Design-Build Services
Design-Build (DB) allows owner’s the convenience of one stop shopping for
their project needs. Using DB, Construction Plus takes the project lead and
designs your project with licensed architects and engineers working on the
CPI team.
Construction Plus thus becomes your single point of contact and accountability
for design, cost, time of completion, and post-completion services. Our team-focused
process of DB equally balances cost and design. You receive aesthetics, competitive
pricing, and value.
This service allows CPI to keep the design focused on your needs and your budget at the same time. CPI has a Master’s Degree level partner in charge of your project from day one. No company in East Tennessee can offer more experience or education than CPI can; which will actually be committed to your project and working to deliver superior value and award winning results. We are East Tennesse's Design-Build Specialists.
Construction Management services
Construction Management (CM) is a form of project delivery which combines early involvement of the construction professional with the benefits of the bid process. In its purest form, and done correctly, it is the best project delivery method available for large companies, public agencies and school boards.
It allows owners to select a professional CM as their advocate and still meet legal accountability requirements for bidding the actual work. The bidding is done through numerous bid packages developed and managed by the CM. Construction Plus as your CM defines, bids, contracts and manages this process for a fixed fee.
CPI is one of the few companies in Tennessee to provide both CM Agency and CM at risk services; the results we have achieved speak for themselves, consistently delivering large projects ahead of schedule, and significantly under budget.
As your CM agent we manage the entire process for owners as their professional agent, the contracts are held directly between the owner, vendors and contractors. You see where every dollar goes, and have total transparency from the beginning to the end of the project. This has become a more progressive method being used in major markets around the country and produces maximum savings and value for the owner who does not mind assuming some of the risk for the project.
CM “at risk” services provide the same pre-construction services and advantages as CM agency but also allows the owner the ability to fix the price at some agreed point. With CM at risk the “risk” shifts from the owner to the CM once the guaranteed maximum price is set. This method appeals to owner’s who are more risk adverse and are willing to pay the associated costs of subrogating that risk to the CM.
Construction Plus is the first company in Tennessee to become a member of the Construction Management Association of America. You may wish to go to the CMAA web site page HERE to read their detailed explanation of both the CM Agency and CM at risk methods.
We have completed over $250 million of CM projects, as both a CM Agent and a CM at risk. Every project was delivered on time and under budget and with an average savings of 5-10% AFTER all costs including our fees were paid.
GENERAL CONTRACTING
CPI also works for owners on projects as a traditional general contractor. Under this traditional design-bid-build method we work with your architect or designer of choice. The scope of work is negotiated for a fixed price or a cost plus a fee based upon a scope of work defined by design documents and specifications done by the owner’s design professionals. We have completed hundreds of millions of dollars of such projects on time and with superior results.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Pre-Construction Services:
We provide professional services for owners considering future projects who
need assistance in evaluating the feasibility and conceptual costs etc. Some
owners find it of value to hire us to provide consulting services assisting
them in deciding what type of construction method best fits their needs and
their circumstances with respect to their in house staffing capabilities, expertise
and program goals.
We provide our professional expertise to work with Architects and Engineers to maximize the design while changes can be made on paper, not only decreasing initial costs and increasing value by integrating the latest technologies available but decreasing change orders and constructability issues before they become a problem. Reducing conflicts and changes saves both money and time.
We can also assist you in interviewing potential design team and construction team members, from Architects to Engineers to Construction Managers, we can help you advertise for, evaluate and select these professional service providers as your Construction Professional.
Pre-Construction Services Include:- Value engineering analysis
- Constructability reviews
- Design team management
- Scope package development
- Estimate evaluations
- Bid evaluations & recommendations
- Contract negotiation support
- Program procedures
- Scheduling development or analysis
Post-Construction Services:
We also provide post construction services for owners who are facing close
out problems including conflict resolution, mediation assistance, close out
service completion, punch lists, warranty assistance etc.
Some owner’s need post completion reporting of documents which will be used for operations and maintenance as well as archiving of the documents accumulated during construction for future reference and value added to future buyers of the property; maximizing the return on the original owner’s investment.
Post-Construction Services Include:- Change order negotiation
- Contract administration
- Dispute resolution
- Management information system
- Document control Systems
- Post completion analysis
- Quality control inspections
- Code compliance inspections
- Close out evaluation
Claims Support and Dispute Resolution:
While every construction team expends great effort from the design phase through construction and closeout to resolve disputes fairly, even the best teams run into disputes.
When even the best of efforts fail, it is imperative to have an experienced professional working to resolve the dispute with the most favorable manner attainable for your particular situation.
CPI can provide claim and dispute analysis and if necessary, provide expert witness testimony. CPI also has experience with various dispute resolution approaches, such as Owner/Contractor dispute resolution boards, arbitration, and mediation and provides advice as well as assistance if you are involved in a dispute involving one of these venues.
The CPI team can provide the complete range of project management services required to resolve any construction related dispute in a timely and cost effective manner. These services are available as a package or individually to suite your specific requirements. Because of our unique mix of construction professionals, the cost of employing the CPI team is among the most competitive in the industry.
Claims and Dispute Services Include:
- Expert witness
- Claims analysis
- Claims preparation
- Exhibit preparation
- Litigation support
- Comparative studies
