Best Practices to Optimize Project Results

Module 1 + 2 (6 Hours) – Assessing the Delivery Model for Construction + Eliminating Waste Prior to Construction

Different construction delivery models determined for the construction phase of the project require differing approaches in consulting and provision of professional services. Questions like will there be a full 3 part specification or will specs on drawings suffice will need to be answered. How involved will we be as the consultant with the client, or will the contractor handle the client interaction, what municipality are we working in, and how to get through city hall. Design/Build, Construction Management and traditional project delivery models all come with a need to approach them slightly differently. Drilling down, as a manager of the project in-house, you have the responsibility to coordinate consultants, file for SPA and permitting, review your own documents, audit consultants work in a manner that will advance the project to eliminate as much waste as possible.

Topics we will cover include:

• Identifying the model, and applying the best solution for in-house management of tasks through all phases of the project
• Developing a Work Breakdown Structure with team and client responsibilities and milestones
• Identifying and managing pitfalls during document development that will break your budget
• Leveraging Division 1 to ensure Contractor Performance
• Managing Alternates and Addenda and document control.

Module 3 + 4 (6 Hours) – Keeping your Project On Track During Construction

Getting caught up in construction supply chain problems or solving issues that are not part of your scope of work are easy to do. Naturally, we want to advance project success, however, that comes at a cost. Enforcing Division 1 rules, especially when working with an unknown contracting company is critical for success. Understanding the construction contract that will be used and your duties and responsibilities in contract and professionally is important to understanding to navigate a projects construction phase.

Topics we will cover include:

• Knowing your contract administration (CA) budget and getting it right based on the contractor engagement
• How to manage your CA budget and identify variances to your budget early on
• Efficiently managing submittals and getting them right the first time
• Saving enough of your budget for close-out
• Keeping the contractor accountable, while maintaining a positive relationship
• Managing difficult clients and influencing to win your position.

Please note the information obtained from or through this course does not constitute legal advice but is provided as guidelines for using works for educational purposes.