MDB Enterprises

CM SERVICES

MDB Enterprises provides a comprehensive range of Consulting and Management Services, which are tailored to the specific needs of each unique assignment.

The items listed below are a representative sampling of our construction management services. Many of our clients ask us to provide a comprehensive scope of services while others select only those services needed to supplement the efforts of their own staff or an existing project team.

 

   STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Develop planning process
  • Evaluate facilities
  • Prepare and evaluate program master plans
  • Develop cost management systems
  • Develop project delivery strategies

 

PROJECT PLANNING                                               

  • Develop project management structure
  • Define roles and responsibilities
  • Establish communication mechanisms
  • Establish administrative and management information systems
  • Develop consultant and contractor selection requirements
  • Develop and maintain project master schedules

 

DESIGN COORDINATION

  • Assist in selection of design team
  • Develop and monitor design schedules
  • Manage design contracts and monitor design progress
  • Develop detailed cost estimates
  • Conduct value engineering workshops
  • Perform constructability reviews

 

CONSTRUCTION

  • Manage contractor/subcontractor bidding and selection process
  • Negotiate and administer contracts
  • Facilitate communication among project team members
  • Develop and monitor construction and schedules
  • Review safety programs
  • Manage construction site and maintain project documentation
  • Evaluate, negotiate and resolve change orders and claims
  • Evaluate progress payment requests

 

OCCUPANCY

  • Coordinate operating manuals, as-built drawings, and start-up and training in activities
  • Coordinate purchase and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment
  • Coordinate facility moves
  • Perform project close-out


SPECIALTY EXPERTISE

  • Manage asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement efforts
  • Manage retrofits of fire/life safety, security, mechanical and electrical systems
  • Manage energy conservation audits and retrofits
  • Manage seismic strengthening efforts