AHO project management provides a systematic framework for guiding complex construction projects.
Complex construction projects need a clear organisational structure. The AHO series of publications, issue no. 9 “Project management in the construction and real estate industry” describes project stages and areas of action with which organization, qualities, costs, deadlines and contracts can be processed in a structured manner. Marco Gernt Architects base project management services on this system, as long as it makes sense and is mandated for the specific project.
What is important is not the abstract application of a performance profile, but rather the translation into a resilient project structure for the respective client. If a project is already under deadline, cost or decision-making pressure, the page can also be used Project management under deadline pressure be helpful.
AHO system and practical project experience
The AHO system provides an important basis for describing and organizing project management services in construction and real estate projects. However, its benefits only arise when this structure is combined with practical project experience, planning understanding and clear responsibility.
Marco Gernt Architects bring experience from architecture, project management, scheduling, construction management, approval processes and project management responsibility. This means that project management can be specifically aligned with the project status, those involved, the risks and the next decisions.
Project management is effective when individual information becomes a reliable basis for decision-making.
Which is structured according to AHO
The AHO system differentiates between project stages from project preparation through planning, implementation preparation and execution to project completion. Each level has different requirements for organization, decisions, costs, deadlines, qualities and contracts.
Project preparation is primarily about clarifying goals, basics, project structure and decision-making processes. In planning, planning coordination, cost and scheduling control, and approval capability come to the fore. During implementation preparation and execution, interfaces, awards, construction processes, addenda, deadlines and qualities become particularly relevant. The completion of the project not only serves for completion, but also for traceable documentation, acceptance, tracking of defects and handover.
Organization, qualities, costs, deadlines and contracts
The main areas of activity in project management are organization, qualities, costs, deadlines and contracts. Especially in projects under pressure, it is important not to look at these areas separately, but rather in conjunction.
A scheduling decision can have cost consequences. A quality decision can trigger approval issues. An unclear contract or service interface can delay planning and execution. If the main focus is on cost risks, the site is the leader Cost risks in the construction project this connection further.
When AHO-oriented project management makes sense
AHO-oriented project management is particularly useful if a construction project has complex interfaces, high demands on cost and deadline transparency or an increased need for decision-making. This doesn’t just apply to large projects. Even smaller and medium-sized projects can be highly complex, for example due to inventory, approval issues, technical dependencies, many people involved, tight budgets or a critical deadline.
It is therefore not just the size of the project that is crucial, but also the need for structuring. The site is also suitable for construction projects that need to be brought together architecturally, organizationally and economically Architecture for complex construction projects.
Why clients are in good hands with Marco Gernt Architects
You do not commission an anonymous large office, but rather a responsible contact person with experience in complex construction projects, critical project phases and demanding interfaces between the client, planning, specialist planning, execution and authorities.
Personal responsibility is crucial, especially when it comes to project management. It's not about managing as many people involved as possible, but rather about making the project status understandable, classifying risks and preparing decisions so that building owners remain able to act.
Additional specialist expertise is included on a project-related basis if it is required for the respective project. This creates a lean, clear and resilient project structure without unnecessary office size. The one behind it Way of working is described in more detail there.
Differentiation from architecture, specialist planning and client representation
Not every controlling task is automatically an architectural achievement. Not every technical review is automatically project management. And not every support from the client automatically represents building owner representation. That's why a clear definition of benefits is important.
Architectural services, project management services, specialist planning services and client representation should be examined on a project-related basis and clearly agreed in the contract. If the goal, scope of services and responsibilities should first be sorted, the page is Client advice and project structure the right start.
Appropriately assign project management
Not every project requires the same amount of project management. The decisive factors are project size, complexity, participants, risks, deadlines, costs and need for decisions. Equally important is the question of which services are actually required and how these are to be differentiated from architecture, specialist planning, client representation or consulting.
We check which project management services make sense for the next step and how an AHO-oriented control service can be commissioned to suit the project status.
Recommended next step: Send us a short project description with the project status, current bottleneck, deadline, cost status and desired goal. We check which control performance makes sense for your construction project.