Cost Control Services
Create project specific cost control strategies by accurately defining the scope of work via the following techniques:
| Prepare detailed quantity surveys of the entire project on a trade-by-trade basis Prepare project pricing based on current market and geographic information Review the plans and specifications and advise of any conflicts and discrepancies noted. Assist in value engineering exercises with the intent of establishing cost control systems that will be implemented throughout the construction process. Assist in project planning and preliminary construction scheduling. |
Pre-Construction Phase Consulting
Review with the Owner/Client their needs, goals and requirements. Based on this review, assist the Owner/Client in the following areas:
| Initial project and management planning by establishing a project organization chart, then identifying and defining the roles of each individual. Architect/engineer and consultant selections by developing specific selection criteria and packaging it into a Request For Proposal (RFP). Evaluation of the RFP’s will be done along with interviews of potential companies. Finally, our recommendation on the selection. Prepare project schedules with emphasis on coordinating the completion of the design, and Construction Documents. Review and monitor via regularly scheduled project team meetings the architects/engineers and consultants progress. Prepare construction cost budgets and develop cost control systems through the evaluation and estimation of construction costs before the start of work. Assist in the selection of a general contractor, construction manager and/or prime trade contractors whose experience would be appropriate for the project. |
Construction Phase Consulting
Monitor the contract-related work of the contractor/s and subcontractor/s as it relates to the Construction Documents and the Owner/Client’s requirements, including the following:
| Monitor contractor’s paperwork including subcontracts, insurance certificates, bonds, etc. Review the construction schedule and site logistics plan submitted by the contractors to assure compliance with the project requirements and coordination with ongoing operations. Review shop drawing procedures and monitor prompt submission by all contractors and subsequent approval by the architect, engineers and Owner. Monitor the construction process and cost control systems previously established and assist with recommendations for maintaining and improving construction progress if required. Assist in monitoring all contractor/s’ compliance and performance related to MBE/WBE participation and equal employment opportunity requirements that may be required by law, or by its lenders, or by the Owner’s in-house program. Review all contractor’s payment requests and advise the Owner accordingly. Chair Owner-related construction meetings and input information into construction work. |
Technical Support Services
Provide technical support services to construction industry organizations in the following areas:
| Project management system analysis and how it integrates with other company management and accounting systems. Analysis of estimating systems and assistance with bidding strategies. Review the effectiveness of existing spreadsheet applications and recommendations for potential modifications. Analysis of project delivery systems to increase the volume of projects completed. Research industry trends specific to individual trade specialties or material specifications. Automation of business practices and training of management personnel on the use of AI applications to increase productivity. Provide training of personnel on blueprint reading and quantity take-offs. |
Our Services can be as comprehensive as complete program management or as specific as cost estimating/quantity surveying of individual construction trades