Construction Advisory Services
Our comprehensive pre-construction services, monitoring programs, owner’s representation, and dedicated oversight help limit unexpected costs and missed deadlines.
Whether you are the developer, the construction lender, or an owner or equity investor, you are working collaboratively to build your vision. Effective risk mitigation begins at project inception and continues throughout construction. Rimkus’ staff of experienced architects, engineers, and construction managers offers an effective, value-added tool for minimizing risk by helping ensure your project will be completed according to plans, budget, and schedule.
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Our Construction Advisory Services
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Pre-Construction Services
At the beginning of your project, every decision you make has a great impact on the final results. Mistakes made in pre-construction can result in delays, cost overruns, construction defects, and other claims. The Rimkus Construction Advisory team works together with the project team during the design and pre-construction phases of a project to identify potential construction risks and eliminate costly impacts. Our consultants work side-by-side with the designers, owners, developers, and contractors at the conceptual design phase to evaluate the interrelationship of the building systems and components. Through our objective third-party analysis of the project design, we minimize risks and help achieve the highest level of quality assurance. Our professionals address issues that can affect performance and compatibility with the design by evaluating:- Building envelopes
- Vapor barriers
- Insulation systems
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
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Complete Evaluations and Recommendations
As the project progresses into detailed design, the Rimkus Construction Advisory team evaluates the actual execution of the established concepts. We review the overall quality of the systems and their compliance with codes and standards as well as design documents for constructability, thoroughness, and completeness. Our team can offer recommendations for alternative materials to meet the design criteria and provide cost savings and assist in weighing the cost impacts of design options relative to performance risks. We can assist the construction team in selecting the most cost-effective structural systems based on resiliency, sustainability, maintainability and life cycle costs. -
Quality Control Procedures
To ensure that final construction is completed in accordance with project requirements, we assist our clients in the development of quality control procedures. We can also provide bid support to make certain that selected contractors and subcontractors are providing bids in accordance with the project requirements. We evaluate bid estimates for consistency with the scope, and the contractors and subcontractors to confirm they have the necessary experience to complete the project. -
Vibration Condition Assessments
To mitigate future vibration damage claims and to determine the effects of the proposed construction on existing surrounding structures, we provide pre-construction vibration condition assessments. We also can deliver alternative means and methods for minimizing the risks of construction-induced ground vibrations and property damage. Our pre-construction services include:- Due diligence support
- Land acquisition support
- Design program analysis
- Third party design review
- Scheduling
- Cost estimates
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Value engineering and cost reduction analysis
- Constructability reviews
- Code reviews
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Pre-construction condition assessments of existing structure
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Owner’s Representation
For clients with unique time or budgetary constraints, Rimkus can act as your eyes and ears, leveraging our expertise to ensure you achieve your project objectives on time and without excess costs. As owner representatives, we offer the following services:- Establish and monitor the project budget
- Pre-qualify potential bidders
- Manage the project to ensure it is completed on schedule, on budget, and to the quality standards specified in the construction contract
- Monitor results of non-compliant material testing reports
- Review change order proposals and provide an overview and recommendation of each change order
- Report monthly on project concerns, including cost, schedule, quality, legal issues, and lien releases
- Upon completion, acquire complete closeout documents as stipulated in the construction contract
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Distressed Projects and Workout Services
When circumstances require that you assume control to complete a project, Rimkus can help bring projects involving troubled assets to completion in ways that meet your schedule and budgetary needs. Our distressed project and workout services include:- Assessing Project Status and Completion
- Identifying Liabilities and Exposures
- Auditing Construction Costs
- Estimating the Hard Cost of Project Completion
- Analyzing Schedules and Delay Impacts
- Analyzing Construction Contracts
- Negotiating with Sureties
- Assigning Subcontractor Contracts
- Monitoring Project Completion
Our Construction Advisory Services Experts
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David B. Ickes, AIA, LEED AP
Principal Construction Consultant
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