Services Offered
Preconstruction
Perini Building Company brings the discipline of preconstruction planning to a new standard of professionalism.
The greatest opportunity to save money and time on a project is long before shovels hit the ground. The more complex your project, the more critical the need for Perini Building Company's preconstruction planning services.
Our preconstruction teams work collaboratively with project owners and designers to establish reliable budgets and realistic schedules based on up-to-the-minute market experience.
In areas where labor is tight, project schedules are shared with labor unions to make sure qualified tradesmen are available when needed. We rely on qualified minority-owned contractors to play vital roles on many of our projects.
We build your project many times in the digital realm, performing value analysis and evaluating design for constructability. By sequentially mapping out the logistics of an entire project well in advance of construction, you gain precise control of your project.
The Design-Build Process
Design-Build contracting is an alternative to awarding separate contracts for design and construction. The owner and contractor enter into a single contract wherein the contractor undertakes single source responsibility for the design and construction of the project. The architect responsible for the design of the project is under contract to the contractor and the responsibility for the project is vested in one entity -- the design-build contractor. The contract amount may be determined in the same manner as a traditional construction contract. The most frequently used method of contracting in Design-Build situations is the Guaranteed Maximum Price format.
Construction
Once the handoff is made from preconstruction to our construction operations group, we hit the ground running. We are expert at site mobilization.
All buildings begin in the ground and that's where we get a head start by frequently self-performing our concrete work.
The construction of sizeable building components simultaneously on large projects - hotel tower, casino, entertainment venues, parking structures - requires us to organize our staff into separate area management teams headed by an area project manager. Each building component has its own time-line for structure through enclosure and its own finish schedule.
Our subcontractors are the best in the business. Our reputation makes it easier to attract high performing subcontractors. When subcontractors work for us, they know they have to "raise their game" to a higher level.
As construction progresses, open lines of communication (such as monthly project status reports) with the owner and the design team keep the project moving forward. Weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors inform all participants of their roles in keeping the project on budget and on schedule. Multiple shifts are commonplace on large high-rise structures, with certain shifts responsible for stocking materials on upper floors for the next day's work.
Expansion and renovation projects require us to work in spaces occupied by our clients' employees and guests. We are ever mindful of the effect noise and congestion can have on a facility's operation, so we work closely with our clients to minimize these impacts.
Much of our success comes from the ability of our project supervisory teams to communicate to field forces the equally important values of safety and quality. When a project is complete and the ribbon is cut, we are proudest when owners speak of us as professional, cooperative and trustworthy. After all, it's all about building relationships on trust.
Post-Construction
At the end of the day, our clients expect to enjoy a problem-free building. Our post-construction services group ensures that all contractual commitments have been met and outstanding issues resolved at project closeout. We assist in warrantee inspections and quality control monitoring. In addition, we prepare operations and maintenance manuals, train end-users, and respond to issues that may arise after occupancy.
Preconstruction Design and Budget Phase
The majority of the crucial cost decisions are made, evaluated, and implemented during the preconstruction phase of projects.
Project Consultation
We coordinate and attend regular meetings with the Architect and Owner during the development and revision of the Construction Documents for the project in order to generally advise the Owner and Architect on the project, including with limitation, site use and improvements, selection of materials, systems and equipment. We will bring to bear our expertise on the design process by providing recommendations as to construction feasibility; availability of materials and labor; time requirements for installation and construction; factors relating to costs of alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets and possible economies which may be achieved; and such other matters as might facilitate the completion of the project in a timely and economical manner.
Construction and Master Plan Estimates
We will prepare a project construction budget as soon as major project requirements have been identified, and update such budget periodically for the Owner's approval as the development of the Construction Documents proceeds. We will prepare an estimate based on a quantity survey of the Construction Documents for approval by the Owner. We will also update and refine this estimate for the Owner's approval as the development of the Construction Documents proceeds and advise the Owner and the Architect if it appears that the project budget will not be met and make recommendations to the Owner for corrective action.
Value Engineering
We offer Value Engineering and Value Analysis that are unmatched in the industry. Our creative approach, combined with our Team's professionals specializing in structural, mechanical, electrical and logistics/scheduling disciplines, will achieve maximum value to any project through alternative design solutions. The significant savings realized by the Design Team in this process are provided without changes to the fundamental project features. To be most effective, Value Engineering must be performed during the schematic and design development phases. The cost of changes increase substantially as a project progresses in the design phase, and savings become even more difficult to realize once construction has begun.
Schematic Design Phase
- Provide compatibility and cost analysis of various structural systems
- Assess mechanical and electrical systems and distribution
- Establish a base line budget based on the development team's determination of the project's essential features
- Examine various building elements relative to project cost and schedule
Design Development Phase
- Determine the effect of current market conditions on various system components, constructability, costs and procurement durations
- Analyze elements unique to the project for contractibility and alternative methods
- Review interior and exterior finish materials and systems for essential function and cost
- Evaluate overall critical path constructability and schedule
Construction Document Phase
- Verify that unit costs of finish material selections are compatible with established base line budget
- Study construction details for constructability and appropriateness for project's geographic location
Plans and Specifications Review for Technical Accuracy and Coordination
We continually review plans and specifications as they are being developed on the site uses and improvements, construction feasibility, coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical disciplines and scope, code conformance, availability of materials, labor and building systems; advise on contract provisions for controlling construction schedules, and advise on special and general conditions to the specifications to facilitate the project goals.
Phased Construction Techniques
We will recommend the division of work into separate contracts to permit phasing and to assure that all work is assigned to the proper subcontractor for the best possible price and with minimum interface requirements.
Lead Time Identification for Early Purchasing
We assess construction markets, identify potential construction delay areas, and recommend alternate design or construction options.
Lead Time Identification for Materials
We will present you with a list of materials and equipment that could cause construction delays if bid within general construction packages and advise on the pre-purchase of these items.
Preconstruction, Procurement and Construction Scheduling
Perini prepares a project critical path schedule (the "Project Schedule") as soon as major project requirements have been identified and update the Project Schedule periodically as development of the Construction Documents proceeds.
The Project Schedule will incorporate a detailed schedule for the construction operations of the project, including, without limitations, realistic activity sequences and durations, if required, allocation of labor and materials, processing of shop drawings and samples, delivery of products requiring long lead-time procurement. The project schedule will coordinate and integrate the Architect's design efforts with construction schedules.
We will integrate the Owner's completion requirements into the Project Schedule, showing portions of the project having completion priority. The Project Schedule shall take into account and accommodate other development activities on the site that will occur during the construction of the project.
Schedule items listed below are representative of the activities identified for the Project Team:
- Design duration
- Design review dates
- Bid package dates
- Construction milestones
- Regulatory agency submittal dates
- Permit acquisition
- Estimate dates
- Guaranteed Maximum Price dates
- Cash flow commitment
- Commitments for long lead materials
- Maintain an automated CPM schedule
- Prepare "Master" Construction Schedule, including but not limited to Interface of Owner Supplied FF&E delivery dates, incorporation of Operator required turnover dates (per area), review and incorporation of municipal "C of O" / final sign off process and timeframes.
Preconstruction Bid Phase
One of the most important tasks is the prequalification of the subcontractors during the bid phase. At times, qualified subcontractor resources are limited. The process of pre-qualifying subs from experience history, quality level, financial stability, manpower capability, and competitiveness is part of our service.
General Conditions, rough and finish carpentry, concrete formwork, placement and finish are items we can self perform. This helps to set the tone of quality and schedule for all of the subcontractor forces. We will, however, bid these disciplines, taking competitive numbers from other contractors to make sure that the best interests of you, the client, are served in the bidding process. We will attempt to have no less than three (3) subcontractors bidding each section of work, with the owner being a part of the bid opening formalities and approval process (if you desire). This should maximize the competitive process and offer the maximum value for money expended.
The following items are services that will be furnished during the bid phase of the project:
Bidding Documents
Perini Building Company will assemble forms and bidding documents and obtain bids for construction of the total facility.
Bidder and Supplier Identification
Investigate and pre-qualify contractors and manufacturers interested in bidding the work; review project plans with them and promote their interest in the project; advise the owner and architect of the interest expressed by the construction market in the project; and maintain close communications and public relations with potential bidders and suppliers.
Automated CPM Schedule
Maintain for specific project strategy agreed upon, indicating bid packages, responsibility of all consultants and owner in decision-making and production.
Procurement Schedule
Establish schedules for bidding, shop drawing review, fabrication, assembly and delivery should the project team elect to procure long lead materials before bidding construction contracts.
Final Construction Documents
Prepare detailed estimates of final construction documents, including cost information in categories that can be compared to budgets and cost models.
Current Working Estimate
On the basis of the final budget, initiate a reporting system which includes all detailed budget categories, and contingencies and reserves; produce a monthly series of project accounting reports for each budget category and compare the budget category to current estimates, contractual obligations, changes and anticipated changes, and prepare a final estimated cost to complete the project; and provide project cost status reports.
Permits
Meet with applicable regulatory agencies and review requirements of the project and assist in obtaining all required permits.
The Design-Build Process
Design-Build contracting is an alternative to awarding separate contracts for design and for construction. The owner and contractor enter into a single contract wherein the contractor undertakes single source responsibility for the design and construction of the project.
The design is developed by a designer under contract with the contractor. The responsibility for the project is vested in one entity -- the design-build contractor. The contract amount may be determined in the same manner as a traditional construction contract. The most frequently used method of contracting in Design-Build situations is the Guaranteed Maximum Price format.
Advantages of the Design-Build Approach
- A design-build contractor provides the owner with a single point of accountability. The owner need no longer act as adjudicator of disputes between the designer and builder.
- Communication is simplified, chances for misunderstanding are reduced and coordination between the owner and builder are improved.
- Project design and project construction become related parts of a unified system. The construction expertise of the builder and the design expertise of the designer are melded to produce greater values for the owner.
- Conflict between contract documents and intent established by scope of work becomes of no financial impact to the owner. This becomes even more significant when work involves renovations to existing facilities where existing conditions are not totally known prior to construction.
- The unified design-build responsibility facilitates the Contractor's control of project performance. He can proceed with early procurement of critical materials, schedule his labor and his subcontractors for great effectiveness, and maintain the desired project quality at all levels. This becomes most significant when work affects the owner's on-going operations. The design-build contractor develops a detailed phasing schedule for all work in existing areas to ensure minimum disruption to operations.
Construction Phase
On each Perini Building Company project the Construction Phase services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Standard Operating Procedures
Establish procedures for coordination between the owner, architect, contractor and the subcontractors with respect to all aspects of the project and implement such procedures.
Field Supervision and Management
Maintain competent full-time field staff to provide field supervision and management in connection with the performance of the various subcontractors to see that all parts of the work are performed and completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Work In Progress
Coordinate and provide general direction for the work in progress of the subcontractors on the project.
Construction Schedule
Maintain the project schedule outlining start and finish dates, float time, procurement and construction activities, and major milestones for each potential subcontractor. This will be used as criteria for schedule compliance for interfacing the work of all subcontractors. Three-week schedules are updated weekly and incorporated in to the master project schedule, which provides an uninterrupted workflow.
Subcontractor Schedules
Work with each subcontractor to develop detailed operating schedules for his portion of the work and monitor, update, and report on this schedule during the construction period.
Safety Programs
Review programs as developed by each of the subcontractors. Make recommendations and require each subcontractor to adhere to such programs.
Jobsite Records
Maintain on a current basis, a record of all subcontracts, including shop drawings, samples, purchases, materials, equipment, applicable handbooks, federal, commercial and technical standards, specifications, and any other related documents and revisions which arise out of this contract for the construction work.
Cost Accounting System
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date construction cost accounting system as costs are obtained from award of contracts, from purchase of long lead items, and from actual cost incurred. Cost revisions will be made to incorporate approved changes in the project as they occur.
Scope Changes
Estimate the cost of all change orders and other changes and process pertaining to the work of the individual subcontractors.
Architect
Maintain close communication with the architect to obtain his interpretation in writing and transmit same to the owner and/or the appropriate subcontractor in the event the interpretation of the meaning or intent of the plans and specifications becomes necessary during construction.
Meetings and Conferences
Conduct preconstruction conferences with successful bidders. Schedule and conduct job meetings to be attended by the separate subcontractors and representatives of the owner and contractor/architect team to discuss such matters as procedures, progress, problems, and scheduling. The contractor shall prepare and distribute reports of each such job meeting to the owner, the architect, and the subcontractors concerned.
Processing Procedures
Establish and implement procedures to be followed for expediting the processing and approval of shop drawings, catalogues and samples, and the scheduling of material requirements.
Contractual Procedures
Furnish any additional services called for by the contract documents or as mutually agreed.
Post Construction Services
Subsequent to occupying a building, Perini Building Company evaluates the process and the results during the construction process. Our Post Construction Department makes certain all projects are "closed-out" thoroughly and completely. We place a high value on customer satisfaction and have established the following procedures to ensure we perform to the highest standards of the industry and advocate the best interests of our client.
- Assists in Establishing & Monitoring Quality Control
- Coordinates Special Testing & Inspection Consultants
- Provides New Material & Construction Methods Training
- Reviews Owner Manuals to Insure Top Quality
- Insures all Project Commitments are Met
- Provides Warranty Inspections
- Resource for Non-Warranty Issues
- Establishes Routine Follow-ups