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In the dynamic field of construction, successful project management depends on thorough and strategic planning and informed decision-making. Gathering all relevant information at the start of a project is critical. This includes reviewing architectural plans and consulting with stakeholders such as architects, construction companies, investors, and local government officials. Visiting local government websites for pertinent data is also beneficial. Additionally, examining both above-ground and underground infrastructure is essential, as outdated plans may require on-site test excavations.

Key areas to check include soil quality, site boundaries, and underground infrastructure. Although these checks may seem costly initially, they can prevent significant issues during planning and execution, ultimately saving time and money. Balancing priorities is another crucial aspect. Construction managers often juggle cost efficiency, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. When time is limited, organising construction tasks effectively becomes crucial. The Eisenhower Matrix, or Urgent-Important Matrix, is a valuable tool for prioritising tasks. This approach ensures that critical tasks receive the necessary focus, improving overall construction progress and goal achievement.

Discussing logistics and procedures with the construction company is vital. They bring practical insights that can optimise costs and offer efficient solutions. Ensuring that they can implement the architect’s design without issues is essential for smooth project execution. Listening to their feedback helps in finding cost-effective solutions without compromising design integrity.

Decisions in construction need to be made promptly to avoid increasing complexity and costs. Prolonged decision-making can disrupt timelines and budgets. Using a dedicated communication platform ensures that all team members are on the same page, enabling fast and effective responses. Every project is a learning opportunity. The concept of ‘lessons learned’ is crucial for strengthening collective knowledge and preparing for future challenges. Analysing both successful and unsuccessful decisions with your team fosters continuous improvement and growth. Reflecting on these outcomes should be an integral part of personal and professional development.

In conclusion, effective construction project management requires thorough data collection, strategic task prioritisation, collaborative discussions, swift decision-making, and continuous learning. By embracing these practices, construction managers can enhance project outcomes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

We emphasise the importance of collaboration and communication throughout the design process. By listening to end users and incorporating their feedback, we create spaces for our clients that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and tailored. This end-user-focused methodology ensures that the end result is a space that truly enhances everyday usage of future user.

Our commitment to sustainability goes hand-in-hand with our design philosophy. By integrating nature friendly materials and efficient solutions, we create environments that are not only beautiful but also responsible and forward-thinking. This holistic approach not only benefits our clients but also contributes to a healthier planet that we care to protect.

Kleingärten — allotment gardens, offer numerous advantages for urban living. These small garden plots provide an escape from city life, promoting psychological and physical well-being through gardening activities. They encourage nature friendly practices, enhancing sustainability and reducing urban carbon footprints. Kleingärten creates strong sense of community spirit as neighbors share gardening tips and socialise.

In Vienna, we have many centrally located Kleingärten. Living in a Viennese Kleingarten is almost like living in a village within the city. These gardens also serve as private recreational spaces for relaxation and family activities and support urban biodiversity by providing habitats for various plants and animals. The experience of living there is simply magical.

In our architectural studio, we view Kleingärten as decentralised residential buildings organised horizontally. They act as positive green buffers and the lounges of the city. Viennese people love Kleingärten, and they are deeply embedded in the culture. Many families use Kleingärten as summer recreation spaces; however, as the Viennese Building Code (Wiener Bauordnung) allows us architects to design very attractive small houses for families to live in year-round, there is more and more families living through whole year inside their Kleingärten. Embracing Kleingärten leads to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

Throughout history, architects have built physical models to understand and present spaces to future users. As we evolved from pencil and paper to digital drawing, visualisations, and 3D models, BIM has enabled us to transform these models into interactive databases. These databases can be easily filtered, manipulated, measured, and analyzed for various information.

What’s still relatively new in architectural practices is using these central models for live visualisation. Often, architectural studios work on a 3D model, create 2D drawings for printed plans, and then hand over a separate 3D model to visualisation specialists. This fragmented approach can lead to errors.

By maintaining a single central model with BIM, we eliminate potential mistakes and can use modern technologies to explore the digital twin of a future building in real-time. For instance, with VR, we can interact with our central model and showcase the end result to the end user, providing a more immersive and accurate representation of the final project.