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FIRM'S QUALIFICATIONS Coordination of Subconsultant / Subcontractor Schedule Requirements During the design phase, input is solicited from our subconsultants and subcontractors to assist us in determining a reasonable timeline for each work activity. There is no substitute for experience when it comes to scheduling a project. The reliance on input from others when it comes to building our sched- ule is concentrated on potential lead times for materials. Under current economic conditions, manpower for completing each scope of work is not a major concern, however, the prequalification of each subcon- tractor will include verification of their ability to provide services when scheduled. West Construction, Inc. believes in managing the project and the schedule and not allowing subcontractors to affect the du- ration of a project beyond what is reasonably necessary for completion of a specific task. Coordinated Construction Scheduling and Crew Loading West Construction, Inc. attempts to provide efficient crew loading for each task. More is not necessarily better when it comes to providing manpower when multiple work activities can be performed and over- lapped, multiple trades would be scheduled in order to expedite the project. Detail of Scheduling West Construction, Inc. feels that identifying any work activity that could potentially affect a project's completion needs to be included as a work activity on the CPM Schedule. If an item requires a submit- tal, the item will be identified in the construction schedule. Cost Control The West Construction Inc. approach to Cost Control begins during the design phase of the project. Prior to the design phase, our in -house estimating staff will produce a CSI 16 division cost breakdown which will allow us to track costs and be adjusted according to the different phases of design and devel- opment. This will allow us to ensure that cost and aesthetics are developed simultaneously. The use of cost history available from similarly completed projects over the past five years as well as the input of our subcontracting community allows us to accurately forecast the true costs of the project, accounting for the rapidly changing market conditions. During the construction phase, we maintain cost control by strict documentation of the project. These documents include: monthly updated CPM schedules, on -site current drawings and specifications 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 speci- fied products and materials are being used on the project eliminating the need to correct mistakes due to lack of attention. LEED Experience West Construction and West Architecture + Design have both successfully completed LEED projects and have in house LEED® AIDS to assist and ensure proper documentation is carried out through all phases of construction. Our project managers and pre- construction department work with the architec- ture department to determine availability of green products and cost effectiveness of sustainable sys- tems. Furthermore, West has the capabilities and experience in providing LEED consulting services as part of our comprehensive package; this added benefit allows for a streamlined design -build experience, as well as, cost savings to the client by keeping consulting services in house. Upper Level Management Availability West believes in providing superior service to our clients. All of our upper level management have ac- tive roles in each project throughout all phases of design and construction, and are readily accessible to our clients. RFP # NO. 11 -10 -01 Design & Construction of Canopy Structures at Heritage Park and Golden Shores Park City of Sunny Isles Beach Qualifications Page 9