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• Selected building systems are compatible and viable Our project team also evaluates the project design from the perspective of practicality. We review construction details, material compatibility, material installation methods, ease of maintenance, access to concealed components, and other issues that can affect cost or schedule. In addition, we review crane locations, staging and lay down areas, protection of public egress, limitations or restrictions on hours of operation, traffic patterns, and other items that may seem insignificant but can also affect cost or schedule. By evaluating a project from this perspective during the design phase, we can minimize or eliminate potential problems and their associated costs. • Drawings are complete and coordinated among disciplines • Defects, omissions, inconsistencies, conflicts, ambiguities, and lack of clarity in documents are identified for correction • All required construction work is included in the contract documents • Selected building systems are compatible and viable Our project team also evaluates the project design from the perspective of practicality. We review construction details, material compatibility, material installation methods, ease of maintenance, access to concealed components, and other issues that can affect cost or schedule. In addition, we review crane locations, staging and lay down areas, protection of public egress, limitations or restrictions on hours of operation, traffic patterns, and other items that may seem insignificant but can also affect cost or schedule. By evaluating a project from this perspective during the design phase, we can minimize or eliminate potential problems and their associated costs. EQUIPMENT REVIEW/COORDINATION One of the most critical aspects of completing a project successfully is making sure the facility can open for business as soon as the certificate of occupancy is received. It is important that the project team be involved with the procurement of furnished equipment, furnishings, and fixtures to coordinate the installation of those items with the building construction and troubleshoot potential problems before the project is complete. We will: • Review equipment shop drawings and specifications to verify the services and conditions required for proper installation • Verify schedule lead times, delivery dates, and installation durations WORK PACKAGE SCOPE DEVELOPMENT After determining the best work package breakdown, we develop comprehensive scope documents detailing the responsibilities of each trade contractor. These documents are meticulously developed using the design team’s specifications, the requirements of the governing authorities, and our scope documents. Our focus is to develop a set of documents that has no overlaps or gaps in the project scope and that clearly defines and delineates the trade contractors’ responsibilities. This ensures that the project has both competitive bid pricing and minimal changes to the final cost. Subcontractor and Vendor Solicitation Historical data has proven that the more interest (and bidders) a project has, the lower the bid results. Therefore, as the project enters the bid phase, we work diligently to generate interest in the project and solicit potential subcontractors. We do this through the use of our extensive databases, phone calls, electronic notification, and plan distribution systems. We also work with the client to solicit local and minority subcontractors based on the client’s goals for the project. Some of our methods to encourage local participation are detailed below. Developing the Right Bid List Our team has compiled an extensive database of subcontractors and vendors due to our large volume of work. We meet with the owner to develop a subcontractor and vendor bid list that reflects the project’s goals and values. Once pricing is completed, we evaluate each company and identify subcontractors that are capable of completing the project to our high standards of quality and safety. We present these recommendations to the client and choose a suitable subcontractor list with the right mix of local and minority/disadvantaged business subcontractors and vendors.