ABSTRACT
Project start-up is a subset of preconstruction planning. Once the general contractor has been notified that the project has been won, the project team, headed by the project manager and superintendent, must plan project start-up activities. Start-up activities involve establishment and organization of the project office and staff, construction site layout, and mobilization of the jobsite. The project manager selects the project management team and involves them in start-up planning. A schedule of submittals and a schedule of values are also prepared and submitted to the owner or owner's representative for approval during project start-up. Negotiated projects may include a preconstruction phase where the general contractor is selected early and assists the design team and project owner with a variety of tasks. It is important that there is a clear understanding of work to be performed, the amount of the preconstruction fee, and commitments for a construction contract, if appropriate.
