Construction Administration

Construction Administration Services including review of Contractor's shop drawings, requisitions for payment and site review of the actual construction work. Administration Services during construction can assure that the ongoing work is proceeding "On Schedule", "Within Budget" and in a "quality workmen like manner".

Success of any project hinges on the timely identification of problems in any one of the above areas. Scheduling problems, even early in a Construction Phase, can prevent an Owner from occupying the space "On Time". This can result in unforeseen project costs through "Penalty" clauses within existing leases or personnel down time upon initial occupancy due to the uncompleted systems. Site review Time can also be used to improve the "Turn Around" time for coordination issues or Contractor questions. This will reduce down time for the Contractors and decrease the Construction Phase of the project.

Review of requisitions for payment can assure that the Contractors are being paid only for the amount of work completed. This will create a sense of urgency to your project, which will command more attention from the Contractor. In addition, cost extras, whether improperly billed or legitimate, can be dealt with when the Owner still retains the monetary leverage. Nobody wants to have their Schedule jeopardized by an untimely dispute with a Contractor or receive an unknown invoice after the construction has been completed.

Site reviews can provide assurance that the construction work is being performed in a quality manner. The Owner is paying for a quality project and should make sure that is what is being received.

In addition, Contractors who deviate from the intent of the Contract Documents short circuit the Design process. During the design process numerous items are discussed with the Owner and therefore incorporated into the Contract Documents. These design decisions can be negated, when the Contractor deviates from the design drawings.