CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT

The Construction Consultant is an advisor to the Owner during the Planning and Design, Bidding, Construction, and Warranty phases of a Project. The basic intent of this relationship between the Owner and the Construction Consultant is to furnish the Owner with experienced construction knowledge during the Project so that schedule, cost, and quality are maintained. This process assures the Owner that their Project is constructed according to their intent, and that the development budget is maintained.

The introduction of the Consultant does not change the Architect-Owner relationship, but only serves to strengthen it by adding construction and cost experience to the Development Team. The Owner-Contractor relationship also remains the same, but raises the Owner's comfort level and increases the control by the Owner, which results in the best of quality and cost efficiency for the Owner.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE

  • Prepare Budgets and Preliminary Cost Estimates of probable Construction Costs from Schematic Drawings.
  • Prepare a second updated Preliminary Cost Estimate of probable Construction Costs from Design Development Drawings.
  • Prepare a final Cost Estimate of probable Construction Costs for evaluation of Contractor's Proposals, and for use in evaluating the Contractor's Payment process.
  • Assist the Owner in evaluating Contracting Procedures contemplated for the Project.
  • Assist the Owner and its Professional Consultant's in the preparation of the Bid Documents, Contracts, and Payment Procedures.
  • Review all communication between Architect/Engineer and the Owner.
  • Participate in all Project Review Meetings with the Owner and Architect.
  • Provide additional Services as requested by the Owner:
    • Participate in the selection and negotiation of fees and Contracts with the Architect/Engineer and/or other Professional Consultants'.
    • Review and evaluate the Project Design, Layout and Operating Characteristics.
    • Review and evaluate the Project Development Budget and Financing.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE BIDDING PHASE

  • Assist the Owner in pre-qualifying and evaluating General, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection and Elevator Contractors'.
  • Assist the Owner in evaluating Construction Proposals and negotiating Construction Contracts.
  • Assist the Owner, its Professional Consultants and Legal Counsel in Contract preparation for all major Subcontracts.
  • Assist in evaluations of Contracting Procedures and Scheduling impact prior to the Construction Phase.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

  • Review the Owner's Contract Awards and major Subcontract Awards.
  • Review major Material Purchases of Contractors' and Subcontractors'.
  • Review and approve the Contractor's Construction Schedule of Values for use in Payment Applications.
  • Review and approve the Contractor's Construction Schedule.
  • Review and approve the Contractor's monthly Application for Payment, and make Payment recommendations to the Owner.
  • Semi-monthly provide to the Owner a brief written Summary reporting the status of the Contractor's Schedule, Progress, Work forces, Productivity, Shop Drawings, Sample Status and Material Deliveries.
  • Review, Evaluate and assist the Owner and its Architect/Engineer regarding proposed Change Orders and Change Orders. Maintain a Change Order Log when necessary.
  • Assist the Architect as necessary with coordination of substantial and final completion.
  • At the Owner's request, provide miscellaneous analysis and/or opinion of construction related Contract Procedures, Schedules and Cost Activities.
  • Provide Contract Administration Monitoring Services, as contemplated in "Exhibit B, Owner's Construction Consultant".
  • If requested by the Owner, provide additional Services:
    • Review and coordinate the Owner's Interior Decorating Services for the Project.
    • Review and coordinate the completion of Tenant Spaces in the Project.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE WARRANTY PHASE

  • Provide normal Post-Construction follow-up.
  • If requested by the Owner, provide additional Services beyond the Scope of the Basic Services.