How To Start A Construction Project

Don't underestimate the power of proper preparation and planning for a new project! In this video, I'll list down all of the steps— down to the tiny details— for how to start a construction project so you can make sure you and your team have everything you need before breaking ground!

Watch And Enjoy!
Jason Schroeder

Key Moments In This Episode
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00:00 Intro & Summary
01:57 Advantages Of Proper Planning & Preparation For A Construction Project
03:21 Importance Of Having A Pre-Construction Meeting With The Owner
04:02 How To Keep Track Of Contractors Using A Buyout Log
05:05 Importance Of Getting The Necessary Civil Permits
05:35 Importance Of Having Proper Signage In A Construction Site
06:35 How To Schedule Pre-Construction Meetings
07:36 How To Hold A Safety Kick-Off Meeting
08:07 Importance Of Sending Mobilization & Impact Notices
08:35 Importance Of Posting All Construction Permits
09:20 How To Locate & Avoid Damaging Underground Utilities
09:59 Different Equipment To Order For A Construction Site
10:08 How To Establish Your Clearing & Grubbing Activities & Temporary Utilities
10:57 Importance Of Installing Wayfinding Signage & Traffic Control
11:39 Importance Of Establishing Emergency Cutoff Procedures
12:13 Final Tasks To Do Before Starting A Construction Project
12:32 Benefits Of Proper Planning For A Construction Project
13:24 Learn More With These Resources

What To Watch Next
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What Happens At A Pre-Construction Meeting?

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Learn More About Jason
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Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level.


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Nate Woodbury - YouTube Producer

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[miladshabani]

In Iran, I worked as a civil engineer for nearly 10 years, gaining valuable construction experience. After moving to the UK, I pursued a master's degree in Project Management to become a construction PM. The content of your videos surpasses not only the knowledge I gained through my studies but also the practical insights I acquired during my time on-site. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable insights in your videos.

[santoshchandan]

Jason please make a video on various phases of projects right from initiation, planning, Execution, monitoring and control with real life examples.

[ncfdmkb]

Hi, Jason, This is the first time on your site, and I think that this is exactly what we need. We are a plumbing and mechanical company in Northern Michigan. We have three project managers that work on our team. We have been working on time lines for our work and how to improve, our work performance.

[Ismaela]

I appreciate these videos, I am graduating college this semester and find all of these videos helpful

[munkle]

Invaluable information Jason. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[o.engenheirolider]

Love from Brazil, you rock on these videos

[markdemeo]

Thanks J Money your changing the narrative for us to be better.

[stevehill]

Great Job ! I love its all put together so well and most the important points are

[benysrl]

Thanks for the lesson. I enjoy your videos. So, is the PM responsible for this pre-construction prep?

[sadikmohammad]

Im still confused why responsibilities are same for project manager?

[dylanhartman]

Jason, big fan of the channel!

I was in a leadership program with a large GC until I left for a smaller company. I applied for a APM, but was given the alternative for the good ole project engineer position. On a new build, it’s been mostly labor over a cold VT winter, with a 1:15 drive each way. Younger, and less field orientated people have gotten the title APM. While I think the company sees a vision for me, it rubs me the wrong we knowing they mislead me by downplaying my XP. Should I see this as opportunity to grow with the company from ground up (pays dues) or carry-on out of there

[markdemeo]

Jason I don't see the link to the startup list?

[imsefa]

Do you uave a buyout log template you can share? NTP coming in a week.

[kathleenyang]

Hi Jason! I want to work for a construction company but I’m only allowed to work remotely. Is there a job position I can look for that may give me that opportunity to be apart of a construction company remotely??

[billkelton]

The preflight, takeoff, and landing are key to any successful airplane trip. Projects are the same, if you don’t nail all three, you will never succeed profitably.