Services

The Construction Practices team has vast experience in all phases of design and construction for a variety of project types.

Pre-Construction

Confirm Owner's project objectives, budget and schedule.
Represent the Owner throughout pre-construction period.
Aid in site selection.
Assist with feasibility studies.
Assist with assembling site information (geo-tech, survey, environmental).
Assist with assembling design team (architect, civil engineer, PME engineer, structural engineer).
Review proposals and contracts.
Assist in developing/review project budget.
Represent Owner's interest in design meetings and meetings with contractors, vendors, and local authorities.
Review preliminary construction cost estimates.
Review construction documents for conformance with project objectives and constructability.
Assist with permitting process.
Assist with bid/negotiation process with contractor(s) and Owner's vendors.
Review Owner & Contractor Agreement.
Review construction schedule.

Represent the Owner throughout construction.
Represent the Owner at key meetings.
Communicate project objectives to designers and contractors.
Attend regular on-site project meetings/calls.
Visit site at appropriate intervals to monitor construction progress/review schedule.
Review Architect-approved applications for payment from contractor(s).
Review monthly invoices from consultants and vendors.
Represent Owner during State/Local inspections.
Review construction change order requests (COR) from contractor.
Monitor status of contractor's requests for information (RFIs), design team field reports, and independent testing lab (ITL) reports.
Monitor project budget.
Review project schedule.

Coordinate Owner occupancy/move-in activities (signage, IT, art, window treatments).
Assist with project close-out.
Confirm completion of punch lists.
Confirm receipt of lien waivers and warranty information.