1. Construction Project Coordination Presented by: Philip H
Construction Project Coordination Presented by: Philip H. Mowry, PE, PRSBO PHM Associates, Inc. Richard A. Bernardini, PE, CCM
March 9, 2006

2. What are the options? Clerk of the Works
Construction Management – Multi-Primes
Construction Management – 4 Primes
Architect/Engineer – Contract Administration
Single Prime** – General Construction
Design – Build **
** (If/when possible)

3. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ROLE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR ROLE
When are they involved?
Project Phases
Design Phase
Bidding Phase
Construction Phase
Close Out
ARCHITECT ROLE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ROLE
DESIGN-BUILD ROLE
CLERK OF THE WORKS ROLE
GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR ROLE

4. How do they effect the project?

5. Clerk of the Works Advantage Disadvantage
Independent Quality assurance
“Reports” on project
Low cost
Disadvantage
Single resource, no back-up
Limited expertise
No involvement during design

6. Construction Management – Multi-Primes
Advantages
Preconstruction Services
Team Approach
A/E Design
CM Cost and Schedule
Independent
Cost Estimating & Value Engineering
Schedule/Phasing Analysis
Constructibility Reviews
Improved CD’s
Savings offset fees

7. Construction Management – Multi-Primes
Advantages
Primes work direct for District
Independent Advocate
Depth of Resources
Estimating Department
Multi-disciplined Staff
Professional Expertise
RA, PE, PMP

8. Construction Management – Multi-Primes
Disadvantages
Multi-prime scope coordination
Increased number of contracts
Increased CM staffing and Fee

9. Construction Management – 4 Primes
Advantages
Preconstruction Services
Team Approach
A/E Design
CM Cost and Schedule
Independent
Cost Estimating & Value Engineering
Schedule/Phasing Analysis
Constructibility Reviews
Improved CD’s
Savings offset fees

10. Construction Management – 4 Primes
Advantages
Primes work direct for District
Independent Advocate
Depth of Resources
Estimating Department
Multi-disciplined Staff
Professional Expertise
RA, PE, PMP
Reduced coordination

11. Construction Management – 4 Primes
Disadvantages
Greater Reliance on GC
Minimal CM staffing
One bad contractor significantly affects all

12. Architect/Engineer – Contract Administration
Advantages
Continuous knowledge of project
Single source
Disadvantages
No independent analysis of issues

13. Single Prime – General Construction
Advantages
One Source of contact
Centralized communication
Disadvantages
All trades by GC
Not yet allowed by PDE

14. Design-Build Advantages Disadvantages Not yet allowed by PDE
One Source of contact for Design and Construction
Centralized communication
Fast
Disadvantages
One Source of contact
Design and All trades by GC
Definition of Scope Critical at RFP Stage
Not yet allowed by PDE

15. It’s all about RISK Who do you trust to:
Cost effectively deliver the project
On time
On budget
Meet quality expectations
Protect you