Structurally Sound: Project Planning & Management
Hiroshi Kato, principal broker of real estate firm Kato & Associates, knows all about the careful skill and communication that goes into managing a mass renovation project. As the representative of the homeowner of the Kahala beach house, Kato had to coordinate the budget and construction schedule, and create a conceptual remodeling plan for the homeowner’s approval. The goal of his project management team was to fully understand the homeowner’s de
sires and communicate that to the contractor, architect and other building professionals. Kato also says project management is very important in Hawaii. Facilitating the homeowner’s wishes with the practicality of their environment is a necessary measure. “When considering design aspects to incorporate in Hawaii homes, we always think about Hawaii’s climate, culture and environment,” explains Kato. “We try to use as many natural energy sources in the design as possible, such as the direction of the sunlight and trade winds.”
With coordination and communication, the end result of a project is success. “It is very important to have a project manager onsite during the construction, because they fully understand the owner’s interest,” he says.
To read more on this Kahala beachfront remodel, check out our site http://www.hawaiihomeandremodeling.com/articles/2011/June/hawaii-homes-bright-improvements.
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