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PA+M Our approach to scheduling is like our approach to the budget, in that our experience gained through our wide diversity of projects has allowed REC to develop a database of scheduling information that has allowed it to generate in-house schedules on all its projects. This database enables our team to proactively include and start various regulatory processes, obtain client and regulatory approvals, coordinate with consultants, and ultimately start and successfully complete our projects on time and within project budget. In addition to the processes and systems outlined above, our firm requires each of our consultants to also provide their individual expertise and experience in developing an estimated cost and schedule for their specific discipline for inclusion into our estimate of cost and schedule. Our objective is to minimize total costs (construction + life cycle), reduce construction time, make the project easier to construct, and ensure safe operations and environmental/ecological goals. Our team seeks the optimum blend of scheduling, performance, constructability, maintainability, environmental awareness, safety, and cost consciousness. We employ a management technique that uses a systematized approach to seek out the best functional balance between cost, reliability, and performance of the project. Chisholm Team is composed of experienced professionals in architectural design, construction, and project management. Every aspect of our creative process has been carefully evaluated to provide empirical research, the most efficient and best possible product, and the methodology of delivery and quality of the end product for use, maintenance, and longevity. The approach to any and all projects is the standard but enhanced (through Documentation) Design and Construction industry approach. The foundation for this approach to the practice of architecture is sound and has proven to be effective. The success is based on maintaining discipline and executing the scheduled procedures and deliverables as outlined in the QA/QC procedures which include (16) sections / SD, (31) sections / DD, and (31) sections / CDs for a comprehensive process to achieve accuracy and excellence in the project documentation. BUDGET METHODS AND PROCEDURES The following BUDGET METHODS AND PROCEDURES describe the experience and systems provided by the Chisholm Team. With our wide diversity of projects and experience gained, REC has developed a database of cost information that has allowed us to generate in- house budget cost estimates on all our projects. Depending on project type, size and complexity, and phase of development, our staff utilizes the following estimating systems based on information in our estimating database: •Dollar per square foot estimating to establish general budgetary parameters during initial planning and design stages. •Line-Item dollar-per-square-foot estimating by CSI construction divisions for general building systems and materials costing. •Quantity take-off and unit price estimating by CSI construction sub-division breakdown. •Use of RS Means estimating cost data. •Verification with local construction industry representatives, such as architects, engineers, general contractors, developers, manufacturers, sub-contractors, and suppliers. CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA) RFQ NO. 26-07-01 87