| "Since we are well under way with Phase 2 construction for the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, I want to take this opportunity to express my great satisfaction with the performance of Acella Construction in Phase
1 and thus far in Phase 2 of the project " - Provincetown
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Pre-Construction
Acella Construction Corporation offers Pre-Construction
Services to our clients who desire the input of experienced
and knowledgeable construction professionals in the early phases
of the construction process. The early involvement of Acella
allows input as to the cost estimates, schedule, value engineering
and management and other pre-construction aspects of the project.
Briefly the services we offer as a part of our pre-construction
program are:
Budget Preparation and Estimating
The process of providing accurate cost information at all stages
of document design is continuous. Though many times estimates
are required at certain intervals such as conceptual, schematic,
design development and construction documents, the timely and
valuable input pre-construction involvement offers to the design
professionals and project team will eliminate the costly redesign
of the project. Acella’s approach is to work closely with
the project team as the design develops and to provide cost
information as required. We draw on our extensive historical
cost background in conjunction with receiving market place pricing
from a quality subcontractor and vendor base to provide cost
estimates that can be relied on. Accurate cost estimates and
budgets are the most important part of the development of a
project.
Value Engineering and Value Management
Though many times “Value Engineering” can be viewed
as a somewhat negative process, in that often certain design
elements or systems modifications are made to allow for cost
reduction, we like to view it as a positive approach to weigh
all possible alternatives. Acella will provide cost savings
information as suggestions to the team to evaluate and implement
as so desired. We strive to produce information that takes into
consideration the sensitivity to the design and the systems
or equipment specified. During this process we will provide
cost benefit analysis and life cycle cost information. The value
management process will enhance the overall concept, budget
and project schedule.
Construction Feasibility, Constructability and Design Input
As a pre-construction service provider, we will review the overall
project concept and provide the necessary feedback as to the
availability of materials and labor force and determine the
information required from the consultants to adequately cost
and construct the project. We will review the design documents
and comment to the project team on the efficiency of the construction
details.
Preparation of Preliminary Schedule
During the pre-construction phase, a comprehensive schedule
is prepared outlining all key durations and milestones with
regards to design, permitting, interim costing information,
finalizing project cost, procurement of vendors and subcontractors
(with emphasis placed on long lead items), submittal process,
approval process, material deliveries, construction activity
durations, owner separate vendor activities, inspections, commissioning
of systems, occupancy and move in.
Document Review
We will review the design documents at the various stages
and comment on code compliance, sequencing and information
required for filing for permits, sequencing and information
required for bidding vendor and subcontractor packages, and
just prior to construction documents, we will comment on the
completeness of the design documents.
Prepare and Distribute Meeting Minutes
We will attend all required meetings during the pre-construction
phase, record meetings and distribute minutes to the project
team members.
Bidding Process
Acella, with input from the project team, will prepare an
approach to bid out the project. Certain aspects that will
be addressed are:
- Pre qualifying subcontractors and vendors
- Defining the review of bids process
- Defining the approval of award process
Reporting Information
During the pre-construction phase, Acella will develop with
the team the appropriate reports and required timing for the
submission of reports during the process. Reports that may
be required are:
- Monthly cost reports
- Monthly project status reports
- Project photographs
- Cash flow projections
- Weekly meeting minutes, change logs, submittal logs, drawing logs
- Revision logs
- Weekly updated schedules
Permitting
The permitting process can be an arduous task within certain
communities. It can be an entangled web of numerous government
authorities having jurisdictional review and approval of a
construction project. Acella, with the assistance of the project
team, will develop a comprehensive list of agencies that will
be required to review and approve the documents and the project.
This list will be distributed to the team members, and a responsibility
for action will be assigned to the appropriate member. This
action list will be reviewed frequently to assure that all
issues are addressed in a timely manner. This will ensure
the project is delivered within the projected schedule. Acella,
if requested, will lead the efforts and be responsible for
the permitting process.
Quality Assurance
It is during the pre-construction phase where quality assurance
begins. At this time we will develop a program to effectively communicate
the quality assurance requirements necessary during the construction
phase.
Coordination of Owner’s Separate Vendors
Acella will work with the owner’s separate vendors,
such as telecommunications and data vendors, security vendors,
furniture vendors and movers, to include their input during
pre-construction and provide scheduling information to them.
We will assist the team in coordinating the efforts of these
vendors as required.
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