordinating a project's next steps
When to get started
- Your project involves several consultants and construction participants
- You need a clear point of coordination between design and work on site
- The team needs decisions, outstanding information and next steps communicated
- You want to agree who is responsible for each part of the project
01In detail
A clear starting point for the project team
A building project brings together different people and responsibilities. Project management starts by agreeing how the team will work together and what support the owner needs.
Responsibilities and communication
We discuss the owner, consultants and contractor involved in the project and establish our coordination role. The appointment sets out the services, communication arrangements and deliverables, so the team understands which questions OAN will help coordinate and who is responsible for the work.
Information and decisions
Planning and design depend on information from the owner and the project's specialists. We help coordinate that input, communicate outstanding questions and bring decisions to the people responsible. Architectural design and application work are included where they form part of the agreed appointment.
02In detail
Coordination as the project moves to site
Communication continues as the design becomes construction work. Our project management role connects the team around the information and decisions needed at each agreed stage.
Owner, consultant and contractor coordination
We help communicate questions, responses and agreed next steps between the owner, design consultants and contractor. If an issue affects the design, the appropriate professional addresses it within their scope. OAN's specific construction-stage involvement is established for the project.
Project management and construction administration
Project management focuses on coordination across the project. Construction administration provides architectural support during construction, including design questions and agreed site reviews. OAN offers both services; the appointment explains how they work together for your building and the level of involvement commissioned.
03Scope
What we deliver
- An agreed project management scope and communication arrangements
- Coordination of information between the owner, consultants and contractor
- Communication of decisions, outstanding questions and agreed actions
- Project updates and follow-up within the commissioned scope
Scope and responsibilities
- Project management responsibilities and involvement are agreed for each project
- Contractors remain responsible for carrying out construction
- Licensed consultants remain responsible for their own professional work
- Architectural design, applications and construction administration are defined in the appointment
04Stages
Our project management process
- 01
Define the scope
Discuss your project, the people involved and the coordination support you need. Agree responsibilities and communication arrangements.
- 02
Coordinate planning and design
Bring the required information and team input together, and identify decisions needed for the next stage.
- 03
Support construction coordination
Help the owner, contractor and consultants communicate questions and agreed responses as the project moves to site.
- 04
Follow up on next steps
Keep agreed actions and outstanding information visible to the team, within the project's management scope.
05Common questions
Questions about project management
Does OAN offer project management?
Yes. We offer project management, with coordination and communication support through the agreed stages of your project. Share your property, proposed work and the team already involved so we can define the responsibilities and deliverables you need.
Can project management cover planning, design and construction?
We can discuss support across those stages or for a particular part of the project. The scope depends on the work, the team and your needs as the owner. Our appointment establishes the stages and coordination responsibilities included.
How is project management different from construction administration?
Project management coordinates people, information and decisions across the agreed project stages. Construction administration focuses on architectural support during construction, including design questions and site reviews. OAN offers both; your appointment defines the role and deliverables of each.
What should I bring to the first conversation?
Bring the property address, a description of the proposed work, any available drawings and details of the consultants or contractor already involved. Explain where you need coordination support and the decisions ahead. We can then discuss a scope suited to the project.
Discuss project management for your building
Planning a home, commercial space or multi-unit building? Share the location, your goals and the stage you are at. We can discuss whether OAN Architect is the right fit.