Project preparation and project management

Our project management approach is characterized by a structured approach, whereby we create an efficient approach to project organization and set the right course right from the start. This saves time and money in the project and ensures that the project runs smoothly. Whenever necessary, we change our perspective and think outside the box, and we scrutinize and inspire because our focus is on generating real added value for the project and for you. We enjoy doing our best, working proactively, independently, and across disciplines, and supporting you in all areas relating to your property. Thanks to our diverse team of experts, we offer you competent advice and short communication channels.

Project preparation fundamentally determines the future of a project. Mistakes made at this early stage can only be corrected cosmetically later on. The only way to achieve a good or very good project is to adopt the right strategy as making a wrong fundamental decision can have catastrophic consequences. The right strategy considers user processes, planning ideas, project organization, and the selection of the right people, planning procedure, or award model. This is why thorough process, planning, and construction consulting is necessary at an early stage. We focus on feasibility and the interplay between location and utilization. We shed light on these factors at the start of the project with our 360° analyses.

First of all, our experts analyze the location and draw up a project appraisal. They examine the implementation of the desired program within the objectives—i.e. costs, deadlines, and qualities—in the form of a feasibility study. Based on this, an architectural competition can follow.

Our consultants use an agreed definition of the cost, schedule, and quality targets to develop a project strategy and advise their clients on the possible use of building information modeling (BIM) and the effects on the project organization.

As a “temporary construction department,” Drees & Sommer works alongside the client for the duration of a project and takes on tasks that can be delegated. We use our expertise and experience to protect our clients from unpleasant surprises.

As project managers, we provide the client with professional support on key issues such as deadlines, costs, and quality as well as organizational tasks. At the same time, the client’s representatives remain in the management function.

We also assume the client’s management function toward the project participants. The client usually assigns us the so-called “delegable client functions.” This variant usually involves more complex projects or clients without their own management expertise or sufficient capacity.

In the Project Management Office (PMO), we work with the client in integrated teams to take over the higher-level management and reporting for the entire project. We manage planning using agile planning processes, always keeping an eye on profitability, and using value engineering to find the best solutions. We keep an eye on costs and deadlines through stringent controlling and always ensure that quality standards are met.

We use special software to record any defects that arise during execution and ensure that construction management and contractors rectify them promptly. We take on a large part of our clients’ construction tasks so that they can concentrate on their core business. We act in an integrated, holistic, and solution-oriented manner. In doing so, we ensure cost-effectiveness, binding overall costs, and adherence to realistic schedules in the agreed quality.