JHL Constructors, Inc. - Building Colorado's Future
Construction Philosophy
DESIGN/PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Working together, as part of a team comprised of the owner, the architect and ourselves, JHL's goal from the onset of our involvement in the project is to provide knowledgeable input designed to facilitate the successful design and construction of your new building. Our involvement in the Preliminary Design Phase of the construction project is critical because we will be able to assist the owner in making value conscious decisions that will ultimately affect the outcome of the project. JHL will attend regularly scheduled meetings with the both the architect and the engineer(s) during the development of the design to provide advice on site use and improvements, selection of building materials and mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment. We will provide recommendations on construction feasibility, availability of materials, labor, time requirements for installation and construction, factors related to cost including the cost of alternative design and/or materials, preliminary budgets and possible economies.
During the pre-construction phase of the project, JHL Constructors' principal in charge, project manager, estimator and project engineer work together to provide accurate estimates and preliminary schedules that are essential to insuring that the project is completed within its established time and cost constraints. JHL Constructors will remain available throughout the pre-construction period for consultation purposes. We will utilize this pre-construction time period to develop a rapport with the owner and the entire design team. This working relationship will eventually evolve into a mutual respect that helps to ensure that the project not only meets but exceeds your expectations with regard to quality, cost and schedule.
We take into account the class of building you desire and then factor in cost and project duration to arrive at a product which can be delivered at the level of quality which you desire and within your cost and time constraints; what we refer to as "value". Our progressive bid process is a means to arrive at this end. Our estimating staff will perform a series of estimates throughout the design process to ensure that the project remains within its specified constraints (Quality, Cost, Duration). This progressive estimating process guarantees that the owner, the architect and JHL remain on the same page throughout the pre-construction phase as well as during the actual construction of the structure. In large part, our role at this stage of the game is primarily to provide cost control and construction feasibility analysis as well as assistance in alternative material selection when necessary. As the project moves closer to the construction stage we will take a more aggressive position with our sub-contractors in an effort to further reduce the cost to the owner while maintaining the desired level of quality.
SchedulingCritical path scheduling control is maintained by our project manager and project engineer utilizing Sure Track 3.0c, a windows based project-scheduling application manufactured by Primavera Systems, Inc. Our pre-construction scheduling tasks include:
Promptly providing an overall project schedule that coordinates and integrates the architects' and engineers' design efforts with realistic construction timelines. These schedules incorporate critical dates for decision making, including, shop drawings, procurement of long-lead delivery items, phasing and the owner's occupancy requirements.
JHL will provide a detailed schedule to each of the construction operatives involved in this project, these schedules will include specific activity sequencing and duration, permit procurement, bid packages, shop drawing timelines and owner occupancy priorities.
Project Construction Budget
Review the owner's established budget and provide conceptual estimates that closely approximate actual construction costs and relate the conceptual estimate to the budget.
Prepare an estimate based on a quantity survey of drawings and specifications at intermediate points during the schematic design and again at the culmination of schematic design process. These estimates will include detailed mechanical, electrical and plumbing estimates which will include suggested alternate items and or scope modifications designed to bring the project into compliance with the established quality and cost constraints. JHL will update and refine this estimate for Owner's approval as the development of the drawings and specifications proceeds, we will advise the owner, the architect and the engineer if it appears that the actual construction cost will exceed the Project Construction Budget. JHL will then make the appropriate recommendations for corrective action.
Value Engineering
JHL will review the construction documents and provide system cost analysis to help determine the best value to the owner. We will advise the owner on life cycle costing, monitor the drawings and specifications and recommend alternative solutions whenever these documents deviate from the construction budget or affect the construction schedule. We will also analyze local labor and subcontractor availability and take the necessary steps to insure that the subcontractor selected for the construction phase is the best match for the particular project.
Prepare Final Estimate
JHL's estimating team will review the plans and specifications with the architect in order to alleviate any possible problems which might arise during the competitive bid process. We will identify the scope of work for subcontractor bid packages and coordinate the competitive subcontractor bidding process. Our project manager and chief estimator will recommend for purchase and expedite the procurement of long lead items to ensure their delivery by the required dates.
We will make recommendations to the owner, the architect and any other design consultants regarding the division of work in the plans and specifications. These recommendations will include the scope of work for each bid package and are designed to facilitate the bidding and awarding of subcontracts. Our scope recommendations, when necessary, will allow for phased construction, taking into consideration such factors as time of performance, availability of labor, overlapping trade jurisdictions and provisions for temporary facilities.
JHL will prepare pre-qualification criteria for bidders and develop sub-contractor interest in the project. As working drawings and specifications are completed we will establish bidding schedules, pre-qualify subcontractors in collaboration with the owner and the architect. We will conduct pre-bid conferences to familiarize bidders with bidding documents, management techniques and any special systems, materials or methods.
JHL will receive competitive bids on the work from various subcontractors, analyze the bids and review them with the owner, the architect and the engineer and determine which subcontractor will be awarded the contract. We will then provide the owner with a guaranteed maximum price including any appropriate contingencies and conduct pre-construction conferences with the successful bidders.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Project Control
Before the construction phase gets underway we bring our superintendent, our foreman and our subcontractors to the table and integrate them into the previously established project team consisting of the owner, the architect, any other Design Consultants and ourselves. JHL Constructors has made a commitment to complete all of our projects on time with superior quality. Taking into account these priorities, job cost factors and time schedules will be achieved through competent management and a philosophy of getting the job done period, No Excuses - Just Results. A full time superintendent will oversee our on site staff and subcontractors for the duration of the project. JHL will establish an on-site organizational structure defining the lines of authority in order to effectively manage the entire construction team. JHL will also implement procedures for coordination between the owner, the architect, the Engineer, and our subcontractors in an effort to maintain open channels of communication and to expedite the RFI process.
Scheduling
The preliminary schedules utilized during the design phase will be expanded upon through interaction with each of our subcontractors as well as input from our own work force to create a manageable schedule to insure that the project is completed on time. Critical lead items and coordination between various subcontractor trades will be identified and managed by our on site superintendent. A two-week schedule will be maintained and posted in the JHL jobsite trailer throughout the duration of the job. The two-week schedule is developed by our superintendent and project manager in a collaborative effort with all of the trades who will be on-site during the duration of the schedule.
Construction Progress Meetings
Weekly on-site meetings will be established and attended by the project manager, project engineer and superintendent from JHL Constructors as well as our subcontractors. The owner, the architect, and any other consultants will be encouraged to attend each of these meetings. Separate weekly meetings will be held by the project manager and superintendent with the key subcontractors to review their two-week schedules, overall progress, change order history and any safety concerns.
Cost Control
A detailed schedule of values will be established at the time that the guaranteed maximum price is established. All costs will be tracked using this schedule of values throughout the construction process and any change orders will be logged in and reflected in the schedule. The job cost management system that JHL utilizes is the Marathon accounting system, which maintains costs by phase as well as detailed accounting by invoice and labor hours. A contingency will be established utilizing input from the client and architect. This contingency will be used to cover minor changes in the scope of work that may arise during the construction phase.Project Management
The project manager is the key to the successful completion of any construction project. The project manager's responsibilities include coordination with the owner, architect, consultants and subcontractors. Specific duties during the construction phase will include obtaining all building permits and special permits for permanent improvements, overall cost control for the project, developing subcontract agreements, maintaining total cost control including change orders to the owner and subcontractors, maintaining schedules and overseeing weekly owner/architect meetings. At the completion of the project, the project manager will coordinate the contract close out documents and final contract prices with each of the subcontractors.
Project Engineer/Project Administrator
The project engineer and project administrator will assist the project manager in the overall coordination of the project. Their duties will include developing and maintaining the schedule of values, coordinating shop drawings and submittal data and maintaining all meeting minutes. Other duties include maintaining the critical path schedule and maintaining construction files throughout the project.
Project Supervision
The jobsite superintendent will maintain day-to-day contact with the owner, any 3rd party construction managers and any other persons involved in the construction process and located at the jobsite. The superintendent's responsibilities include layout and coordination of the project in accordance with the contract documents. All coordination and scheduling of the subcontractors actual work will be accomplished through the superintendent. Daily logs which record construction completion, weather conditions, changes in work, and any conflicts will be maintained by the superintendent. The superintendent will also be responsible for maintaining the as-built drawings that will remain at the jobsite until final completion.
Construction Close-out and WarrantyAt the completion of the project all members of the JHL Constructors, Inc. team will work together to complete all closeout activity, submit as-built and maintenance manuals and coordinate punch-list items with the subcontractors. All necessary releases and guaranties will be submitted to the owner. All warranty items will be documented and a plan established to follow up with any problems, which may arise subsequent to owner occupancy.
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