Owner's Representative: Making Sure Your Projects Function for their intended purpose
CM&F Inc., works with our clients to review their program and proposed project in its entirety. We will clearly identify the objectives and obstacles, troubleshoot and problem solve, all with an eye towards managing the entire process through to completion. We will develop a management team suited specifically to meet the needs of a particular project. We use our talented team to provide complete project services to our clients including, contract administration, program review, project development, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, estimating, construction administration and project closeout.
CM&F Inc., has strong roots advocating for our clients in the role of CM. Beginning with the assembly of the design and engineering team, we work on our client’s behalf to ensure smooth and efficient phases of design, pre-construction, construction and close-out. As your CM, we make sure the products and services that are part of your project are in compliance and according to specification. We also facilitate the relationship between owner, design and construction teams with an eye toward efficiency, schedule and budget.
Construction forensics is the study of what happened to create a certain outcome, and the scientific approach to understanding within a legal form of discovery. On a modern construction site there are so many different skills and work to be performed, that in order to comprehend the basis for a certain outcome, all of the components and actions by everyone involved require review by a team of professionals that are experienced in this type of real world scenario. You want the top professionals on your case, to aid in analyzing construction development scheduling, material and labor costing, and the means and methods required for proper completion of a construction project.
The modern construction project is not only complicated in terms of height, schedule and systems, but also in geometry, ultimate use and integration of architectural design intent and engineering on the site. CM&F Inc., has established partnerships with professional service providers which enable us to manage virtually all areas of investigative services related to the construction industry. We together have many years of experience in this forensic environment, and it is the value of this experience that a relationship with CM&F Inc., brings to your case.
Forensics Consulting
How do you know when you need construction forensics consulting? Do you plan to purchase commercial property? Do you have concerns about premise liability?
Are you a contractor on a residential or commercial building? Would you like to avoid expensive litigation or government entanglements? Perhaps you are an attorney who has a construction related case going to litigation, and you require expert consultants.
Start with a Forensic Construction Consultation from CM&F Inc.
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, you probably need construction forensics consulting. A building condition assessment is a great place to start. We can save you money by analyzing the building and the site, and telling you which areas could cause you problems and which parts don’t meet standards. We can then help you meet code requirements and regulations from start-up to completion.
Business Structure Modification to Assist Planned Growth Development for the Future
CM&F Inc., works with clients to assist them in modification of their business structure. As times, trends and the economy evolve, so must business models. CM&F engages with companies at the request of business owner’s, corporate boards, banking, insurance and bonding companies to help reorganize struggling businesses. Some of the business development services we offer are as follows:
We are your advocate.
CM&F Inc., works with our clients to review their program and proposed project in its entirety. We will clearly identify objectives and obstacles, troubleshoot and problem solve, all with an eye towards managing the entire process through to completion. We will develop a management team suited specifically to meet the needs of a particular project and insure that project controls are implimented as added value. We use our talented team to provide complete project services to our clients including, contract administration, program review, project development, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, estimating, construction administration and project closeout.
CM&F Inc., has strong roots advocating for our clients in the role of CM. Beginning with assembly of the design and engineering team, we work on our client’s behalf to ensure smooth and efficient phases of design, pre-construction, construction and close-out. As your CM, we make sure the products and services that are part of your project are in compliance and according to specification. We also facilitate the relationship between owner, design and construction teams with an eye toward efficiency, schedule and budget.
On-Site Owner’s Representation to Ensure You Get What You Pay For
The most dependable way to be assured of getting what you pay for during construction is to have a clerk-of-the-works (owners’ field representative) present during all construction activities. This service conforms to duties, responsibilities and limitations set forth in AIA Document B352, architect’s field representative.
CM-F Inc., will provide the degree of on-site supervision that is required to ensure quality control and conformance to plans and specifications. Cost savings realized from avoiding problems often are substantial. By placing a clerk on your project you have “owners’ assurance.” Your CM-F Inc., representative will:
CM-F Inc., Clerks of the Works are not only inspectors but also trained and experienced superintendents. This means that they can advise the contractor about certain aspects of the work, particularly if something has gone wrong. Our extensive knowledge of construction means and methods throughout architectural vernaculars allow us to assist you on projects ranging from small tenant/home improvements to multi million dollar estates to casino projects.
Process and Documentation Control Experts
Contracting with the US Government can be very financially rewarding if you perform to the intent of your contract. The US Government has many different agencies that seek to engage with contractors for completion of work. The Government has rules of engagement that they and contractors need to follow in doing this Work. However, unless contractors are educated and therefore knowledgeable in required governmental contractual processes prior to engaging the Work, they will suffer damages.
More specifically, the Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) and their Contracting Officers are experts in manipulating contractors to work outside of their contractual requirements. We are experts against the ACOE and given the opportunity can help you avoid common pitfalls that Contracting Officers tend to place contractors in.
In the event you find yourself in one, or multiple “pitfall’ issues with the ACOE, give us a call, we can likely get you and the ACOE headed back in the right direction.
Remember, the ACOE are experts in causing your project “delay and disruption” which impact your planned means and methods, so proper documentation and project controls are vital to recovery.
The construction industry isn’t perfect. Unfortunately things happen that are either unforseen or simply the result of several more complex situations. We can offer assistance in resolving these issues. As an alternative to a lengthly and costly legal battle, we can develop a plan in cooperation with all parties to resolve evolving conflicts. Sometimes an outside professional influence, offering new perspective and a reasonable solution, is what’s necessary. We can assemble the expertise to resolve these potentially escalating situations.
CM&F Inc., trusts and believes in the use of CPM scheduling. Beginning with the earliest planning stages through to closeout, industry studies continue to show increased project performance and efficiency when a CPM schedule has been properly implemented. Our services include development of your schedule, ongoing analysis and regular updates to that schedule and timely progress reporting based on tangible project progress. We utilize industry standard software such as Merlin, Ms Project, Sure Trak and Primavera Project Planner.
CM&F Inc., services contractors, owners, designers lenders and insurance companies with a wide range of estimating services. These include but are not limited to the following:
CM&F Inc., assists lenders, owners and contractors with difficult projects that are behind schedule, over budget or have encountered construct-ability issues. We will immediately assess the current situation and implement strategies and procedures to return your project back to schedule and budget. CM&F Inc., works with our clients to understand the underlying problems and issues that may have led this and other projects to delay and budget issues. Our project recovery process does not end at our project completion, but is designed to leave our clients with procedures and process‘ in place aimed at prevented similar problems in the future.
CM&F Inc., takes the lead position during this phase to ensure the engineering, design and development meet every goal and expectation of our client. We have established relationships with top industry professionals to facilitate success.
in Washington State, the Construction Stormwater General Permit requires that site inspections be conducted by a CESCL. CM&F has staff that meets certification requirements of the General Permit, and BMP C160 Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) in Ecology’s stormwater management manuals for eastern and western Washington. We can provide necessary inspections and document processing to maintain your site compliance requirements.
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