To provide you with the best possible preconstruction services, we will establish an open, enthusiastic working relationship with the construction team from the moment we become a part of the team. This will provide the foundation from which to provide the following services;
Design Development Services:
• act as liaison with the Owner and Owner's representatives
• discuss alternatives to maximize the overall benefit to the Owner
• analyze combination of building types to maximize benefits
• advise on the specification of construction techniques and materials
• review plans and specification
Estimating, Cost Containment and Value Engineering:
• establish estimating and cost control systems and procedures
• prepare schematic budget estimates
• prepare preliminary budget estimates
• prepare design development estimates
• prepare final budget estimates
• provide value engineering suggestions
• provide cost to benefit analysis
• revise budget estimates to reflect design alternatives
• provide budgeting plans for individual homeowners
Preconstruction Planning & Scheduling
• prepare and maintain schedules for the design and engineering phase
• prepare and maintain schedules for preconstruction activities
• prepare and maintain schedules for construction activities on each
site
• prepare and maintain schedules for Owner's representatives'
milestone dates
• relate schedules to cash flow requirements
• communicate scheduling impacts as each phase progresses
Preconstruction Purchasing
• review and develop subcontract scopes of work
• finalize project quantities and costs
• select and communicate with potential subcontractors and vendors
Provide Project Reporting & Documentation
• maintain records of all communications
• provide job cost to budget comparison
• provide cost control and invoice review
• provide project closeout services
• provide quality control services
Coordination and Communications
• maintain and encourage Owner/Architect interaction
• coordinate Owner-provided services
Develop Construction Contract