Project manager of an estate renovation.

As a project manager of an estate renovation, you must be able to take a bird’s eye view of things while also paying attention to the countless, easily missed details that can potentially delay completion or result in unsatisfactory work. Of course, there is a wide range of potential challenges, depending on the scope and complexity of the renovations, as well as the location of the property and the client’s timeframe and budget. Digital tools, specifically, all-in-one solutions, can help you juggle all the moving parts while keeping your client in the loop. No doubt one of the most challenging aspects of managing any project is coordinating the workflow. In the case of home renovations it begins long before anyone breaks ground, with the choosing of the right people to do the work. All-in-one solutions make this easier from…

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Estate managers coordinating events, reasons why all-in-one solutions are not merely a convenience, but a necessity.

In a recent post we discussed how estate managers can utilize digital tools, specifically all-in-one solutions, to manage the day-to-day workings of their property or properties with greater efficiency and less stress.  While the goal is always to keep things running like a well-oiled machine, there is the expectation that once in a while something will go awry – a new staff member doesn’t show up for work, a delivery doesn’t happen, and so on. Such issues are accepted as part of the territory and usually easily rectified. Not so, however for estate managers coordinating events for clients. Here, the stakes are exponentially higher because you have a very small window of time to pull off something spectacular. The success of a charity or political event, for example, often hinges on a myriad of details that can mean the…

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The role of estate managers during renovation projects.

No doubt about it, The role of estate managers during renovation projects is a constant juggling act. Collecting the mail, paying the household expenses and making sure the home is stocked with everything the client and their guests need is just the tip of the iceberg. You must also manage staff schedules, assist with details around travel and, more recently, ensure that COVID guidelines are being adhered to.  If your tenants also happen to be landlords, you’re responsible for vetting tenants, collecting rent, and arranging for repairs. Indeed, the day-to-day pressure can be intense, and when there are renovations happening on the property it’s exponentially more so. Whether you have a lengthy client roster or are catering to one family, all-in-one solutions can help you keep all balls in the air. As an estate manager, you always need to…

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