LCI Preconstruction & Estimating Training Manual

a. Create a detailed estimate using the BDR and OST. Consult with subcontractors as agreed to during the kick off meeting . (Tab 07, Tab 13) b. Meet with city officials and other governmental agencies to map out permitting requirements and process. Supplement schedule accordingly. c. Review preliminary site logistics plan with city officials for approval and pricing. Adjust logistic plan accordingly. (Tab 18) d. Develop performance spec for MEP systems, exterior elevations, floor plans, concepts of building, start programming, and hire other consultants that are not on board. e. Attend weekly meetings to review what is on the drawing boards for conformance to budget parameters. Continue giving feedback on material costs and steer the design accordingly. f. Review schedule for Preconstruction phase, adjust construction schedule based on building adjustments, etc. (Tab 14) g. Develop cross sections of building, review for cost and constructability issues. h. Develop a new cost control log for the SD phase and document items that were previously accepted in the initial budget phase that are not yet incorporated in the SD design as well as any other scope creep/changes to the pricing. Review weekly with team. (Tab 20) i. Create a master reconciliation using our standardized template comparing the initial budget to the SD budget and reconcile the CCL. (Tab 21) j. Develop an executive summary using our standardized template explaining the variances in the new SD estimate and list the added scope on the CCL. (Tab 22) k. Prepare SD budget, tweak items as necessary via cost control log. l. Hold a team charrette to review budget deliverable and adjust accordingly. m. Agree on SD budget and assumptions made. n. If applicable, upload project budget information and area summary categories into Modelogix for historical purposes. 4. Design Development Phase & GMP ((combined both, similar process in many respects): a. Review DD documents for constructability issues. (Tab 23) b. Identify subcontractors to assist in budgeting or hard bidding. c. Prepare Division 1 Project Manual and review with team for buy in. (Refer to J: Drive) d. Map out bidding process and review with team. (Tab 24) e. Finalize bid packages and strategy. (Tab 15) NOTE: refer to tab 29 for long lead item schedule. f. Refine schedule and supplement as required.

g. Finalize site logistics. (Tab 18) h. Finalize general conditions. i.

Finalize trade general conditions.

j. Finalize construction schedule for early bid packages. k. Advise team on material shortages, lead time concerns and/or material price volatility. Utilize LCI procurement lead time tracker. (Tab 29) l. Owner to sign off on floor plans, programming and elevations. m. Prepare early bid package documents (i.e. scopes of work, schedules, identify all bid documents, adjustments to project manual, etc.). (Tab 25) n. Review early bid package drawings for constructability issues, scope creep, etc. Have drawings corrected accordingly or adjust cost control log as needed (use template form). (Tab 23)

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