We offer a full suite of project and construction management services. As the project manager of your project, we take full ownership for all aspects of the construction process, from inception to final close-out. We believe that an effective and successful construction management development starts with project planning and coordination. We are the liaison between you and all project stakeholders. We deliver first-class projects on time and within budget.
The Pre-Design phase establishes the foundation for any construction project success. In the predesign phase KBK provide real value to the client through assistance in the completion of planning for the project, initiating overall coordination with the various project team members, and selecting the designer. The master level of planning for the project is carried out during the predesign phase. The project starts with the setting of project goals. Besides planning out the overall project at the master level, KBK also monitors and expedites the activities during the predesign phase.
The design phase is the most critical project phase that establishes the financial, legal and quality based criteria for the remainder of the project. During this phase, KBK manage and monitor preparation of a complete set of contract documents that define a project that can be delivered in the current local market within the owner’s established budget, performance, time and quality requirements. In this phase, KBK coordinates the design contract (s), develops more detailed cost and schedule parameters, reviews contract documents, and determines the contracting strategy. KBK primarily role is to coordinate and guide the other team members. In addition, KBK provides recommendations regarding constructability, design quality, cost, phasing and sequencing of construction, construction duration, and determination of contract packages.
The bidding and contracting process is a key element in the success of the project. KBK assist the client in the procurement phase that typically bridges the time between the completion of design and start of construction. In this phase KBK assist client in securing contractors who are qualified, competitive, interested in the work and capable of doing the work within the project time requirements. During the procurement phase KBK verify that a set of project-specific guidelines or specifications to clearly delineate the time related responsibilities of the project players both to the project and to each other. KBK assist and recommend the client on verification of the contract documents through the addendum process to address shortcomings.
KBK goal in this phase is to expedite and improve the efficiency of the construction process through professional planning and execution of project activities, all focused upon fulfilling the client’s scope, cost, quality, and time requirements. We monitor delivering the project on time to go well beyond by making sure that the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule is prepared and updated properly by the general contractor. KBK continuously play a major role as problem solver, trouble shooter, expeditor, and anticipator to keep the project moving and on track. KBK review general contractor’s schedule and make recommendations to the client regarding acceptance. KBK monitor that sufficient clarity is achieved in the expectations of the contractor’s quality control requirements, and that they are consistent with the quality management guidelines and the contract documents. KBK assist the client’s that the inspections and tests are in accordance with the contract specifications
Expeditious and effective project close-out is a critical element of a successful project. This phase provides the bridge between construction and operation of the facility. Accomplishing this transition smoothly is an important part of the process. During this phase, KBK coordinates the achieving of project documentation, administrative closeout of the contracts and the occupancy of the completed facility. Accomplishing the transition from construction to occupancy smoothly is another basic aspect of time management. Therefore, KBK manages the time element and all other aspects of the transition by using the management tool scheduling in order to make the satisfactory bridge between construction and operations.
Our project management services include the overall responsibilities that one Project Manager must be capable of performing a successful project from inception to completion. These capabilities include the full spectrum of determining, formulating, developing, installing, coordinating, and administering all required elements of the delivery process. Specifically, we understand the basic responsibilities and interrelationships of all team members; i.e., the owner (both project management staff and facility user), the designer(s), the contractor(s), consultants and other team members. Additionally, Our Project Managers have the functional knowledge to define the interrelationships between such management components as time, cost, contract administration, quality, safety, and risk.
The two key planning tools that KBK utilize in project management are the Project Management Plan and the Project Procedures Manual. Our Project Management Plan outlines the project description, the owner’s goals and objectives, the milestone schedule, the budget, the team members (including their roles and responsibilities), the strategy to be used in contracting and procurement, and the management information system. Our Project Procedures Manual outlines the process to be followed in controlling the various construction management components utilized in meeting the objectives contained in our Project Management Plan.
Construction management is a management approach that focuses on the delivery of professional services. There are several different forms and variations of the construction management practice. From these construction management practices, KBK utilize the Construction Management as Agent.
Construction Management as Agent is a form of construction management that performed in a defined relationship between the CM and owner. Accordingly, we use this form of construction management that establishes a specific role of KBK acting as the owner’s principal agent in connection with the project/program.
Under an agency approach, KBK ideally acts as the owner’s principal agent. KBK does not perform design or construction work. The services that KBK provide may depend on the in-house resources of the owner and the services being provided by the designer and other consultants. All contracts for design, construction, equipment, etc., are directly with the owner.
Regardless of the form of contract agreement, KBK perform tasks in a professional capacity, throughout all the phases of program/project implementation. A contract agreement will establish the scope of services and define the relationship of the parties. The intended delegations of functions are provided to KBK by the owner. Consequently, it is possible that certain tasks and responsibilities place KBK in a legal agent relationship with the owner.
During the design phase, KBK continually communicate and consult on all substantive issues. As the process proceeds from schematic through final design, we consider the issues critical to each particular phase, moving from general decisions in the early phase to detailed decisions as design progresses. KBK perform periodic design phase reviews. The owner and KBK agree on the scope and number of design phase reviews required. KBK coordinates with any needed value engineering and alternative studies.
Our goal is to develop a full and complete set of documents that clearly define a project, which can then be bid in the current local marketplace within the owner’s budget and time requirements.
The design professional has total responsibility for design implementation and execution. During this phase, KBK assists the design team by carrying out the activities listed below:-
At the end of the design phase, designated representatives of each team member review all design documents and concur that they are complete, coordinated, adequately representative of the owner’s needs, and suitable for construction.
Developing Comprehensive Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedules- We believe that project controls, incorporating CPM and Linear techniques, are crucial to delivering a project on time and with the highest efficiency. Unexpected events and changes can impact construction projects, and a CPM or Linear schedule, along with accurate contemporaneous documented updating, is essential to monitor progress and make informed decisions.
Monthly Updates – KBK understands the significance of timely and accurate project scheduling for successful project control and forward planning. The process of updating our client project schedule, whether it’s CPM or Linear, involves two basic steps.
Firstly, we collect information from the field and office, which clearly describes what, occurred during the update period. This information is often found in contemporaneous documentation. Then, we update the status of scheduled activities and correct any logic that was not performed as planned.
The second part of the updating process involves utilizing historical and job knowledge to revise short-term future forecasts. We assimilate all information and update the schedule completely. Reports, graphic diagrams, and schedule narratives are then prepared.
In cases where the project has experienced identifiable impacts resulting in delayed project milestones, time-impact analysis should be conducted to request change orders.
Recovery Schedule – In the event of delays or other difficulties encountered during a construction project, it is common for the owner to demand that the contractor produce a “recovery schedule.” This schedule outlines the steps the contractor plans to take to meet an accelerated completion date, as requested by the owner.
A recovery schedule differs from a regular schedule update in that it aims to project substantial completion by either the original contract completion date or an earlier date than the current projected completion date. While some construction contracts may have specific requirements for the preparation of a recovery schedule, owners may request one even in the absence of such provisions.
Contractors are advised to properly notice any project impacts that resulted in critical schedule delays before submitting a recovery schedule. This notice should include any impacts that the contractor believes are excusable or compensable under the contract’s terms. Additionally, contractors should inform the owner of the extent of any acceleration effort necessary to meet the recovery schedule’s substantial completion date.
The request for and submission of a recovery schedule often occurs during a stressful time in the project’s lifecycle. Therefore, contractors should continue performance despite disputes over entitlement to time extensions or extra compensation. The provision of proper notice during the recovery schedule submission helps the contractor establish a better legal position and enables the owner to accurately measure the temporal and financial ramifications of adhering to the recovery schedule.
The full scope of the cost management function requires a broad range of knowledge of construction estimating. This includes feasibility formats, conceptual estimating, construction estimating, comparative cost studies, change order estimating, material and labor costs, equipment and labor production rates, material technology, industry standards, labor practices, construction details and techniques, and construction industry economics.
KBK has the responsibility to generate and track all project costs, from the initial conceptual estimate to the final accounting. The detailed project budget, prepared by KBK before design begins, becomes the design professional’s guide as the process moves toward the bidding phase. After bids are received, the value of the accepted trade contractor proposals provides the basis for updating the budget. As construction proceeds, contract changes, and allocated expenses are recorded by KBK. Every aspect of the project’s cost is estimated as early as possible and documented when it occurs.
We establish a cost management system that applies skills and techniques to ensure that the project is planned, designed, procured, and constructed in the most economical way while meeting the project original budgetary requirements.
For the purpose of optimizing value in project designs, KBK provide value analysis studies taking into account capital, operating, and maintenance costs to verify that the most cost effective design solution has been achieved. If the studies are conducted before the design data are developed, the reports could be too conceptual to be of value. However, if the studies are delayed, redesign may be necessary to reflect the recommendations of the study. Therefore, these studies are best completed during the initial preliminary design stage. If necessary, KBK brings in independent expertise such as Certified Value Specialist (CVS) for these analyses.
At KBK Construction Management & Consulting Engineers, We are dedicated and technically proficient to accomplish our client goals. We have developed a PM+CM Culture that ensures frequently exchange of ideas and experiences. We have a willingness to go the extra mile to meet challenges as they arise.
