CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & CONSTRUCTION
Safety Moment Start every meeting with a safety moment Before visiting the construction site ask the contractor what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required on the project Attend tool box/tailgate meetings Safety moment topics available on line
Project Phases Planning – (Schedule) Design Construction Delivery DBB,DB,CMGC, Pre Qual Pre-Construction Construction Testing / Startup Closeout Guarantee Period
Planning / Design CM Review – 50%, 90% Specifications Support Plans Fair Construction Durations Construction & Traffic Phasing Availability of Materials Accurate Quantities Staging / Permits / Fees Engineering Reports / Pot Hole Reports QA / QC / Survey LS 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 / Bid Items Incomplete Details ROW and Utilities
What Makes a Successful Project A Safe Project Solid Team – Owner, Eng, Con, CM A Planned Project Solid Contract Documents Mini Partnering Contingency Plans 3 Week & As Constructed Schedule Submittal Schedule Good Communication Public Outreach Frequent Construction Meetings