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THE WEITZ COMPANY // GOVERNMENT CENTER ANNEX, RFQ NO. 15-08-02 / CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 14 Coordination and Communication The Weitz Company prides itself on being an advocate in communication for the benefit of the project by taking the lead in coordinating and managing items that can sometimes occur at many different levels. We understand that it is our task to manage these issues toward a win-win outcome for the project and everyone involved. Our core values play an important role being able to successfully execute this task, as well our systems and processes such as: Scope of Work Checklists: review drawings/specifications for construction sequencing, detail feasibility, and schedule/cost effectiveness, communicate with the Architect and City on any items that will enhance the project. Budget / Detail Estimating: established at multiple stages during the preconstruction phase and communicated with the entire team so everyone has an understanding of where the costs can be minimized for the project. Constructability Analysis / Document Coordination: review contract documents to eliminate areas of conflict or overlap in the work performed, expedite the permit process, expedite safety and logistic planning. These will be communicated bi- weekly and coordinated within the project schedule. Subcontractor & Material Status Report (SMSR): track shop drawing submittals, material purchasing & delivery, and Subcontractor installation processes, this will communicate to the Owner and Architect the pace of the project and where their resources can best be used. Monthly Project Status Report (MPRS): summarize the financial, scheduling and operational status of the project under construction on a monthly basis to communicate to everyone the cost and schedule status in and easy to understand and use format. Building Information Modeling (BIM) Another key communication tool is the three dimensional Building Information Model (BIM). We utilize this tool in several different ways— all designed to find, communicate and resolve issues before they are problems in the field during construction. Both Weitz staff and Weitz vendors can model key building components using Constructor and Navisworks Software to facilitate the shop drawing coordination and clash detection process. The most significant benefit realized by using BIM through both the design and construction process is the reduction of RFIs generated during construction, resulting in a reduction of both lost time and change orders. Actual Weitz project history indicates that the cost of implementing BIM ranges from 0.15% to 0.35% of total construction costs; however, on every project these costs have been fully recovered by cost savings resulting from fewer RFIs and change orders. SECTION D// PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING In order to share and communicate the most up-to-date information with the project team, Weitz utilizes jobsite computer stations like this one. Blue Beam software coupled with BOX, a cloud-based digital storage system, allows everyone to see critical information such as the most current drawings, RFIs, the 3-D building information model, and any other relevant project information. A BIM model created by Weitz helped detect clashes between mechanical and plumbing equipment in the ceiling space of a recent building project.