How to Complete a Landscape Project On-Time and On-Budget

If you’re over landscape construction cost overruns and delays, this article is for you. Finishing a project on-time and on-budget isn’t a lucky break; it should be a standard expectation. So, how can you vet potential partners to determine who will actually get the job done right? Here are the three capabilities to dig into before you sign on the dotted line.

Pre-Development: Create a Clear Path 

There’s a lot to consider before you can break ground, but with pre-development services a good landscape development partner will leave no stone unturned. They should ensure:

• Designs fall within the city’s overall plan, development, and zoning requirements;
• Local benefit is justified; and
• Consideration is given to pedestrian and traffic impact, environmental impact, and utility consumption.

This is why working with a company that has a track record of landscape construction management can make all the difference in preventing costly delays and mistakes. Not only do pre-development services make the process less stressful, but it also demonstrates to local authorities and decisionmakers you’re working with a trusted, knowledgeable entity. 

Project Management: Put a Plan in Place 

Project management is the antithesis of jobsite chaos, heading off resource and material availability issues before they can delay your project or compromise quality. Hallmarks of good project management include:

• Outlining key milestones and timelines for each activity;
• Weekly progress reports; and
• Constructability review during the concept phase to ensure feasibility of the design.

Surprises are great in many respects, just not on your jobsite! Engaging a landscape development partner that is skilled in project management keeps everything on-track, from start to finish.

Landscape Construction: Show Me the Track Record

It’s important to feel confident the craftspeople and specialists working on your jobsite have extensive experience. A qualified landscape development partner should have a portfolio of past projects that demonstrates their proficiency. Some key indicators of a qualified partner include:

• The ability to work in a wide variety of capacities, from general contractor to subcontractor;
• A reputation for installing healthy softscape and well-executed hardscape; and
• Experience executing technically challenging pool and water features.

Ensuring you’ll be working with well-trained, competent professionals is critical to avoiding costly rework or repairs down the line.

Finding these qualities in a landscape development partner is possible. Look no further than BrightView. With a simple “get it done” approach, we never compromise on our commitment to doing right by our clients, even when it means going the extra mile. Get in touch to discuss how we can help meet your projects’ goals.