Construction Management Services

Arris Contracting Company, Inc. provides comprehensive Construction-Management Services for every phase of a typical project.   Click on each phase to see the detailed scope of services provided.

CM Services Throughout the Project:
  • Pre-Referendum Phase
  • Pre-Construction Phase
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  • Bid Phase
  • Construction Phase
  • Post Construction Phase

    • Pre-Referendum Phase (specific to school projects)

    In our approach to the pre-referendum phase of the project, we utilize the following techniques.

    • We develop the project’s cost projections for board review and approval based on programming and facility requirements as outlined by the architect.
    • We cultivate relationships with the community in order to get to know our client.
    • We expand public awareness of student needs for present and future academic requirements as related to facilities. We would encourage interaction between the district administration, the project team and the community by means of open house tours of existing facilities, presentations to local community groups.
    • We strive to get the school staff, parents and most importantly the students involved with the project.


      We strongly feel that this involvement gives them the enthusiasm needed to get the word out into the community the importance of a “Yes” vote.


    Pre-Construction Phase

    • The first task that ARRIS Contracting undertakes is the review of the project’s scope and time schedule.
    • We then start the Preliminary Budget Cost Estimate. This is accomplished by a complete and detailed material quantity take off and unit pricing.
    • Once the first budget cost estimate is completed, it is presented to the client and architect for review and comment.
    • As Arris Contracting receives updated progress drawings and specification information, we review our cost projection and include any changes.
    • During this pre-construction phase we are also involved with the following elements of the project:
      • Developing the construction schedule for the clients review.
      • Developing and writing specification Divisions 0 and 1 of the front end of the Project Manual.
      • Establishing contract allowances.
      • Developing and making recommendation for bid packaging.
      • Develop recommendations for Construction Phasing.
      • Assist the owner in the selection of consultants (i.e. soil and material testing etc.).
      • Identifying any long-lead items that could have an effect on scheduling.
    • As the project documents are submitted for approval, we undertake our final cost review.  This is to ensure that when the project comes in from bidding it is maintained within the approved budget value.


    Bid Phase

    • Once we receive approval we are ready to finalize the prime contractor bid packages, develop the bidding schedules and prepare for bidding.
    • Arris Contracting will arrange and conduct pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs for bidding contractors (prime and subcontractors).
    • On the Scheduled Bid Date and within the following days:
      • We will attend and participate in the bid opening.
      • We will conduct Pre-Award Conferences to review and analyze the apparent low bidders for complete scope inclusions.
      • Verify low bidder’s qualifications.
        Make contract award recommendations to the Client.
    • Once the client approves the contract award recommendation:
      • We will issue letters of intent to the prime contractors (this will start the submittal process).
      • We will then generate and review for execution the prime contractors’ agreements

    Construction Phase

    • · With the onset of the construction phase, we will be requesting the following from the prime contractors:
      • All product data and shop drawing submittals.
      • Prime contractor’s individual schedules showing time frame requirements for specific tasks (this information shall be incorporated into our master schedule and distributed to all parties).
      • Schedule of values to review and approve prior to any requests for payment being processed.
    • As part of the submittal process, our project manager will be setting up the submittal log.
      This log will include all product data information, product samples and shop drawings that will be required for the project.
    • Once the prime contractors are on board, we will conduct the pre-construction (“kick-off”) meeting.
    • During the construction phase we will have a full time, professionally qualified, construction superintendent on site to direct all field operations.
    • Arris Contracting will also generate on a monthly basis, a cash flow report including a review of the overall budget.
    • On a monthly basis, a principal of Arris Contracting will report to the client the status of the following items:
      • Overall project status
      • Budget Review
      • Scheduling
    • As the project comes to a close, Arris Contracting will start the close-out proceedings with the appropriate prime contractors and assist the architect in the punch list survey.
    • Once all punch list and open items are completed, we will finalize the close out phase of the project, including the following items:
      • Collect all waivers of liens.
      • Collect and organize all operation manuals, as-built drawings, equipment lists and maintenance manuals
      • Deliver all records, documents and other items pertinent to the project to the client

    Post-Construction Phase

    At Arris, our job is not finished just because the project is completed.

    • As a standard part of our Construction Management service, we provide construction closeout including a comprehensive project cost report.
    • Prior to turnover and use of the completed project or phases thereof, we assist and instruct the end users in the operation and maintenance procedures of all building components.

    Typically, we conduct a year-end walk through with the client, prior to warranty period expiration, to ensure proper operation and function of all construction related items, including follow-up on corrected items for replacement and/or repair.

    We have successfully Provided These Benefits to Previous Clients to their Full Satisfaction










     

     

     

     

     

     







    		  
    		 
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