Construction Admin : Communication & Facilitation

TS+P Engaged:

In this critical final phase of the process, we collectively reap the benefits of collaboration, visioning, careful and accurate budgeting, and design detail that we and our clients have steadfastly adhered to along the way. Communication and facilitation, thanks in part to the BIM modeling, allows us to convey to the general contractor the design intent for the project in no uncertain terms.

Our approach to Construction Administration is defined by responsible, qualitative oversight undergirded by a commitment to opening channels of communication between all stakeholders – Owner, Architect and General Contractor remain in constant communication and together “make it happen”.

Sustainable Design:

As construction commences it is imperative that all project stakeholders continue to actively engage in a collaborative, open minded dialogue. Open channels of communication are vital to the CA process. Tobin Starr + Partners understands that these requirements encompass all aspects of the construction administration process, including the oversight of the sustainability initiative. Our team remains actively engaged in the assessment and documentation of all the aspects of the sustainability effort throughout the CA process. We are there to assist the contractor and commissioning agent with the submittal process as well as to address any questions or complications that may arise. Our goal is to assure that the project assumptions assembled at the beginning of the project are validated and implemented, and done so in the most efficient and cost effective fashion.

Vissualize with BIM:

Along with the construction contract, the BIM model is issued to contractors.

Key Steps:

• Setup CA notebook
• Complete bid process and evaluation
• Complete construction contracts
• Pre-construction meeting
• Architect-contractor drawing coordination meeting
• Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, etc.
• Site observation and project process and schedule monitoring
• Post-occupancy evaluation
• Completed facility
• Assist GC and Cx (Commissioning Agent) with submittal requirements
• Monitor LEED Certification Status with USGBC