Construction Management Services

Gardner Business Services construction management division specializes in providing the latest technology, quality assurance and client representation second to none.

We at Gardner Business Services provide timely and economical solutions to complex problems through attention to detail assuring each client an un-equaled level of quality and professional services for today’s diverse construction industry.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

GBS provides CPM analysis, scheduling, inspection and cost estimating to accomplish the complete costing program for projects at all stages and phases of construction.

During the design phase, GBS will review and reconcile each package at the 30%, 60%, 90% and final completion stages.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Quantity Estimating Bid Estimates

• Labor Costs Cost Control

• Direct / Indirect Costing Transport/Shipment Analysis

• Start-up Costs Budget Estimates

• Contingency Costs Depletion/Depreciation

• Break Even Costs Valuation

• Operating Costs Economic Return

• Variable Costs Profitability

• Field Costs Cash Flow Monitoring

• Burden Anticipated Project Costs

 Market Analysis Services:

Survey Labor Market                            

Survey Materials/Equipment Market:

• Rates Local & Offshore Availability

• Availability of Skilled /Unskilled Labor Prices & Markup

• Resources Support Costs

• Applicable Unions Quantity & Quality

• On-Site Productivity Evaluation Specification Requirements

• Government & Contract Trends CPI Index

• Time & motion Studies Transportation

CLAIMS

Preparation of modification and claim proposals:

·       Time Extension, Delay Damages, Work Suspension

·       Supplemental Agreements, Impact Statements

·       Change in Conditions/Differing Site Conditions

CHANGED WORK IMPACT:

·       Extended Overhead

·       Extended Equipment Ownership Costs

·       Extended Warranty Costs

·       Extended Handling & Storage Costs

·       Additional Mobilization Costs

·       Additional Management Costs

RIPPLE IMPACT FACTORS:

·       Disruption of operations

·       Loss of labor efficiency

·       Disruption of work schedule

·       Loss of morale

·       Weakening site supervision

·       Loss of efficiency due to crowding, change in size and labor force

·       Learning curve inefficiency

·       Loss of productivity by concurrent activities or stacking

·       Loss of efficiency due to sustained overtime caused by changes

     Additional Related Services Available:

·       Contract Negotiations

·       CPM analysis and updating service

·       Plan and implement programs for health and safety

·       Construction and quality control management

·       Economic and contract compliance monitoring

           PROJECT MANAGEMENT

·       Bid Preparation                               Manpower Evaluation

·       Schedule Preparation                      Financial Management

·       Contract Administration                 Resource allocation

·       Negotiation                                     Construction Site Management

·       Contract Negotiation                      Quality Assurance/Quality Control

·       Project Organization                       Inspection Services

·       Cost management                          Project Controls

     COST ENGINEERING SERVICES

·       Cost Estimating/Scheduling                Cost Effect of Project Variations

·       Performance measurements                 Supply & Equipment Evaluations

·       Cost Benefit Analysis                          Life Cycle Cost analysis

·       Valuation Studies                                  Monitor Expenditures

           CLAIMS SERVICES

·       Preparation/evaluation                         Time Delay Analysis

·       Claim Avoidance                                  Claim Negotiations

·       Dispute Resolution                               Arbitration/Litigation Support

·       CPM Scheduling Analysis                   Entitlement Review

     VALUE ENGINEERING

·       Value Engineering Studies                  VE Change Proposals

      A/E SUPPPORT SERVICES

·       Site Selection & Geometry                  Phased Design Review

·       Construction Specifications                 Bid Document Preparation

·       Geotechnical Requirements                Environmental Impact

·       Pavement Design Review                     Constructability Reviews

·       Construction Management                 Construction inspection

HEALTH & SAFETY SUPPORT

·       Health & Safety Plans                                           Construction Safety Plans

·       Staffing Solutions: Providing the construction industry with a variety of diverse personnel from intern sponsorship to administrative professionals.

·       Recruiting Services: Providing clients in the construction and engineering industry valuable services. Our screening and professional development program creates a team environment that benefits our clients, candidates and employees.

·       Technical Assistance: Technical Assistance is provided in the areas of technology and communication, transmission of project data, architectural drawings and specification interpretation, quantity and cost estimating, production and equipment needs, administrative project management.