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City of Sunny Isles Beach Government Center Annex | RFP# 15-08-02 D. Project Approach and Understanding Page 11 the preconstruction staff. These MEP professionals are able to interface directly with the design team’s professionals and discuss the most intricate details of a system and its’ resulting costs and performance. Key Trade Contractor Involvement – With the approval of the entire project team, Skanska will solicit assistance from critical key trades for both constructability and budgeting parameters to help ensure that the information we provide is the most current and best value to the project. Where Skanska differs from our competition is that we have trade knowledgeable preconstruction professionals who will already know the scope and approximate value of the work to be reviewed. We hear of other projects being misled by subcontractor input because of the lack of oversight that was able to be provided by the CM. Market Study – As a service to our client’s we provide a current status of the local and regional construction markets. Skanska analyzes trends over selected periods of time to keep everyone better informed of market trends that could affect the procurement strategy and sometimes the success of your project. Small Business Participation – During the preconstruction process we contact the local government SBA/MWBE/CSBE offices for their most current listing of small and disadvantaged business enterprises. We will notify the appropriate business entities of potential opportunities through direct telephone contacts, mass fax notifications and/or industry workshops specially organized through our community outreach department. BIM Collaboration – We work closely with the design team to ensure that the virtual design development of documents facilitates subcontractor participation and final facility management utilization. Skanska has successfully utilized BIM capabilities on numerous jobs across the country and we bring this knowledge and experience to both you and the design team. Review of Drawings and Specifications: The goal of constructability and value engineering reviews is to incorporate in the construction documents the materials, systems and elements that will facilitate the efficiency and safety of the construction process and provide the better value for the design intent. The selection of materials and construction methods will also support the previously described key aspects of this project, to prevent disturbance to the surrounding community, traffic and to optimize the use of the construction lot. •Site impact review - identifies alternative structure/ foundation options that may be required due to rock, soil problems, underground utilities, etc. •Optimum location on site - minimizes impact of hazards (e.g. rock, soil problems, utility lines, etc.) while ensuring optimum functional location and access. •Complete, correct and coordinated documents -lowers bid prices and increases subcontractor efficiency. •Scheduling sequence - improves contractor’s work flow, balances manpower loading, improves equipment efficiency (cranes, hoists etc.), ensures access for large or heavy equipment before close-in of building, and minimizes damage risk to completed areas.