Pre-Development Construction Management

PART 1: 

In meeting the owner’s objectives in key constructional, budget and green energy considerations included in the project, 3w-B Group will provide the following:

• Conduct RFPs for Owner approval of Architect and/or General Contractor, if applicable.
• At Owner direction, obtain pre-construction contract with architect for services including Schematic Drawings (SD) and outline specs set. 
• Coordinate the construction schedule and to oversee the project’s general contractor and architect in conjunction with property management (for relocation and lease-up purposes).
• Obtain from selected General Contractor; Initial Cost Estimate (based on architect SD set).
• Conduct Design / Energy Charrette meeting and document event. (Title 24-Energy Code)
• Make recommendations to Owner and the Architect on the design, scope of work, and specifications.
• Coordinate preparation of architectural & engineering reports, and other studies required for construction.
• Environmental Task to resolve, remediate or accommodate them in a timely and cost effective manner.   
  • Phase I – Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); Provides a survey of site environmental conditions to identify the impact to the value of the property.
  • Phase II – ESAs; testing of environmental site conditions revealed from Phase I. 
  • Phase III – Remediation of certain environmental conditions.
  • Atmospheric, surface and sub-surface conditions.
  •  Cultural and historical conditions.

PART 2: 

• As directed by Owner, “Neighborhood Meetings” with community working to assess housing needs and to develop support for development project (facilitate community meetings, voice community concerns, act as liaison between community and all stakeholders; coordinate community meetings, development team meetings and community round-tables), 
  • Prepare all notices, scheduling, agendas and meeting materials and provide information to public regarding development activities as necessary, and
  • Coordinate efforts with all applicable municipal agencies and/or departments in the planning and implementation of development assignments.

Part 3: 

• At Owner direction, negotiate and obtain a Pre-Construction Contract with selection of Subs of General Contractor (GC) that include:
  • Cost Estimate (based on architect DD set)
  • Obtain GC’s Wage Compliance / Section 3 Plan
  • Construction Schedule & Phases - (tie into Relocation Plan, if applicable)
  • Cost Estimate (based on Architect CD set) @ 50% - 80%
    • Approval: City plan check - Review 
• Start negotiating to a Final Contract  – Architect with Owner approval.
  •  Finalized contract after scope has been resolved and LIHTC award letter received. 
  • Completion of Design Drawings (DD) and Development Specs.
  • Include percentage (%) of fee to be paid at financial closing.
•  As determined by Owner, bid or negotiate a fixed price contract for the Project consistent with the final approved plans, and specifications with the General Contractor.
  • Final Contract (typically executed after financial closing before NTP)
  • Final Bid Proposal & Construction Schedule (based on Architect CD set)
    •  Approval: Building Permits.