Manser Saxon is known to be amongst the top building contractors in Mauritius. But maybe this is the first time you are required to ask the services of a building contractor and don’t know what to expect from such services. We will briefly touch what is a building contractor, what we do and how general building contractors in Mauritius operate.
With these useful tips, you will be in much better position to understand and choose the best contractor for your project.
What is a building contractor?
A contractor is a person or company that is responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of a construction site. In addition to these functions a contractor will also be responsible for operations performed on the site, trading and mainly dealing with sellers.
A contractor is also responsible for maintaining contact with the client and the parties involved in the course of the project. Unlike an employee, a contractor does not work regularly for a company. Also called independent contractor.
The construction of a building is a complicated process that involves the knowledge of architectural design, building codes, urbanism standards and basic elements. A residential construction contractor oversees the construction of individual houses and multi-unit housing projects.
What are the main tasks of a building contractor?
A building contractor is responsible for providing construction companies and individual workers with all materials, including labour, equipment and services necessary for the construction of the project. To carry out these tasks, the contractor must incorporate specialized subcontractors to perform specialized tasks or parts of the construction process.
The responsibilities of the contractor vary depending on the size and complexity of the construction project. In general, however, the contractor will be responsible for providing or carrying out the following tasks: presentation of construction permits, securing the property, management of the workers in the place, provision of temporary materials and public services in the site, providing engineering and surveying functions for the site, elimination of waste left by the construction process, monitoring of workers’ schedules, a balance between project costs and maintaining accurate records regarding finances and the process of construction as a whole.
How a contractor operates?
Before starting a construction project, the contractor must visit and evaluate the construction site. When evaluating the piece of property, the contractor will formulate a price, known as an estimate. The contractors will then assess the cost of all materials, equipment, as well as the cost of labour. After analysing the expected cost of the project, the contractor will deliver to the owner of the building, with an approximate price for the construction process.
After the delivery of the price foreseen for the project, the contractor must prepare the contracts. These contracts will have more details about the budget and the conditions that revolve around the plans and specifications of the project. The contractor must use a professional designer, such as an architect, to better assess the needs of the project. That said, in most construction sites, the contractor will also act as the project engineer or project manager.
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