Merchant Reporting Office Building

 

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

 

Ward Consulting provides the full range of design and construction services, from Pre-design to facility occupancy.  Additionally, we have provided project specific tasks as required by the project or client.  The following is a representative description of our services.

 

Architecture/Engineering Services

 

Ward Consulting renders complete architectural and engineering services for its clients.  Services include:

 

·        Pre-Design

Develop the Owner’s program, financial and time requirements, and establish the overall scope of the project.

 

·        Site Analysis

Determine the site-related design alternatives and specific facility requirements for the project.

 

·        Schematic Design

Establish the general scope, conceptual design, and the scale and relationship of components of the project.

 

·        Design Development

Further refine the size and character of the project, including architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and such other elements as may be appropriate.

 

·        Contract Documents

Prepare documents in which the requirements for the work are set forth in detail.

 

·        Contract Administration

Conduct the work performed by one or more Contractors.

 

·        Post-Contract

Assist the Owner’s use and occupancy of the project.

 

Construction Services

 

Ward Consulting furnishes a comprehensive construction service.  Services include:

 

·        Pre-Construction

Develop conceptual estimates and schedules

 

·        Value Engineering

Our library of materials and knowledge of state-of-the-art means and methods provide an array of savings possibilities.

 

·        Estimating

Establish a detailed cost breakdown for the construction phase.

 

·        Scheduling

Develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule for the construction phase.

 

·        Project Buy-out

Bid packages are issued for competitive bids, bids are reviewed for completeness and contracts are awarded to the successful contractors.

 

·        Project Start-up

Pre-Construction meetings are held to address any construction issues with the contractors.  Site layout is addressed for egress, ingress and material staging.

 

·        Project Management

Our project administrative system is used to distribute, manage and record all correspondence and documentation associated with the construction of the project.

 

·        Cost Control System

The costs of the industry are controlled by a concise Schedule of Values.  Ward Consulting uses standard AIA documentation to report and manage the costs of construction.

 

·        Project Close-out

Upon substantial completion a detailed room-by-room or area-by-area pre-punch list is established, and contractors are directed to complete.  This activity is followed by the final punch list from the Owner and immediately completed.  Ward Consulting provides As-Built documentation, Warranty and Maintenance Manuals to the Owner, along with a formal list of contractors and suppliers for the project. 

  

Construction Management Services

 

Ward Consulting provides comprehensive Construction Project Management and Design Services.  The following outlines the services offered:

 

·        Planning

·         Defining project objectives, scope and plan, including specific requirements for budget, schedule, quality and performance.

·      Establish overall project program, budget and master schedule.

·         Examining options: conceptual, functional and cost

·         Creating appropriate contracting policies and delivery system.

·         Establishing procedures for communications, decision-making, and conflict-resolution.

·         Identifying regulatory requirements and procedures.

 

·        Contract and Risk Management

·         Contract language, requirements and procedure.

·         Passive and active contract enforcement.

·         Dispute and conflict resolution.

·         Liaison requirements between parties.

·         Liability and property form of insurance, and contracting forms of surety.

·     Qualifications, practices and standards of performance for consultant, vendor, contractor and subcontractor.

·         Codes, norms, standards, laws and policies.

·         Testing and quality practices.

·         Labor relations.

·         Construction Safety.

 

·        Organization

·         We assist our clients in setting up the structure and staffing needs of

Project, and create a cohesive project organization.

·         During pre-construction meetings with potential contractors, we help our clients obtain the best commitments to price, schedule, quality and scope.  We negotiate agreements on specific services, and obtain commitments from suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.  These are documented in technical memorandums, which are used to minimize misunderstandings before any arise, and to provide proof of agreements made initially.