Construction Consultation

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTAtion

Compass provides comprehensive construction management consulting services. Our construction consultants possess the engineering and construction experience to provide real-world, cost-effective solutions to the everyday challenges that owners, contractors, engineers, and architects face throughout the construction process. From the initial concept to project closeout, we assist our clients in facilitating and coordinating the construction process to mitigate complex problems.

Compass develops construction management teams based on each client’s specific needs and project requirements by providing effective project leadership.

Construction Management Consulting Services

• Contract Review and Negotiations
• Change Order Analysis
• Constructability Reviews
• Staff Augmentation
• Bid Phase Management
• Cost Estimating & Evaluations
• Construction Scheduling
• Value Engineering
• Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
• Inspection and Quality Assurance

A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Define project objectives and constraints (user requirements, design goals)
• Develop conceptual / preliminary budget.
• Prepare conceptual project schedule.
• Assist Owner in evaluation and selection of Architect / Engineer. 
• Interface with local municipalities regarding planning and permits.
• Risk identification and mitigation. Evaluate project insurance requirements.
• Define project delivery system.
• Constructibility and Construction Phasing review.
• Assist Owner in selection and qualification of the Contractor.
• Develop/review cost estimates at schematic, design development, and 95% completion of final design and contract document development.
• Develop value engineering opportunities. 
• Monitor design progress.
• Prepare bid packages.
• Pre-qualification of contractors.
• Compare and analyze bids and proposals. Assist in contractor selection and award.
• Assist in contract negotiations.

B. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Conduct pre-construction conference.
• Review and implement independent testing procedures.
• Monitor and track submittal process.
• Review and monitor Contractor’s construction schedule.
• Monitor construction progress and conduct progress meetings with Architect / Engineer and Contractor.
• Monitor and track "Requests for Information" (RFI).
• Review payment applications.
• Administer project progress payments.
• Track actual costs versus budgeted costs, recommend cost reduction and control measures.
• Review project correspondence, change orders, and claim submittals. Make recommendations to Owner for resolution of claims and disputes.
• Coordinate and review "change orders" and evaluate cost and time impacts to the project.
• Review project for quality and contract document compliance.
• Develop and maintain a "Punch List" in conjunction with Architect / Engineer.
• Monitor completion of "Punch List" items.

C. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Monitor and administer "Project Close-Out Activities" including Architect / Engineer’s issuance of certificates of substantial completion, as-built drawings, completion of punch list work scopes, start-up and commissioning of systems, coordination of final lien waivers, submittals by contractor of guarantees/warranties along with operation and maintenance manuals, coordination of final "walk-through" inspections.
• Coordinate and schedule Owner occupancy.
• Review Contractor’s application for final payment.