Chapter 8SubcontractsField Office OrganizationStaffingConstruction operations can best be viewed as a material handling exerciseSlide 6ProcurementCloseout DocumentsCloseout Decommission field officeCloseout ContractsOwner Startup ProgramConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Project ManagementFourth EditionFourth EditionConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedChapter 8Construction and Close-outConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedSubcontracts The majority of labor and material is provided by trade and material subcontractorsContracts are signed with either Constructor or Owner dependent on Delivery MethodConstructors work to manage subcontractors to the agreed upon terms of contractWill find both first and 2nd tier subcontractsConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedField Office OrganizationSuperintendentOffice Mgr Scheduler Field Superintendent Cost Control Field EngineerCraft Superintendent Subcontractors Direct HiresField Project Organizations are temporary and must interact with the Home Office OrganizationConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedStaffingHome OfficePrepare Bid PackagesPrequalify BiddersEvaluate BidsFair Cost EstimatesSchedulingManage ReportingRun Control SystemTechnical SupportField OfficeManage and Coordinate WorkAdminister Testing ServicesMaintain Job DiariesProvide Field input for Project ControlMaintain Job SafetyReview and Recommend Progress PaymentObtain progress and record photosConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedConstruction operations can best be viewed as a material handling exerciseConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedA Job site is best viewed as a factory – raw materials are converted to a finish productConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedProcurementPurchasingShop drawing approvalFabricationDeliveryInstallationTestingTurn overProcurement involves all activities required to incorporate material and products into the project.Construction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedCloseout DocumentsGuarantees and warrantiesCertificates of completionO&M manualsKeying scheduleSpare parts, special toolsAs-BuiltsLien WaiversConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedCloseout Decommission field officeInventory equipment and suppliesChange field office addressTerminate phone, radio and pager accountsTerminate rentals and leasesDemobilize office and take off siteReassign field personnelConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedCloseout ContractsPrepare closeout scheduleTerminate utilitiesIssue certificates of completionComplete punch listPerform final inspectionReceive certificate of completionRequest final paymentIssue a lien waiver and consent of surety paymentConstruction Project Management, 4/eFrederick Gould, Nancy JoyceCopyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights ReservedOwner Startup ProgramDevelop an owner startup schedule and assign responsibilities for oversightTest and accept all major project componentsTrain O&M personnelAccept and log all contractor furnished
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