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RFQ No. 15-08-02
<br />Construction Management at Risk for Government Center Annex at 18080 Collins Avenue 8
<br />The salt air is especially tough on mechanical systems, which means that all mechanical equipment needs to have a seacoast
<br />rating. The same is true for any exposed fixtures such as lighting. The City can rest assured that Kaufman Lynn Construction will
<br />never compromise the quality of material as a “value engineering” measure. We are, however, always on the lookout for possibly
<br />cost savings. Researching a variety of manufacturers of lighting fixtures, Kaufman Lynn was able to offer the City of Pompano an
<br />alternative lighting fixture which carried the same coastal rating and offered the same aesthetics but at a lower cost. This simple
<br />switch saved the City a total of $50,000 on light fixtures.
<br />ConstruCtability analysis
<br />Ideally, we provide a constructability analysis during the design-development stage, working with the design professionals
<br />to identify design to construction inconsistencies, dissimilar materials issues, installation sequencing voids, and options for
<br />systems and materials going into the final design. Through this operations led process, we analyze critical building components
<br />including roofing materials, mechanical systems, building envelope integrity, finishes, etc. After review, we provide the client a
<br />comprehensive listing of discovery, with alternative solutions that incorporate the most cost effective approach for every area
<br />where there are alternatives to be considered. Further, we analyze specific project exterior conditions and include thoughtful
<br />recommendations to logistics, traffic flow, staging and parking.
<br />QUALITY CONTROL STARTS IN PRECONSTRUCTION
<br />thE most thorough PrEConstruCtion rEviEw around to EnsurE a watEr-tight building For yEars to ComE
<br />During design and documentation, the design quality and technical content of reports and drawings are reviewed before they are
<br />release to the City or for bidding. The quality control reviews require drawings from all disciplines and all consultants: the outline
<br />or final specifications, and the code and zoning analyses. The first review is held when schematic design is 90-95% complete.
<br />The second review—when design development is 90-95% complete—focuses on final code and zoning solutions, appropriate
<br />systems distribution, and the building envelope. The most critical review is the third, at 90-95% completion of construction
<br />documents. Our team meets with the owner and ensures all systems are compatible. We then review submittals with a checklist
<br />of what must be included such as: manufacturer product data, details and installation instruction, preparations procedures,
<br />qualifications of installers, shop drawings with sequencing for installation, notice of acceptance (if necessary), wind calculations,
<br />special requirements and a sample copy of the warranty and ensure they are in compliance with the contract documents. In this
<br />final review, systems coordination and constructability become a critical focus. We include our Exterior Envelope Quality Control
<br />Consultant during this phase to review the integration of windows, roofing, exterior doors, paint, exterior finishes (such as stucco),
<br />etc… to ensure “water tightness” and elimination of water intrusion.
<br />SCHEDULING DURING PRE-CONSTRUCTION
<br />ConstruCtion sChEduling For timEly initiation and ComPlEtion oF all work
<br />Once selected, we establish a schedule in collaboration with the design and construction team and all major subcontractors. The
<br />schedule includes durations for design activities, estimating, permitting, material procurement, submittals and fabrication, in
<br />addition to the construction activities and commissioning periods. The Primavera P6 software we use for scheduling interfaces
<br />with our project management software, Procore. This interface automatically updates many reporting issues monitored by
<br />Procore.
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<br />We use a few guiding principles in creating a schedule. Each area of the project will be separated to allow clear visibility of the
<br />flow and sequence of work required for that part of the project. At a minimum, the schedule would be broken down as follows:
<br /> • Sitework • Building envelope • Building interiors by floor and use
<br /> • Building structures • Punch out and Close-out
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<br />Our subcontractors submit their evolving schedules throughout the course of preconstruction to ensure every activity is properly
<br />accounted for in our final comprehensive plan. When 100% Construction Documents are received, but before construction begins,
<br />our subcontractors and suppliers are required to submit their final sequencing, durations and level of detail schedule. The final
<br />construction schedule is then incorporated into each subcontractor’s contract as a measure to ensure their adherence to the
<br />master schedule.
<br />Project Approach & Understanding
<br />Section D
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