Key Points to Consider Before Starting Your Hotel Construction Project

Some of the key elements to consider before starting the hotel construction project are determining the business reasons, choosing the right hotel project management team, and early engagement of the operations team.

We are becoming more sensitive to environmental concerns, and every sector of business is striving to be greener. The hospitality industry is included in this category. There is no fad when it comes to sustainable hotels. Even hotel booking apps cater to them, allowing people to search specifically for sustainable properties.

The following are some important pre-construction tips for hotel construction projects:

Establishing business reasons for the decision: All stakeholders need to understand the business reasons behind the hotel's construction. Is this the first sustainable hotel? Is it a shift in policy? Will this be a flagship property? Does it extend an existing brand?

Hotel project management: choosing the right team: A project management team with experience managing the construction of sustainable hotels should be selected. As a result, the construction manager will avoid costly mistakes in sustainable hotel construction projects, keeping the construction on track and delivering the hotel hoteliers want.

Outlining the hotel's expectations: What are the benefits hotel owners expect from the hotel? When defining the business reasons, these will, of course, be closely related to the objectives and goals the hoteliers have outlined.

To ensure the success of the hotel, the hotel owners should set out hotel construction principles that include:

● Guest demographics

● The target demographic will be accommodated

● Needs for maintenance

Factors affecting sustainability:

Early involvement of the operations team: Early involvement of the operations management team in the design and development of the hotel is necessary. Building a hotel in which all stakeholders are engaged and ensuring that all aspects of the design are fit for purpose is crucial.

Risks and constraints should be considered: Considering risks and challenges is necessary. For example, what are the project's risks and constraints? What measures will the hoteliers take to prepare for and mitigate these risks? Are there any business factors that could derail the project? Are there any contingencies the hotel owners should include in their disaster recovery plan?

Analyzing project events by creating a process: Developing a workflow for project events and ensuring a proven process for analyzing each event at each stage is vital. The hoteliers will be able to manage resources, including human capital, more effectively as a result.

Developing a schedule for handovers: Establishing the conditions under which the project will be handed over to the operations team as complete is necessary. Are there any overlaps to be made? In what ways will shortfalls from expectations be addressed and resolved? Is there going to be a need for inspections?

Creating a comprehensive list of activities: In order to build a successful hotel, this is crucial. Among the tasks performed are environmental and business assessments; delegation of responsibilities; business planning; quality management; risk management; training; evaluation; facilities planning; technology; materials; costs and budgets; resource management; and construction.

Effectively allocate resources: What are the plans for managing project resources? The scope of the project, the timetable, and how resources will be sourced and employed will all need to be taken into consideration. Materials and labor will be sourced locally, which will improve the project's sustainability credentials.

Establishing the project's start and end points: Preparing for the design, forming stakeholder alliances, and implementing all pre-construction deliverables, such as setting expectations for quality, health, and safety on the construction site, are the first steps.

As soon as the hotel is constructed and the project deliverables are completed, the project has reached its endpoint.