Construction Management

Our unique approach to construction management (CM) is designed to provide owners with the most comprehensive array of value-added services and the least possible risk. Our construction managers involvement with the design team before construction ensures that the project is designed within the budgeted value. Many people assume that hiring a construction manager means that the project cannot be competitively priced, and this could not be further from the truth! Every construction management project is competitively bid to qualified subcontractors, and the owner has the option of being involved in the process. S&B Construction is a CM that also acts as the contractor, meaning that our superintendents and construction project managers will directly supervise the construction of your facility. Fees can be negotiated and in some cases, fixed to remain unchanged during scope revisions. When performing in this capacity, we are better able to control project costs, schedule and quality. Finally, by assuming greater project risk, we are truly working for you and placing your interests above our own..

Particularly advantageous in financially complex projects requiring meticulous attention to schedule, a true construction management project consist of three phases = preconstruction, bidding and construction. Our goal throughout the process is not only to provide you with a positive construction experience and a quality structure, but also to build your confidence while offering the highest possible value.

Phases Include:

Preconstruction

• Establish budget
• Project design
• Establish project schedule and critical path
• Value engineering
• Design, schedule and budget revisions
• Establish control estimate (maximum allowable budget)
• Establish final scope of work
• Prequalify subcontractors to bid the project

Bidding

• Receive competitive bids in all trades
• Review scope of work and qualify all bids received
• Review bid with Owner prior to award, if Owner desires
• Finalize control estimate, or established guaranteed maximum price

Construction

• Prepare subcontractor contracts
• Schedule and monitor subcontractor progress
• Enforce subcontractor compliance with regulations / policies
• Progress reporting / meetings
• Monthly cost status reporting to control project cost
• Process paperwork, i.e. pay requests, change orders and clarifications
• Resolve problems, conflicts, and provide clarifications
• Quality assurance
• Project safety
• Project closeout
• Punchlist completion
• Preparation of final Owners and Maintenance
• Manuals
• Finalizing project billings / refunds