REGARDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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

Cost Reduction Plan: Make recommendations with respect to costs, possible economies, and construction feasibility, availability of materials and labor, and time requirements for installation.

STAGING PLANNING AND REVIEW

Staging & Phasing Strategies: Develop a detailed strategy to accommodate the excavation, shoring, construction staging, on-site material storage and general day-to-day construction traffic relative to the on-going operations of the existing facility. Develop labor disruption avoidance strategies.

SCHEDULING

Complete Project Schedule Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare and maintain a comprehensive overall project schedule that covers both design and construction phase and develop a cash flow analysis in conjunction with the schedule. Update regularly as the project progresses, defining the critical path and key actions needed to expedite work.

COST ESTIMATES

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


Value Engineering Analysis: Conduct a value engineering analysis of building systems and components at each updated cost estimate based on Owner’s project requirements and priorities.

COORDINATION/PREQUALIFICATION

Document Quality Reviews and Coordination: Preparation of subcontractor bid packages including detailed Instructions to Bidders. Preparation of pre-qualified subcontractor lists. Major subcontractor trade negotiations. Develop early bid packages for long lead equipment and materials.


Subcontractor Bid Solicitation: Obtain bids for each sub-trade for the review and approval of Owner.