3. RENOVATION VS NEW CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

A project can be defined as a venture intended to accomplish a specific objective through a unique set of interrelated tasks, by the effective use of a team of project-specific resources. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to see that the objective is accomplished, to the Clients' complete satisfaction.

WorldLuxuryDesign® Project Management and Construction

Business line, is focused on providing outsources solutions and team integration for the Project Management and Construction needs.

The following are the services offered for a complete project management package, but the various components of project management may be utilized separately depending on the requirements of the specific client and project:

  • Project Management
  • Construction Management & Supervision
  • Project Controls
  • Material Management & Control
  • Engineering Studies
  • Health, Safety & Environmental
  • QA / QC Engineering
  • Procurement and Sourcing of Product
  • Value Engineering
  • Budgeting
  • Cost Estimates, Variations and Pricing
  • Handover & Closeout

The process of Project/Construction Management, is a proven method which combines the following 5 project phases, into a series of tightly integrated tasks: 

1. Pre-Design Phase

In the Pre-Design Phase, there is a period in which the project becomes identified as a concept and a project definition and scope are developed. The Project Manager's knowledge of later project requirements, limitations and options can influence the decision process and provide necessary continuity. Project elements such as risk assessment, strategic planning, phasing of work and procurement strategies are implemented, as the expertise of the Project Manager is called upon to bring together and interface the four basic fundamentals of any project:

Need, Cost, Function and Timing.

The aim is to realize the maximum opportunities, to ensure quality, cost and time savings already during the very early phases of the project life cycle.

Pre-design phase services:

  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Existing facility analysis
  • Renovation VS New Construction
  • Conceptual scope development
  • Phasing studies
  • Site evaluation
  • Develop Management Plan
  • Scope of Work
  • Project Team - Internal and Client Coordination
  • Budget / Cost evaluation
    Master Schedule
  • Risk Identification and Analysis
    Project Delivery Methods
  • Selection of Consultants
  • Entitlement Process
  • Develop and Review Consultant / Contractor Agreements

 

2. Design Management Phase

In the conventional process of any construction project, the Design Phase is all-encompassing and includes on-going and refined feasibility and planning. Construction budgets, are established and a Master Plan or action program is developed. Throughout the course of design development, it is our prime responsibility to provide continuous advice to the client by collaborating with the Design Team, overseeing the preparation of the design documents, studying the benefits of alternatives and maintaining control of costs.

Design phase services:

  • Design Consultant Team Management
  • Project Meetings and Minutes
  • Design Review Facilitation
  • Cost Estimates / Control
  • Programming
  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Construction Documents
  • Value Engineering / Life Cycle Analysis
  • Approvals
  • Constructability Reviews
  • FF&E Coordination
  • Budget Management
  • Commitments / Cash Flow / Payments
  • Change Orders
  • Contract Management

 

3. Bid and Award

This is the critical phase of our work since the results of all prior planning, design and coordination, and all elements of the total pre-construction decision-making processes surface here as the actual implementation of the project commences.

WorldLuxuryDesign® foremost and fundamental objective at this point is to turn a two-dimensional plan, into a three-dimensional finished product.

Our role during both; the Bid / Award Phase and the Construction Phase reflects our comprehension of the client's needs, requirements and objectives. While our services are both comprehensive and extensive, the responsibilities of WorldLuxuryDesign® during this phase of work can be summed up in the 3 Cs:

  • Coordination,
  • Communication and
  • Commitment

Bid and award phase services:

  • Pre-qualification of Bidders
  • Coordination of Pre-Bid Conference
  • Monitor Release of Addendums
  • Bid Opening / Evaluation of Bids

 

4. Construction

Construction phase services:

  • Project Meetings and Minutes
  • Document Control
  • On-site Observation and Documentation
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Activities status report
  • Schedule Management
  • Budget Management
  • Commitments / Cash Flow / Payments
  • Change Order evaluation and negotiation
  • Contract Management and Administration
  • Claims and Disputes
  • Substantial Completion and Beneficial Occupancy

 

5. Occupancy

WorldLuxuryDesign® believe in the well-known construction adage which states that, "The job isn't finished till the paperwork is done." In addition to close-out procedures and documentation, our final responsibilities relate to acceptance, occupancy and take-over.

Continued coordination and document control will help to insure that the transition from the Builder's Team to the Owner's Team is a smooth, effective, seamless and expeditious operation.

Close-out Phase Services:

  • Closeout Documents
  • Warranty Documents
  • Final payments
  • Notice of Completion
  • Filing of guarantees
  • O & M Manuals
  • As-Built Drawings records

Turn-over and occupancy phase services:

  • Move-in Coordination / Scheduling
  • Owner's Staff Transfering Coordination.

 

In general, we work very closely with our clients throughout all the above-mentioned phases of each project we manage, from the initial planning and design phases all the way to the final details of the post-construction phase. Because we manage and execute our own construction projects on a regular basis, you can be sure that we will use our advanced construction services to manage your project, using our own first-hand experience with every phase of the construction process.

WorldLuxuryDesign® will make all arrangements for moving your furnishings and staff into your new facility and will manage the final contract closeout. When you hire WorldLuxuryDesign® for your construction project management services, you will never have to worry about any of the details, as we will use all of our knowledge and experience to manage all aspects of the project for you and represent your interests, from the initial design phases all the way to the occupation of the new building.

For any further enquiries please contact:

Info@WorldLuxuryDesign.com