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• LEED analysis/suitability of materials and components: CONSTRUCTING MOCK-UPS
Assessment of LEED Scorecard selection viabilities. Comparison In many cases, especially in areas of special materials and
of specifi ed products for compatibility, reliability and related fi nishes, it is essential as part of the preconstruction process to
cost implications. construct mock-ups of design items and building systems. Th is
enables the owner, the designer, the engineering team, and the
• Coordinate with end users for schedule requirements for their user to allow for physical review of size, shape and materials of
FFE deliveries and installation dates. the design components and assemblies. Th ese mock-ups will
help everyone involved to thoroughly understand the design
All information will be analyzed with input/feedback from every and the intricacies of the proposed systems and will expedite
team member reviewed. Final documentation will be issued to the designer’s ability to complete working drawings.
the team either as a separate study or within the Project Planning
Analysis at the end of each design stage. IN-HOUSE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)
As on any project featuring Building Informational Modeling
(BIM) integration, a project specifi c BIM execution plan
SCHEDULING
delineates the roles and responsibilities of each party, the
REALISTIC AND AIRTIGHT
Barr & Barr will support the client by providing project scheduling detail and scope of information to be shared, relevant business
either in support of the provided master plan schedule or as the processes and related supporting software. Th is collaborative
primary scheduling entity. At a minimum, we will provide a process begins as design documentation is shared with Barr &
Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule with a baseline throughout Barr for BIM implementation.
the entire project as well as other breakout schedules as required
for planning and managing the project. • Resolve Physical Collisions
• Site Logistical Planning
ESTIMATING
• Quantity Take-Off Verifi cation
IN-HOUSE ESTIMATING
Barr & Barr will prepare detailed construction cost estimates • Construction Schedule Analysis
throughout the preconstruction period (schematic design, design
document and construction document stages as dictated). We will
establish cost monitoring and cost control measures to ensure the
project meets all budget parameters. Where cost estimates exceed the
targeted budget, we will provide options and alternatives to reduce
cost and maintain fi scal control. Our cost modeling estimates will
be produced in fully-detailed UNIFORMAT© as well as CSI©
trade format as required by the team to best serve the development
analysis of the project. We include our detail sheets, breakdowns,
comparisons, and verifi cations as part of our deliverable package.
All pricing information is made available to the preconstruction
stakeholders. Additional estimating items covered:

• Value Management Studies
• Permit & Approvals
• Foster Local as well as MBE/WBE subcontractor
participation to meet any Campus standards
• Assist in meeting all Sustainability/LEED goals for
project
• Subcontracts & Bidding Procedures
- Ensure complete project scope coverage.
- Reduce allowances.
- Entice subcontractor bidding with desirable scopes and
values.
- Foster SDO certifi ed MBE/WBE participation to
meet set standards.
- Streamline scope out and contracting periods.