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Firm Description
Preconstruction Barr & Barr off ers 90 years of construction experience for each owner. Th is experience
has resulted in reliable, accurate information that allows the owner and architect to make
assures there are no important decisions accurately and timely. Our services includes providing Preconstruction
and Construction Management services with an open-book policy on all our deliverables.
unexamined needs, no Working hand-in-hand with the team and Clarke Caton Hintz managing the fi nancials,
scheduling, and quality of the construction aspect of the project. Included in both services
unmet expectations. are:

Our project team will • Estimating: Th roughout the design process, from conceptual, schematic design,
design development to construction documents. Th is is developed thru an open
ask questions until book policy, where we will show all our assumptions, quantities, unit cost ,
wanting the team to fully review and challenge each line item. Resulting in
there are no more mutually accepted budget by all parties.

questions to be asked. • Life Cycling Costing: Our years of experience has developed the ability to advise
owners and architect; on what is the best systems and operations that will serve the
owner and project not only now but in the future.
Keith W. Stanisce • Value Engineering Analysis: We will explore all options, systems, materials,
President/CEO installations ... that will result in the most economical means of construction. Th e
template that we use will allow the team to accurately review detailed analysis.
• Constructability Reviews: Our experience and hands on approach allow us to
“It is our professional insight precise conversations during the design development process. Resulting in
an effi cient construction schedule, mitigating any potential delays or cost.
and personal • BIM: We are on the forefront of BIM technology and utilize it on all our projects.
Our in house BIM team will develop strict standards in collaboration with all
commitment to parties. Ensuring that this eff ective technology is used and maximized to its fullest

demonstrate that extent, with the proven track record of creating construction effi ciencies and
fi nancial savings to the owner. We will include the latest programs and technology
Barr & Barr has as part of our service to Mercy College.
• Scheduling: Our team will collectively produce a detailed P3 schedule that will
pledged the necessary include preconstruction activities, owner approvals and permitting, state and
local approvals, procurement, long lead items, submittal reviews and approvals,
depth of resources to installation durations limited to 25 days, allowing for recovery options if needed.

provide the highest • Logistics Planning: We will develop a very detail 3D BIM site logistics plan early
on. Th is plan will have input from the entire team and will be used to assist to
quality of services, local and county approvals, neighborhood / town meetings, public safety updates,
internal owner communications, and will become part of our instructions to
which have become bidders and become contractually part of the subcontractor’s requirements. Th is
will greatly assist in ensuring a safer project site for both the construction team but
the cornerstone of also the students and faculty at Mercy College.

Barr & Barr” Barr & Barr provides personal and professional construction services to owners and

architects. Each job is under the overall direction of a corporate offi cer, the project
- Keith W. Stanisce, manager, who remains a contact for the owner and architect from project inception through
completion. Involvement and dedication by Barr & Barr senior management assures the
President/C.E.O. owner and architect the personal attention and follow-through, essential to a successful
project. Our prime concern is integrity and service to owners and architects to produce
on-time, quality construction, within budget.

We are proud of our history and current status noting that:
• 95% accuracy in cost estimating

• 85% repeat business rate , of which, 65% is in the higher education sector
• 90 year track record of successful project completion
• 100% commitment to minimizing owners’ risk while delivering excellence