Wikipedia describes it as " the overall planning, co-ordination and control of a project from inception to completion aimed at meeting the clients requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project that will be completed on time within an authorized cost and to the required standards"

A responsible construction management company services should encompass the following:

• initial client development and design proposals
• budget development and accuracy checks on cost estimates
• architectural design completion and site engineering
• architectural design completion and site engineering
• weighing project alternatives and involving green initiatives
• permit applications and utility coordination
• contract agreements between owners and sub-contractors
• scheduling and monitoring daily construction activities
• budget maintenance and billing reviews
• full client participation as they choose and complete regular reports on the project
• ensure the project is quality built, meeting the chosen "green building" standard
• completion on time and within budget

Most consumers fully recognizes the construction business has a less than stellar track record, one only has to watch Mike Holmes show or listen to friends or neighbours horror stories on their "general contractor built" new building to verify that statement. It is also well known that general contractors often reap a profit of up to 20% on a new home or commercial building. Frustration over a lack of control when you are building a new home or commercial building has caused more than one difference of opinion and legal wrangling before a building is completed. Read more»

Recognizing these facts has drawn five reputable contractors into the formation of the Alltech Construction Management Group. As a company we benefit from each others strengths and experience to achieve a quality, cost-efficient green building. The All-tech Partners come from five of the major trades that are utilized in construction, hence we have experienced and watched some of the difficulties that future owners have seen. We feel there is a better way.....the All-tech Construction Management process of responsible partnerships with our clients. Read more»

One of the motivating factors for this group is the desire to build environmentally responsible, energy efficient buildings. With that mandate in mind we concentrate on utilizing the GreenHouse Certified Construction program or the (CAGBC) LEED for Homes certification for any buildings we assemble. These programs offer both Canadian and international recognition to the standard unto which we build your new home, major renovation or commercial building. These programs require that we use a "Certified Third Party Auditor" who verifies that we have complied with their "green" standards, yet another check and balance for our clients. Read more»

Cost consideration are always a major factor in any project. We utilize the Professional Engineers Society of Canada Project Management Fee Schedule for every project. Our clients see up front what their costs will be and where their money is being spent before a shovel goes into the ground. This budget structure allows for on-going evaluations as the project evolves and permits us the flexibility to address the inevitable unknowns or clients requests for changes that happen during many building projects

...Getting to know our clients
...Their history, evolution and future goals
...Appreciation of their personal and corporate culture
...Listening, understanding and responding to their needs
...Fulfilling on our promise to deliver quality, cost conscious green buildings
..Respecting our environment and remember our duty to those less fortunate.