PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Arbutus Park Retirement Community Project included a 6,000 sq. ft. two-story expansion and renovation of the existing building.  The expansion includes a new activities room, beauty shop, new resident rooms, new conference room, Director of Nursing office and new Nurses Lounge.  The project renovation of the existing building includes construction of a new kitchen and renovations to the existing dining facilities.

 PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provided Construction Management Services for the expansion/renovation of the Arbutus Park Retirement Community which included the following:

¨   Original Concept Development – development of several concept layouts.

¨      Programming – meetings with team members, consultant selection, assist in project schedule and budget and constructability issues.  Review of design and contract documents.

¨      Scheduling – develop master schedule of both design and construction.  Schedule revised and modified to achieve milestone dates.

¨      Cost Estimating – independent cost estimates throughout the design phase, review of architect’s and engineer’s estimates.

¨      Constructability Reviews – continuous reviews through final design modifications and into construction.  Recommendation for alternate design schemes and materials.

¨      Value Engineering – continuous reviews and recommendations for design modifications, together with potential cost savings.

¨      Plan Submission and Approvals – coordination of final plan submission to local, county and state agencies, attendance at meetings and presentation to agencies, and receipt of final approvals.

¨      Project Bidding and Recommendation of Award – preparation of project bidders list using experienced local/regional contractors, submission of plans and bid documents, solicitation of bids, final negotiation and award.

¨       Construction Administration – provide safety reviews, construction schedule control, inspection of in-place work, quality assurance, shop drawing distribution, coordination of weekly project meetings and minutes, processing of change orders and requests for payment, equipment and system start-ups, final punchlist, and development of closeout documents.

PROJECT COST:

$2,100,000

The ITSI BioScience is a new state of the art two-story 10,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose, biotechnology, research and development facility.  The facility incorporates the latest technical advances including 2,000 square feet for laboratories and class 1000 clean room and 3,000 square feet for office areas.  The remaining 5,000 square feet will house new biotechnology ventures and partnering organizations that require close proximity to the Center.  The project included sanitary sewer and water line extensions, a new paving lot and repaving of Plummer Place.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provided Architectural, Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for this project which began early in the design process and continued through completion and services included the following:

¨      Programming – meetings with team members and consultants, assist in project schedule and budget and constructability issues.  Prepared design and contract documents.

¨      Scheduling – develop master schedule of both design and construction.  Schedule revised and modified to achieve milestone dates.

¨      Cost Estimating – independent cost estimates throughout the design phase.

¨      Value Engineering – continuous reviews and recommendations for design modifications, together with potential cost savings.

¨      Plan Submission and Approvals – coordination of final plan submission to local and county agencies, attendance at meetings and presentation to agencies, and receipt of final approvals.

¨      Project Bidding and Recommendation of Award – preparation of project bidders list using experienced local/regional contractors, submission of plans and bid documents, solicitation of bids, final negotiation and award.

¨      Construction Administration – provide safety reviews, inspection of in-place work, quality assurance, shop drawing distribution, coordination of weekly project meetings and minutes, processing of change orders and requests for payment, equipment and system start-ups, final punchlist, and development of closeout documents.

PROJECT COST:

$1,100,000