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Expert: - 8/4/2009


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Hi Roger,
In general, what are the main teams required for high rise construction (those who are with the project on an ongoing basis) and what is the hierarchy when it comes to managing the labor?

Thanks

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Dear George,

Please excuse my delay in responding to your question.

The last High Rise building I built had several "teams".
1. Development Supt. - oversees all underground utilities and paving.
  Supervises infrastructure sub and paving sub.
2. Layout Supt. - frequently a Surveyor subcontractor.
3. Structural Supt. - checks all foundation and structural construction
  Supervises forming, steel placement, concrete pour, etc. (subs or company crews)
4. Shell Supt. - checks all wall construction (may be Struct. Supt. if one bldg)
  Supervises masons, steel placement, concrete pour, etc. (subs or company crews)
5. Finish Supt. - checks all interior construction
  Supervises partition framing, mechanical subs, interior finish subs, etc.
6. Quality Control - Reviews and verifies all work completed.
  Review all work to verify payments, percentage of completion, etc.
7. Landscape Supt. - oversees all finish site work.

As for the Chain of Command:
1. Project Manager. Reports to Architect, Engineers, governing agencies, company owner and
  project owner.
2. Project Supervisors - all the various supervisors above.
3. All Subcontractor Project Managers.

I hope this has been helpful.

Roger  

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I am experienced in all types of construction: residential, industrial and commercial; single family, multi-family, mid-rise and high rise buildings (16 story office building) as well as remodeling, additions and tenant improvements. I can field most any question that relates to general construction. I have consulted with infrastructure (utility) contractors also and have a good general knowledge of underground utility construction for subdivisions and commercial projects.

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After college, I began my career in the construction industry. I chose to become an apprentice Architect and 4 yrs later I opened my own architectural design firm. Six years later I moved to Florida to buy & develop land and build. I became a State of Florida Certified General Contractor and operated my business for 45 years. I built all types of residential and commercial buildings including warehouses, shopping centers, high rise apartments and office buildings and developed sites for other contractors. I retired and became a consultant to the construction industry. I maintain my license and continuing education requirements, operate a small construction company and write a weekly newspaper column for the Palm Beach Post (a Cox publication) with the byline "Ask The Contractor". I am the "technical editor" for a publisher of books that relate to home maintenance.

Organizations
Previously - NAHA Currently - FLCA (Florida Licensed Contractors Assoc.)

Publications
Palm Beach Post newspaper - weekly Q & A column Happy Herald monthly real estate publication - monthly column

Education/Credentials
Michigan State University University of Detroit BS in Engineering

Past/Present Clients
I built a home in Palm Beach for a member of the Pulitzer Family. I was responsible for the completion of a twin hi-rise condominium project for G.E. Credit. I was a partner in the successful development of a P.U.D. (Planned Urban Development) subdivision. I represented the largest home builder from France (Bati Service, S.A.) in the development of a subdivision and the design and construction of the homes.

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