CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & CONSTRUCTION
Project Phases
Planning Design Pre-Construction Construction Testing / Startup Closeout Guarantee Period
Design
CM Constructability Review Specifications Support Plans Fair Construction Durations Const & Traffic Phasing Availability of Materials Accurate Quantities Staging / Permits / Fees Engineering Reports QA / QC / Survey Lump Sum vs. Bid Quantities
Pre-Construction
Bid Advertisement / Notices Pre-Bid Meeting / Minutes Owner Contact Communication in Writing Addendums / Bid Documents Award Responsive & Responsible Contractors Experience
Construction
Timely Notice to Proceed Communication Protocols / CM Plan Baseline Schedule / Updates Accurate Schedule of Values Payment Section Inclusive of Work Identification of Potential Issues Shop Drawing Schedule / Responses All Direction in Writing
Testing / Startup / Closeout / Guarantee Period
Identify Required Testing / Training Identify Quality of O&M Manuals Deliverables / Spare Materials Dispute Resolution Releases Substantial Completion Bond Releases / Inspections
Top 10 Reasons for Change
Plans, Specifications and Permit Inconsistencies Material Specifications Compressed Schedule Existing Conditions Not Identified Correctly Traffic Control Not Clearly Defined Incomplete Payment Clauses Quantity Busts Cut and Paste Specifications Incomplete Details Bid Items Not Clear
What Makes a Successful Project
A Safe Project Solid Team – Owner, Eng, CM, Contractor A Planned Project Solid Contract Documents Kick Off Meetings Contingency Plans Look Ahead & As Constructed Schedule Communication / Public Outreach Frequent Construction Meetings