This type of service generally comes with a contingency that reduces as the design process moves along. During this type of service, QBG Inc interacts at the earliest stage to incorporate the design process in the construction. Coordination is stressed in this process to reduce conflict between design and construction.
Pre-construction:
- QBG Inc initiates working sessions with our clients, the architect and the engineer to understand the conceptual design intent of the project.
- QBG Inc prepares a detailed trade-by-trade conceptual budget estimate from the conceptual scope of work.
- QBG Inc provides a detailed trade-by-trade preliminary schedule based on the conceptual scope of work.
- QBG Inc identifies long lead items for pre-purchase.
- QBG Inc works closely with our clients, the architect and the engineer during design process in order to meet schedule and cost constraints.
- QBG Inc develops value-engineering recommendations to meet these constraints.
Bid and Award:
- QBG Inc conducts subcontractor interviews and establishes a bid list based on contractor availability, quality craftsmanship, bondability and adherence to client/building rules and regulations.
- QBG Inc, upon approval of the bidder's list, will prepare bid packages to ensure competitive and complete costs for all trades.
- QBG Inc develops bid alterations for materials, fabrication and installation techniques to provide cost and/or schedule improvements.
- QBG Inc reviews bids and conducts meetings with contractors to discuss schedule, scope and cost to ensure a complete scope of work.
- QBG Inc provides a detailed scope of work analysis, trade contractor recommendation and a schedule of unit rates. Final trade contractor selections shall be made with the clients consent.
- QBG Inc creates a final detailed trade-by-trade constructions schedule.
- QBG Inc provides a project cost summary reflecting actual costs versus approved budget costs.
Construction Phase:
- QBG Inc's construction team will be comprised of:
- A QBG Inc principal throughout the construction process.
- A project manager to oversee the construction process.
- A project superintendent to run the day-to-day field operations.
- A project estimator to prepare budgets, provide base cost analysis and estimate additional
client requests.
- A project laborer to provide a safe clean working environment.
- QBG Inc provides a continuous presence on the job site from project inception to final sign-off by architect and engineer.
- QBG Inc proactively outlines an existing condition report to avoid possible conflicts during construction
- QBG Inc creates and maintains an open items list to monitor product arrival and ensure schedule compliance.
- QBG Inc holds weekly project meetings with our client, architect, engineer and our subcontractors to ensure quality control, safety and adherence to the project schedule.
- QBG Inc issues weekly meeting minutes and project logs to facilitate the communication process.
- QBG Inc completes all punch lists in a timely matter to acquire final architectural and engineering signoff.
Post construction:
- QBG Inc pushes to receive temporary certificate of occupancy.
- QBG Inc collects contractor final lien waivers.
- QBG Inc submits a comprehensive close-out package inclusive of warranty and maintenance programs for equipment and materials.
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