Week 5

-How does the Builders Make decisions?

-During the design/build process when are they Leaders vs. Followers?

-What do they influence?

After receiving the plans and drawing from the Designer(s), a builder is responsible for overseeing everything from lot acquisition and excavation to quality control of the finished materials used in the project. The builders will make decisions according to drawing plans and specification/requirements given by the designers.

 I find that this is where they become a follower to avoid risks of extending project time or going over budget and losing their own money.  Their overall goal is to take on the project and make money. They become leaders in this phase through the construction of the project itself and any effective changes that have been suggested or offered to the designers.

They are responsible for ordering materials and making sure all suppliers are paid. Builders also have full responsibility for all phases of the project and its integrity. All of their projects must pass codes and building inspections. In addition, contractors should be able to identify and estimate the quantity of materials needed to complete a job, and accurately estimate how long a job will take to complete and what it will cost.