Pre-

Construction

Pre construction site Inspections:

• Observe existing conditions and verify whether or not new design will work with structural and utility challenges.
• Observe property layout and organize job logistics for a plan of limited guest interference and disruption of normal operating routines.
• Take all dimensions of existing site for verification of quantities and take-offs for owner provided materials.
• Determine the best means of on site staff living conditions in order to limit cost to client for housing, subsistence, etc…

Designer/Architect Draft reviews:

• Determine availabilities and lead times of all specified materials.
• Formulate RFI’s to clarify intent and feasibility.
• Distribute to familiar subs for budget credibility.

Open discussion sessions:

• Present budget concerns and lead item restraints.
• Openly discuss value engineering options.
• Discuss scheduling options.
• Establish a chain of command protocol.
• Discuss Permit requirements and plan expediting.

Documentation:

• All Documented RFI’s
• Preliminary Budgets
• Preliminary Schedules
• Value engineering suggestions
• Sketches documenting alternative applications
• Cut sheets for alternative product