•Services Offered To Owners / Developers

•Services Offered To Architects / Designers

•Services Offered To Contractors / Subcontractors

 

Construction Management Services Offered To Owners

Construction Management Services, SARL, offers professional, high quality services to manage an Owner's project from feasibility to finalization. As the Owner's Representative, CMS's main goals are the unwavering protection of the Owner's interest throughout all phases of the project and the assurance of a cost effective, quality, and timely project.

Different phases of the project and the services offered during the course of each phase are:

I. Feasibility and Acquisition:
• Land Selection, Orientation, and Sloping
• Zoning Research
• Population Demographics and Income Levels
• Accessibility and Transportation
• Infrastructure and Utilities Availability
• Municipal and Political Interaction

II. Project Financing:
• Land Acquisition Cost Negotiations
• Utilities Connection Costs
• Design Cost Estimation
• Construction Cost Estimates
• Construction Management Costs
• Legal, Permits, Insurance and other Incidental Costs
• Finance Charges
• Revenue Budgeting
• Profit Margin Budgeting
• Cash Flow Analysis

III. Project Development and Design
• Interviewing and Selecting Design Firms (Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Lighting, Decoration, Operation, etc.)
• Coordination and Management of the Design Team
• Design, Looks, Quality, and Cost Reviews

IV. Pre-Construction
• Plan Review and Trade Coordination
• Value Engineering and Substitution Studies
• Development of Detailed Project Schedules Using the Critical Path Method
• Finalization of Drawings and Issuance of Bids
• Applying for Construction and Utilities Permits

V. Contracting
• Interviewing and Choosing Qualified Various Contractors
• Preparing Bid packages
• Solicitation of Bids
• Review and Evaluation of Bids
• Choosing Contractors and Negotiating Final Pricing

VI. Construction
• Monitoring Construction Quality and Timing
• Monitoring Ongoing Design Modifications and their Impact on the Project's Schedule and Cost
• Liaison and Management of the Construction and Design Teams
• Review and Approval of Pay Requests
• Monitoring and Management of Completion and Punch List

VII. Tenants / Buyers Relations and Management
• Advertising and Acquisition of Tenants and/ or Buyers
• Lease/ Sale Negotiations
• Tenant Fit-Out and Custom Interior Finishing

VIII. Project Finalization
• Final Financial Statement Showing Actual Costs
• Cash Flow Charts
• Return on Investment Analysis
• As-Built Drawings and O&M Manuals
• Interviewing and Choosing Operation and Maintenance Companies
• Project Closeout

Throughout the above-mentioned management phases, CMS's main objectives are the consistent provision of high quality service to its clients, and the proper management and coordination between all team players and parties involved. These goals will be attained without jeopardizing the design quality, budget, schedule, or quality of construction. Meeting these objectives will reduce the risks and ensure a cost-effective and quality project.
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Construction Management Services Offered To Architects

Construction Management Services, SARL, (CMS) offers professional, high quality services to Architects and designers from design conception to construction and finalization.

Different phases of the project and the services offered during the course of each phase are:

I. Quantity Surveying:
Through specialized quantity surveying techniques, we provide quantity surveying on all trades from Division 1 to Division 16, and follow the Uniform Construction Index Cost as set by the American Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
Accurate quantities are broken down by cost line items, and presented in a report format on computerized sheets along with a programmed diskette ready for the pricing input.

B. Budgeting / Estimating:
At CMS, we prepare accurate cost budgets on feasibility studies and conceptual designs, we follow up and update these budgets along with the development of the design until we reach a final construction cost budget that is issued along with the issuance of the execution drawings.

III. Spec Writing, Contract Conditions:
Also following the CSI format, we write professional specification books customized for each project. The specs to cover the general conditions of each section along with materials, workmanship and special requirements. Contract conditions are also prepared to ensure the proper handling, management and relation with the contractor.

D. Site Quality Control and Design Enforcement:
We perform multiple site visits to ensure code, specifications, and design compliance. In addition, we implement a special quality control program for each project to ascertain the proper execution of workmanship and materials used in the project. Safety measures and programs are also monitored.

V. Permit, Code, and Construction laws:
We offer consulting services on the local code compliance by reviewing the conceptual design and checking it against the conformity and adherence with the current construction laws. The service of permit application, follow up, and passing through the permit office is available in the regions of Beirut, Metn, Kesrouan and Baabda. Ifraz and the certificate of Occupancy permits can also be processed.

Whether small or large, base building, tenant fit-out or renovation, each project receives the same quality and professional service. CMS's goals are always to achieve this quality service, and to properly manage all tasks to a successful undertaking. Back to top

Construction Management Services Offered To Contractors

Construction Management Services, SARL, offers professional, high quality services to manage a contractor's project from bidding to close out. CMS provides skilled project management and close coordination to improve productivity and ensure a cost effective, quality, and timely project.

Different phases of the project and the services offered during the course of each phase are:

I. Quantities Take Offs:
CMS serves all trades, from Excavation to Electrical. Accurate quantities are broken down by cost line items, and presented in a report format on computerized sheets along with a programmed diskette ready for the contractor's pricing input.

II. Bidding / Pricing Consulting:
Whether CMS is managing a General Contractor's or a Subcontractor's project, the undertaking is analyzed in detail, all-important and "watch for" areas are pointed out, and a competitive bidding strategy is prepared.

III. Project Scoping and Detailing:
Whether a Contractor is bidding a project or managing it as a General Contractor, this project is broken down into organized sections, either by trade or cost items, and each section is then dissected in order to ensure coverage and avoid duplication. This benefits the project manager, purchaser and superintendent, and assures completeness.
For Subcontractors, a detailed sheet depicting all particulars and conditions of the project is provided.

IV. Creation and Maintenance of Construction Schedules:
Required or not, a schedule is made and updated with every project. The project is reviewed, sequences are set, and meetings with the Contractor and his management team are scheduled. During these meetings, the most appropriate and best fitting schedules are created in either a CPM or a Bar Chart format.

V. Overall Project Management Consulting:
CMS offers Contractors complete Project Management as well as assistance and consulting to personnel in all phases of the project to include:
" Purchasing: Scope Coverage, Negotiations and Awards
" Change Orders: Administration, Pricing and Negotiations
" Claims: Evaluation, Estimation and Preparation
" Scheduling: Creation, Analysis, Updating and Maintenance
" Productivity; Improvement and Control
" Cost: Budgeting, Coding, To-Complete Estimates and Control
" Shop Drawings: Review, Coordination and Compliance
" Field: Coordination, Labor Relations, Safety, Quality Control, Construction Methods and Equipment, Material Handling, Transmittal of Information and Resolution of Conflicts, Specifications and Design Preservation, Change Orders Implementation and Overall Supervision

Whether small or large, base building, tenant fit out or renovation, each contractor's project will receive the same quality and professional service. CMS's goals are always to achieve this quality service, and to properly manage and coordinate between all team players without jeopardizing the design quality, budget, schedule or quality of construction.
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