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• APPROACH/METHODOLOGY TAB4 .• : Cost Control During the construction phase, we maintain cost control by strict documentation of the project. These documents include: monthly updated CPM schedules, on-site currentldrawines and specifica- tions noting any changes from the permitted set of drawings and immediately providing costs for Owner-requested changes. Our full-time on-site superintendent provides an up to date two-week look ahead forecasting daily activities in order curtail inactivity on the job(site. Our superintendent will also verify that all specified products and materials are being used on the project eliminating the need to correct mistakes due to lack of attention. Scheduling The cornerstone to successful integration of in-house tradesmen and local subcontractors work is scheduling. Effective scheduling can cause a project to running efficiently; rio matter how many sub- contractors are involved. However, ineffective scheduling can result in work stoppages; poor qual- ity, confusion, and ultimately, project failure. \Vest Construction, Inc. has altruly top-notch schedul- ing department within our company and have the ability to successfully coordinate the work of eve- ' ryone involved in our projects, no matter how many activities are simultaneously underway. In addi- tion, our on-site teams are very successful and experienced in coordinating the work of everyone involved on the project. We will utilize Primavera planning system software for this contract that automatically links specific parts, and/or tasks, of the project. The critical deadlines and key dates are initially entered; therefore, any changes made to the schedule will trigger a "red flag" based on these (deadlines and key dates. After the initial setup of the project schedule, actual dates are entered as tasks are completed result- ing in automatic shifting and adjusting of the overall schedule - deadlines are left in place unless specifically changed. The scheduling software utilizes a computerized Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling in Prece- dence Diagramming Method (PDM) format. This software package allows us the ability to integrate cost and schedule controls into a single reference. All schedules will be resource-loaded and illus- trated in a time-scaled bar chart format supported by logical relationship-listing all predecessor and successor activities. \Ve will develop all required Work Breakdown Structures (ABS) for the com- plete project, which will be the hierarchical structure of all the tasks required to execute all aspects and phases of this Project. Our process begins with creating an Executive Level baseline schedule identifying the overall goals (milestones) of the project. We will work closely with the CRA contracting representative in devel- oping the major milestones, phasing requirements and coordination effort's for the master schedule generation. We will meet with all subcontractors and get their input to breakdown the project into tasks of the work (\VBS) to determine the planned timing and phasing requirements. We will estab- lish which tasks need to be completed before others can begin, which tasks can be completed simul- taneously, and any external constraints that affect when a task can take place. This modeling of re- lationships between tasks develops a realistic and workable schedule. The levels of the Work Break- down Structure (WBS) shall follow the format below: • Level 0- Overall Contract Program • Level 1- Area/Type of Work I • Level 2- Phase-(Design Phase, Permitting Phase, procurement Phase, Construction Phase) EU -'31• SAMSON OCEANFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENTS I BID NO. 15-05-01 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH