Approximately 65% of Freeman's overall volume of work involves a teaming and Owner advocacy approach, where Freeman is a key team member during pre-construction. We are experienced in working closely with the Owner - Program Manager and Architect during the design-stage, including development of interim cost models, costing of alternative construction methods & systems, value engineering, as well as the integral schedule of development.
One of our key roles as Construction Manager will be to develop a bid packaging strategy to enhance competition among subcontractors, with the entire building program in mind. Many will use the "fast track" process, as the Owner's time requirements typically demand this. Freeman is accustomed to acting as the Design Team's translator for all subcontractors and vendors. We will fully absorb the basis of the design intent and schedule, and then devise the best means of translating it to the various tier contractors to assure accurate understanding and pricing for a particular cost model, as well as the critical nature of the Owner's schedule.
The preparation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is the culmination of information and assumptions gathered through the pre-construction process. This data is applied to our existing database of cost information relating to similar projects.
Reaching the GMP is an interactive process. Our project manager/estimator will spend considerable time with the Design Team understanding their design philosophy and intent. With that in mind, early attention to schedule will remain of utmost importance when considering building systems and selection of key sub/vendor players. When all comments and directions have been absorbed, we will make appropriate modifications to our GMP and submit it for final approval and acceptance.
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