1. Construction Compliance
Consultants
The place where innovative owners come to maximize their dollar!
2. WHY 3C?
WE HAVE OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. WE KNOW THE PROCESS, THE
PITFALLS, THE LAW AND WHERE SAVINGS ARE MADE.
3. We are the Shepherds.
Here at 3C, we become an extension of your team.
We help to bridge the gap between, what the
owner wants and how the designer, architect and
construction team follow through!
4. SERVICES OFFERED
This is a start to finish Owner’s Representative package. We handle all services from
All inclusive
project inception to final completion of project in addition to our cutting edge, cost
management
saving process. This includes all services below as well as lien and bonding services.
Drawing, Scope This will encompass the completeness of the drawings, scope and bids. Focusing
and Bid Review on inconsistencies and missing information. Site Visits a necessity.
Provide a list of alternate/green materials, their availability and the financial
Value Engineering
savings that they provide. Once again, without sacrificing design intentions.
Project Schedule Comparison of the schedule versus scope and drawings. Determine validity of
Review schedule and propose the actual representation of the timeline needed for
success.
Breakdown the general contractors that are to bid the project. Focusing on their
General
Contractor Review prior project record and ability to properly manage the said project.
5. Legal Services
Purpose: Outcome:
Comprehensive or itemized legal services To insure all rights and responsibilities that
providing customized drafted legal are defined to avoid or eliminate any
documents necessary for each step in the disagreements by holding as to what is in
construction process, from conversation place to said agreements to complete the
over coffee to project completion. Ex. said project.
Contracts with architects and designs
firms, contracts with general or
subcontractors, material contracts.
Agreements for title services and
construction disbursement services.
Title, banks other lenders. Loan
agreements, interim. Assisting in
negotiation terms, responsibilities of all
parties involved, in the above and any
ancillary agreements.
6. 3C
We are a neutral advocate hired to evaluate
proposals, provide solutions and solve problems
before they arise during every stage of a project.
7. Drawing and Scope Review
Purpose: Outcome:
To define actual scope and evaluate the After evaluation, a detailed summary shall
accuracy of the drawings based upon the be given to the owner, outlining what needs
impact to the line item bid. This process to be done in order to minimize the
helps to eliminate any hidden cost that financial impact. This summary will show
may arise from missing scope items that the strengths and weaknesses of the
are not represented by the drawings and proposed construction project. Every piece
in turn not defined in the line item scope. of absent scope not only causes a financial
Project site visits are a must, especially impact to the owner in terms of labor but
when dealing with renovation projects. has a sizable financial impact in regards to
scheduling as well. Ex. What should be
added or deleted to scope and/or
drawings, misrepresented quantities of
materials, absent or added locations not
represented on construction
drawings, possible hidden
conduits, plumbing and environmental
pollutants that may exist. Preparation
equals success.
8. 3C
Owners are left to themselves to review a general
contractor‟s bids and progression and trust they
are being told the truth. As the Russian proverb
says, “Trust, but verify.” We are your verification.
9. Bid Review
Purpose: Outcome:
To locate and identify errors or A detailed summary of each general
omissions in the general contractors bid contractor bid and the locations of any
to owner. By doing this, you can back up defects that are found within the bid. A
the' apples to apples' comparison of the recommendation of how to proceed with
scope, construction drawings and the each general contractor. The importance of
impact to the overall bid. The process this step is considerable to the success of
will also show differences in the financial the project. If a general contractor is on the
cost of each line item and the overall same page as the owner and the owner's
trade cost associated to that part of the representatives the percentage of success is
project. Once again, the 'apples to greatly multiplied. The importance placed
apples' comparison applies. on bid preparation and scope
understanding on the front side saves the
owner time and money. This also allows the
owner's representatives to focus on each
phase of the project as it is progressing with
a general contractor who is on the same
page.
10. 3C
Finding „green-friendly‟ materials is important and
so are finding materials that are „budget-friendly‟
as well. That is what we do without sacrificing
design!
11. Value Engineering
Purpose: Outcome:
Review material specifications from A detailed list of alternate specifications to
project architect and project designer to certain material and the cost differences
assess the financial impact to the project from the original specification. This list
as well as environmental implications. will include samples for
Ex. Electrical (recessed fixtures, high comparison, supplier information and lead
hats, switches, outlets, etc), Plumbing times on the necessary quantities. Without
(faucets, shower compromising quality and durability, a
heads, sinks, etc), Stone/Tile, Carpet, V savings of 50% on original cost estimates
WC, Carpentry (drywall, framing can be saved versus purchasing the original
material, etc). product. Once again this is something to be
done on the front side of the project that
needs time to mature.
12. 3C
Time is money! And a very few minor errors in a
construction project can lead to a disastrous
cascade of delays and over-budget costs. 3C will
either prevent those errors or catch them early
enough to mitigate damages.
13. Project Schedule Review
Purpose: Outcome:
To review schedule flow, trade A detailed summary of the proposed
sequencing, confirm milestones, identify schedule that will include
segments of the schedule that are critical recommendations on areas that may need
in regards to materials that have to be attention, actual timeline versus reviewed
available at that time in order for the timeline and improper trade sequencing.
project to proceed (the most important Primarily focusing on the materials that will
part of any successful project), realistic be needed at certain times during the
time frame of project based upon project to prevent delays and areas where
schedule provided. an increase of manpower will be needed. If
one segment falls behind, all segments will
then fall behind. The key is to identify
these areas ahead of time to prevent failure.
And the most over-looked area is that of
materials, because with out material
nothing can be built.
14. 3C
Do you know with whom you are entrusting
millions of dollars? Get to know your general
contractor! We provide you a general contractor‟s
track record.
15. General Contractor Review
Purpose: Outcome:
To establish the track record of the After the evaluation, the owner shall be
general contractor. Focusing on their given a detailed summary of the strengths
prior projects and relationships within and weaknesses of the general contractors
those projects. This would include; that are to bid the project. This summary
project completion versus project will give the owner the opportunity to have
schedule, owner construction budget a successful project based upon what these
versus actual construction cost, change general contractors have done in their
order impact, lien impacts (if previous projects. Sometimes the lowest
any), competency of supervision, choice number is not the best number. Another
of subcontractor, quality of product and factor is the independent review. This is to
basic review of their overall performance. help eliminate behind the scenes
shenanigans that can develop between
owner's representative and general
contractor which ultimately causes a
financial impact to the project.
16. 3C
You may be asking yourself…is 3C an auditor? Not
exactly. Unlike a traditional auditing after-the-
fact, we audit before, during and after the project.
17. Examples of project savings:
1. For Client A, 1.6 million dollars in material savings. This was in lighting
fixtures, bathroom tile and misc hardware. Material costs were initially set at 9
million, that was a savings of 18%
2. Also for Client A, savings of 850K in scope of work discrepancies found in the
agree upon general contractor bid that was to be written for contract. Contract
was to be written for 3.5 million dollars. That was a savings of 24%
3. For Client B, Review and proposed revision to project schedule, that was deemed
unattainable. This was found within the proposed critical path of the mechanical
scope that didn‟t allow for the relocation of riser shut off valves and the time
frame that was required. Taking into account the possibility of a snowball effect
in regards to lost revenue, trade downtime, etc. Approx savings 65K to priceless.
18. To receive an in depth explanation as to how we
achieve our goals, which are your goals, please feel
free to contact us at 3CLLC.com
