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Barr & Barr will take a very proactive approach to preconstruction. Developing a
strategy that will identify long lead items while collaborating with the design team
on standard design within the industry. Implementing our knowledge on the current
By selecting manufacturing times, stock inventory and work forces we will be able to eliminate

manufacturing delays and over priced items.
Barr & Barr as your
construction We will assist the team with locking in, during the CD development, certain design
elements that potentially could have an impact on this size project. Some areas to be
manager, you ensure addressed are:

an approach that
A - Exterior glazing systems, where right now the market is realizing a premium due to
minimizes the ongoing work in the metro area. Working with some smaller boutique shops,

disruption of your we will be able to secure pricing and glass delivery dates. Right now the major glass
manufacturing houses are falling behind in fabrication and in deliveries. You will
program, your need to know where and whom to purchase from.

campus and your B - Brick that will satisfy the design elements, creating mock up panels, obtaining

community. approval, all within the available schedule.

C - Steel sizing that will take advantage of current inventory that is sitting in a yard,
looking to secure the best pricing for a smaller order and to reserve any inventory
that might be available .

D - Elevator vendors are in high demand and are having diffi culty in satisfying the
industry needs, early procurement and approval will be essential in maintaining
an aggressive approach.

E - Identifi cation of all underground services, noting locations and inverts and
confi rming tie in locations.