The successful application of project management on construction projects is critical to managing time and costs. CCL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, INC.'s staff have served in top management positions on major United States construction projects and has taught construction management at United States Universities such as Purdue, West Point, Iowa State University, and the University of Kansas.

CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) SCHEDULES

 

A recognized leader in the use of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques, CCL's personnel have assisted lenders, government agencies, designers, construction managers, developers, general contractors, and specialty contractors in the preparation of CPM schedules for design and construction projects.

 

CCL is a recognized authority in micro-computer based scheduling systems and maintains a library of the most commonly used software programs. The use of micro-based systems enables CCL's schedule information to be immediately transferred via telecommunications to micro-computers located on-site anywhere in the world. CCL's schedulers also have experience with mainframe scheduling systems.

 

CCL is often requested to participate in educational, training programs and conferences. The firm has participated in programs in London, England; St. Louis, Missouri; Washington, DC; Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California in the United States; Manama, Bahrain; Limassol, Cyprus; Rome, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Saudi Arabia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Hong Kong and Singapore.

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CCL's services include assistance in developing contracting strategies, contract document reviews, constructability and schedule reviews, owners' representative during construction, and preparation of monthly status and cost reports. CCL also provides services in quantity surveys, cost estimates, economic evaluation and modeling, site sequencing, plan preparation, and materials management.

IDM, INITIAL DECISION MAKER

CCL can also be selected as the independent IDM, “Initial Decision Maker”, a new dispute resolution process revised under the AIA contract documents A 101-2007, Section 6.2, between an owner and contractor that allows parties the option to choose and consider the best dispute resolution process for their project.  As the chosen IDM, CCL can provide value to the project by addressing claims as they arise, a more cost effective method of dispute resolution than allowing claims to accumulate until the conclusion of the project .

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SELECTION & SUPPORT

CCL is experienced in the evaluation, application and development of project management systems for construction and capital improvements programs.

CCL can assist in developing effective management information systems. CCL is experienced in utilizing managerial and cost accounting methods, as well as the principles of quantity surveying and cost engineering for project monitoring and control. Some of the services offered by CCL include:

• Evaluation, selection and implementation of micro-computer based project management systems.
• Development of management information systems for monitoring and controlling project progress.
• Simulation and analysis of construction operations.
• Consultation with programmers and system analysts regarding requirements for construction project management systems.
• Methods to utilize accounting information in conjunction with other project records for productivity measurement and control.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - OWNER'S REPRESENTATION

CCL provides "Owner's Representation" services for all phases of design and construction--from project inception through project completion and closeout. Services are focused on project planning, budget adherence and cost control, scheduling, identification and adherence to project time constraints, change order and claims mitigation while meeting the quality requirements of the contract documents. CCL provides comprehensive project management services to building and facility owners, designers, and project investors.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

 

Conceptual Services

• Define project objectives and constraints (user requirements, design goals).
• Assist in site evaluation, selection, and acquisition.
• Develop conceptual/preliminary budget.
• Prepare conceptual "Milestone" schedule.
• Assist Owner in evaluation and selection of Architect/Engineer. Define scope of services.
• Interface with local municipalities regarding planning and permits.
• Risk identification and mitigation. Evaluate project insurance requirements.
• Define project delivery system traditional design/bid/build, phased fast track, construction manager (CM), multiple prime contracts, design/build, guaranteed maximum price.
• Review "Constructibility" and "Construction Phasing" issues.
• Assist Owner in selection and qualification of the Contractor.
• Develop "partnering" program.

Design Development Phase Services

• Review cost estimates at schematic, design development, and 95% completion of final design and contract document development.
• Monitor design progress.
• Review/refine Project "Milestone" Schedule and prepare "Master Project Schedule."

Contract Document Phase Services

• Conduct Owner reviews of drawings and specifications.
• Review/advise on preparation of construction contracts.
• Review/prepare bid packages.
• Review/refine "Master Project Schedule" for inclusion of "Milestone Dates" into contract documents.
• Develop scheduling and contract administration clauses for inclusion into the contract documents.

Bidding Phase Services

• Pre-qualification of contractors.
• Compare and analyze bids and proposals. Assist in contractor selection and award.
• Assist in contract negotiations.
• Evaluate MBE/DBE and EEO program requirements.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Project Management

• Conduct pre-construction conference.
• Review and implement independent testing procedures with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
• Develop and monitor shop drawing review schedule with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
• Review Contractor’s "As Planned" construction schedule and procurement schedule.
• Develop and maintain "Management Summary" and "As-Built" schedules.
• Monitor construction progress and conduct progress meetings with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
• Review Contractor’s resource loaded schedule and monthly schedule updates.
• Monitor timeliness of Architect/Engineer responses to "Requests for Information" (RFI).
• Administer project progress payments.
• Track actual costs versus budgeted costs, recommend cost reduction and control measures.
• Review project correspondence, change orders, and claim submittals. Make recommendations to Owner for resolution of claims and disputes.
• Coordinate and review "change orders" and evaluate cost and time impacts to the project.
• Develop and maintain a "Punch List" in conjunction with Architect/Engineer.

Project Close-Out

• Finalize the "As-Built" schedule.
• Monitor and administer "Project Close-Out Activities" including Architect/Engineer’s issuance of certificates of substantial completion, as-built drawings, completion of punch list work scopes, start-up and commissioning of systems, coordination of final lien waivers, submittals by contractor of guarantees/warranties along with operation and maintenance manuals, coordination of final "walk-through" inspections.
• Coordinate and schedule Owner occupancy.
• Review Contractor’s application for final payment.

Construction Defects

• Defects investigations and identification of critical repairs.
• Documentation of findings.
• Coordination of destructive/nondestructive testing methods.
• Coordination of remediation and repairs.

Construction Claims and Disputes

• Develop procedures for Dispute Review Boards (DRB) and Mediation for claims resolution.
• Provide litigation support, schedule/delay and disruption analysis, and expert reports.
• Audit construction damage calculations resulting from delays/acceleration of work, change orders, variations, etc.