1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & CONSTRUCTION

2. 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

3. Project Phases Planning – (Schedule) Design Construction Delivery
DBB,DB,CMGC, Pre Qual
Pre-Construction
Construction
Testing / Startup
Closeout
Guarantee Period

4. 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

5. Pre-Construction Bid Advertisement / Notices Pre-Bid Meeting / Minutes
Owner Contact
Communication in Writing
Addendums / Bid Documents
Award
Responsive & Responsible
Contractors Experience

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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