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Construction Management
Although we know the design-build process provides a superior service
to our customers, we also provide straightforward Construction Management
and General Contracting services, if our customer prefers this arrangement.
When an owner elects to separately retain an architect to design
the project and then selects a construction company to build the
job, the process is that traditionally understood as a "design-bid-build"
approach. In this arrangement, Phoenix provides a lump sum proposal
or a cost-plus-a-fee proposal to manage the construction process
and ensure that the various stages of construction are completed
in a timely and seamless fashion, from securing the construction
permit through to completion of the construction.
In this arrangement, Phoenix also evaluates and determines appropriate
construction methods and the most cost-effective plan and schedule.
Although we are not responsible for the design, we critique and
evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design, based
on our extensive experience and knowledge of healthcare work; when
appropriate, we recommend cost-saving "value engineering"
methods and materials. We survey and investigate the existing structure
and building systems in light of the proposed design to ensure the
constructibiliy of the design.
Prior to the start of construction, we divide all required construction
site activities into logical steps, budgeting the time required
to meet established deadlines. We utilize sophisticated estimating
and scheduling techniques and software, and then select trade contractors
to complete each specialty of the project — which includes
everything from site and structural work to plumbing, electrical,
mechanical, shielding, and finishes. Phoenix supervises the performance
of all trade contractors and we are responsible for ensuring that
all work is completed on schedule and according to the specifications
provided by the architect and engineers.
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