Program Management

Time Savings:
A master schedule/logistics network is planned after studying various approaches. When appropriate, IAP can fast track the process, permitting early construction starts. Materials and equipment with long delivery times are purchased before construction contracts are awarded and later assigned to a contractor.

Effective PM/CM Depends on Strong Project Control:
Strong project control is a key aspect of IAP's PM/CM services. It is established even before the job starts by construction personnel who provide independent design reviews and constructability analyses. Scheduling, based on realistic appraisal of actual construction time requirements is an important aspect of project control. Another crucial factor, cost estimating, is centered on a master project budget and cost estimate.

Our PM/CM professionals use frequent updates, projected cost to complete, field surveys, and quantity take-offs to ensure reliable cost estimates and to avoid cost overruns.

Mobilization and Pre-design
· Develop management plan
· Develop/verify budgets
· Develop master schedule
· Partnering meetings
· Design QA/QC plan
· Recommend contracting strategies
· Manage consultant selection
· Assist with educational programming
· Implement web-based information system
· Systems and web site training
· Document project procedures
· Assist with educational programming

Construction
· Conduct pre-construction meetings
· Expedite initial contractor meetings
· Provide onsite representation
· Conduct regular project meetings
· Process shop drawings and submittals
· Process requests for clarification
· Evaluate and process requests for payment
· Perform detail construction scheduling
· Maintain project records
· Provide change order and claim management
· Prepare regular progress reports
· Conduct on site inspections
· Monitor field lab tests
· Ensure compliance with safety regulations
· Coordinate installation of FIFE

Design
· Provide design management
· Establish and monitor design schedule
· Review of constructability analysis
· Prepare construction cost estimates
· Conduct value engineering studies
· Identify long-lead procurements
· Coordinate phased construction with staff

Procurement
· Finalize contract packaging strategy
· Identify interested contractors
· Prequalify contractors
· Conduct pre-bid conferences
· Issue addenda
· Evaluate contractor bids
· Prepare recommendations to award
· Negotiate contracts

Post Construction and Occupancy
· Prepare and expedite punch list
· Recommend acceptance or rejection of work
· Develop occupancy schedule
· Coordinate system tests
· Assemble operations manuals and warranties
· Assessment of liquidated damages
· Final payment, release of retainage