REGARDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Constructability/Design Review and Evaluation: Collaborate with the architect and their consultants during the design phase to analyze alternative construction systems and materials.

Cost Reduction Plan: Provide recommendations regarding costs, potential economies, construction feasibility, material and labor availability, and time requirements for installation.

STAGING PLANNING AND REVIEW

Staging & Phasing Strategies: Develop a comprehensive strategy to address excavation, shoring, construction staging, on-site material storage, and day-to-day construction traffic, ensuring minimal disruption to the ongoing operations of the existing facility. Additionally, formulate strategies to avoid labor disruptions.

SCHEDULING

Complete Project Schedule Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare and maintain a comprehensive project schedule encompassing both the design and construction phases. Develop a cash flow analysis aligned with the schedule and update it regularly as the project progresses. Define the critical path and identify key actions required to expedite work.

COST ESTIMATES

Detailed Cost Estimating Services: Prepare and submit detailed construction cost estimates during the schematic design phase, design development phase, and 50% construction documents phase. Review the estimates with the owner and architect.

Value Engineering Analysis: Perform a value engineering analysis of building systems and components at each cost estimate update, ensuring alignment with the owner’s project requirements and priorities.

COORDINATION/PREQUALIFICATION

Document Quality Reviews and Coordination: Prepare subcontractor bid packages, including detailed Instructions to Bidders, and compile pre-qualified subcontractor lists. Conduct major subcontractor trade negotiations and develop early bid packages for long-lead equipment and materials.

Subcontractor Bid Solicitation: Solicit and obtain bids for each sub-trade for the owner’s review and approval.