construction management

Another possible way that The Makar Company can serve is through Construction Management.

As a fee based service, The Makar Company works on behalf of the owner and in the owner’s interest for every stage of the building process. We can advise the owner on matters involving budget decisions, choice of Contractors and Subcontractors, interaction with Architects and scheduling.

As your Construction Manager we can facilitate:

Design Support
Resource and Logistics Planning
Scope Management
Project Scheduling
Project Administration
Supervision
Quality Control Management

We break this down into five phases:

Phase I – Feasibility Study:

Review entire process of activities with the Client
Develop a concept layout
Assist Client in obtaining a Civil Engineer
Assist Client in obtaining an Architect
Work with Architect to develop a feasibility study to include:

Zoning Study
Utility Study
Concept budgeting of all project costs
Develop a critical path schedule indicating a construction tactical plan with a timeline for permitting
Meet with the Client regularly to review project progress

Phase II – Engineering and Permit Activities:

Prepare complete scope of work for project
Assist Architect in developing building plans
Assist Client in obtaining a Surveyor to do required survey work
Assist with obtaining a local Zoning Attorney (if required)
Assist Architect with securing local Mechanical Engineers (if needed)
Chair scope meeting with permit team to review permit tactical plan
Assist Architect with developing project specifications
Review all construction documents and incorporate value engineering opportunities
Attend zoning and planning hearing as necessary
Assist in acquiring all necessary approvals and permits
Revised concept budget as needed
Meet with the Client regularly to review project progress

Phase III – Pre-Construction Activities:

Assist in compiling documents needed in the loan process, to include but not limited to schedule of values, complete cost budget, construction schedule, and drawer schedule
Prepare owner furnished equipment lists and bid out to suppliers
Analyze all construction documents and specification for completeness. Eliminate any holes or gray areas which may produce change orders
Prepare bid strategy and select Subcontractors for each individual trade to participate in bid process
Prepare all bid documents, and send to all companies participating in bid process
Hold a pre-bid conference with all participating subcontracting companies to review scope of work and answer questions
Review all incoming bids from subcontracting companies for completeness and discrepancies. Create bid summary to review with Client
Select and contract with successful bidders for each trade
Prepare critical path construction schedule
Prepare final cost estimate and review with Client for final approval

Phase IV – Construction Activities:

Hold pre-construction meeting with all Subcontractors and local Inspectors
Supervise all site activities with a full time Site Superintendent for quality control,site safety, job progress, and resolve all building questions or issues
Conduct weekly job progress meeting with the Client to review project budget, critical path schedule, and review all open and unresolved items
Manage all project activities
Prepare daily reports and keep daily digital picture log of site activities
Review all Subcontractor invoices for correctness and completeness
Review and evaluate all change orders and review with owner for approval
Obtain final Certificate of Occupancy

Phase V – Post Construction Activities:

Hold punch list meeting and manage all resolution of punch list items to completion
Produce a final close out package for owner with all warrantee, and pertinent information needed to record all construction activities

You can choose to have the Makar Company start assisting in the Design Phase (Phase I and II) or just at the Construction Phase (Phase III, IV, V), which ever may suit your needs best.

The benefits to Construction Management is that the client has more control over the construction process and all costs are open.

Most importantly choosing the Construction Management method usually comes with cost savings compared to the traditional General Contracting method.