horstein construction management

Sustainable Construction

1 Construction management
Success in Construction Management is predicated upon a strong working relationship with the owner, focused on a singleness of purpose related to the project. Horstein Construction offers project management services to both public and private building sector. Our project team provides a solid management approach with excellent building expertise. Through value added engineering, we monitor cost effectiveness while maintaining strict construction schedules. Our commitment to each client is to provide a quality project while maintaining budgetary limits.

Under a Construction Management contract, the client secures the services of a construction manager to work with the design team and, depending on the client’s needs, with trade contractors and suppliers. Horstein prides itself in the provision of a diverse range of skilled and experienced project management practitioners .We seek to get involved early in the design phase and share our extensive knowledge and experience.

Horstein Construction applies its construction management expertise in the areas of construction costs, schedule, and market trends to help ensure the project is executed within your fiscal guidelines. Horstein Construction goal is to value engineer projects to find alternative construction methods and materials that will result in quality enhancements, serviceability, and life cycle improvements. In addition, we provide advice on all or part of the project cost, minimizing the risk associated with having an incomplete scope of work during preconstruction.

Our construction management services range from but not limited to:

  • Safety Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Pre-Construction Estimating
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Staffing and cost efficiency
  • Construction Inspection
  • Constructability Reviews


2 Program & Project Management

Horstein specializes in project and program management of complex international projects. We establish teams to handle all project tasks for our clients including project initiation, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout. . At Horstein, we rely on good management, a thorough understanding of the construction processes and the ability to procure the best contractors, subcontractors and suppliers whilst managing the cost objectives. Horstein provides all technical and administrative management services, effectively planning and managing the project from initial bid stage through to the certificate of occupancy and final closeout.

We are our clients' single point of contact for all management tasks. We administer and manage suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors; budgets; schedules; and provide quality control and quality assurance.  Horstein management techniques reduce our clients' overall project costs and risk because we ensure tasks are completed properly the first time to eliminate costly re-work.
Our services make projects more efficient, controlling costs, schedules, and work scope without compromising quality. Our capabilities combine our expertise and experience in planning, engineering, and management.

The project management capabilities of the company through its sister company Nungu Projects, has seen the company appointed to act as programme managers for large and prestigious projects such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadia development. Program management is implemented in cases where a number of related projects are undertaken to achieve a common objective. Horstein project management system integrates several aspects of construction management including:

  • Budgeting
  • Subcontract initiation/tracking
  • Costing and forecasting
  • Production
  • Reporting


3 Programme Management

A programme is a collection of projects related to some extent to a common objective. Programme Management is the effective management of that programme and provides the Client with a menu of professional services that integrates all required project activities into a comprehensive process of project definition and implementation and functions. Programme Management covers all aspects of the process including strategic planning, financing, concept and feasibility analysis, brief preparation, budgeting, risk analysis, procurement, design, construction, project completion, facility start up and ongoing operations and maintenance services. The specific needs of the Client and the project will determine the composition of the team's organisation, expertise and the services required.

4 Management Contracting
The depth of management experience and expertise at Horstein has seen the company appointed management contractor as a member of the professional team. In this approach the construction work is carried out by workers or contractors whom are employed , co-ordinate and administered by the management contractor. Management contracting provides an opportunity for early appointment of Horstein to work alongside the design team and develop a programme for the construction, design and tender documents in appropriate works packages. Horstein brings skills to provide construction and build ability advice during the design development.

 

Consulting Service

Let's proceed on the assumption that you're taking out an individual construction loan.

construction loans are typically short term with a min 10 year, and have variable rates that move up and down with the prime rate.

  • Optimize materials, construction method and cost.
  • Replace buttresses for improved working space.
  • Limit subsequent structural movement.
  • Each Anchor is tested well above design load
  • Only relatively small-diameter holes need to be drilled.

Service Brochure

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HORSTEIN INC
Unit 5A Palm Springs, 100 Jhb Road,
Lyndhurst 2192 Johannesburg, South Africa.
Phone: + 27 11 039 5371
Fax: + 27 86 585 8275
Email: enquiry@horstein.com

About us

Horstein Construction is a project company which is focused on delivering general building and civil engineering contracting, management contracting, construction management and project management services in the built environment. Horstein is based in Harare and has presence in South Africa and Botswana.

Offices

No. 41 Camberley Road Ashdown Park
Stand No. 3442 Tynwald Harare
+ 263 8644 124 848, + 263 4 306964

Unit 5A Palm Springs, 100 Jhb Rd
Lyndhurst 2076 Jhb, South Africa
Phone: + 27 11 039 5371
Fax: + 27 86 585 8275
Email:enquiry@horstein.com

Working Hours

Our support team available to help you 24/7 a day

  1. Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
  2. Saturday: 10am to 2pm
  3. Sunday: Closed
  4. Help Desk: Open 24/7