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City of Sunny Isles Beach Government Center Annex | RFP# 15-08-02 D. Project Approach and Understanding Page 12 •Prefabrication/pre-assembly - off-site manufacture is usually more efficient with better quality control. A key aspect for this particular site, is to limit the amount of concrete placements by using pre-fabrication methods, avoiding construction traffic and community disturbance. •Uniformity - eliminates unnecessary variations in detail. •“Just in Time” delivery - avoids double handling and storage of material and equipment. A key aspect for this particular site, is to limit the amount of construction storage areas by using just-in-time delivery methods to optimize the use of the limited construction space and avoid construction traffic disturbance. •Bid packaging - strategically combines trade work according to local custom to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum cumulative fee markups. •Appropriate “finish” requirements - apply factory finishes where necessary to minimize site labor. •Phasing - ensures access for correct trades at appropriate times and access for heavy equipment before building is closed in. Skanska will review and comment on design documents during the current and remaining phases of design. Our preferred method of communicating review comments is to provide a written summary narrative, referring to drawing numbers and details. We then meet with the design team and explain our points and discuss opinions. As a team, we generate a final list of modifications to be incorporated in the documents. Procurement/Bid Packages: A primary objective of an efficient fast track project schedule is to complete and issue portions of the design/ construction documents early on so that long- lead items can be procured. This allows for commencement of construction activities as soon as possible while the design is still developing. Our Project Manager Nicole Heran will be in contact with suppliers to ensure lead items are projected accurately. Our team will work closely with the City, Perkins + Will and trade subcontractors to “plan the work and work the plan.” The purchasing/procurement strategy for this project will take advantage of Skanska’s experience and ability to buy multiple subcontractors at different intervals during design progress as required and approved by the city, while recognizing the need to clearly define the interface requirements between trades ahead of having the design completed. Further, as a project requirement, Skanska will assume the cycle of approval of shop drawings, expediting, traffic and final installation of the equipment. During the early phase of pre-construction we will review the necessity to pre-purchase potentially long lead materials. We will pre-purchase the identified long lead equipment and materials prior to the completion of construction documents in order to directly expedite the delivery of this equipment and materials to confirm physical and performance characteristics from the manufacturer. Trade subcontracts will be bid based on issued construction documents. Bid scope will also include the necessary schedule compression requirements, installation and operation certification requirements.