It is paramount for us to:
Develop the client’s vision during the programming phase
Hone the vision during the design phase
Nurture the vision during construction
To promote project harmony, we seek projects where we can perform all three services, utilizing every area of our management skills.
Program Management
Establish project budget
Identify funding sources
Identify project goals/define scope of work
Document client expectations
Prepare comprehensive development project schedule
Initiate feasibility study (if required)
Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Planning
Facilitate Preliminary Zoning and Code Analysis
Provide programming / hire programming consultant
Prepare RFP/RFQ for design/consultant services
Prepare design scope of services
Interview and select Engineering, Environmental, Geotechnical, Survey, and other consultant firms to complete the Design Team (DT)
Fee negotiations with all above
Provide DT firms with programmatic requirements
Recommendation for type of construction contract (assist Legal Consultant)
Performance Bond Vetting
Performance Bond Negotiations
Construction Document (CD) management
Reviews and recommendations throughout project for owner approval
Resource planning and allocation
Effective project communication
• Project Status
• Project Schedule
• Project Budget
• Project Status
• Project Schedule
• Project Budget
Design Management
Confirm Project Criteria
Review and recommendation of design contract(s)
Design management and coordination
Develop Detailed Zoning and Building Code Analysis
Schematic and Design Development document review and written comment collation with owner
Correspondence and coordination with users during design process
Produce Design Development (DD) Project Cost Estimate and additional estimates as required by owner
Value Engineering review of DD Package to reconcile budget or reduce program
Schedule of all required meetings with A/E firm and owner
Monitor design progress for compliance to comprehensive development schedule
Quality Management
Permit Regulatory Management
• Zoning Approval
• Building Permit Approval
– Facilitate Pre-Approval Meetings with Municipal Agencies and Bureaus
• Certificate of Occupancy Approval
• Zoning Approval
• Building Permit Approval
– Facilitate Pre-Approval Meetings with Municipal Agencies and Bureaus
• Certificate of Occupancy Approval
Arrange required pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
Drawing review and oversight
Correspondence and coordination with owner during construction period
Value engineering program with required cost estimating
Construction planning and site logistics
Provide field observation and reports
Facilitate Owner Architect Contractor (AOC) meetings
Participate payout meetings
Implement and enforce construction administration standards with DT firms and contractor
Oversee construction quality assurance/quality control program
• Provide Quality Control Reports
• Provide Quality Control Reports
Oversee change and claims control
Develop Construction Bulletin Packages
Oversee project close-out procedures