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Construction Management Approach <br />elements, challenging the project budget while prioritizing functionality and vision. <br />With the expertise of an experienced public works construction team, the project can <br />be delivered within budget by presenting strategic options to the stakeholder team. <br />These options may include clear timelines for accepting alternates, incorporating <br />specific allowances within the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), or staging areas <br />of completion (e.g., shell, finish, complete). For example, after the design is finalized, <br />alternate material selections or scope revisions can be considered on bid day when <br />bids have been reviewed. If the bids are favorable to the overall budget, items such as <br />long-term enhancements can be incorporated back into the project. Conversely, if bids <br />exceed the budget, non -critical elements can be eliminated. This approach provides <br />the City Council with the flexibility to adapt to market conditions while maintaining <br />project goals —a crucial strategy in today's dynamic economic environment. <br />MITIGATING RISK WITH EARLY PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES <br />RJM is committed to safeguarding the City Council's interests by minimizing risk <br />throughout the construction process. As part of our proactive planning, we develop <br />strategies to procure long -lead materials prior to final bidding. For example, items <br />such as structural steel or precast wall panels can be secured early through a limited <br />financial commitment covering engineering and shop drawings. This approach <br />ensures production slots are reserved without requiring the City to purchase the <br />materials upfront. <br />By implementing early procurement, the project benefits in two significant ways: it <br />reduces the risk of delays caused by material availability and mitigates the impact <br />of inflation on critical resources. These measures allow the project to progress <br />efficiently while maintaining cost control, ensuring timely delivery and alignment <br />with the City's overarching objectives. <br />VALUE ENGINEERING <br />Value engineering is an essential process during design. We prioritize value <br />engineering to enhance project efficiency without compromising quality. By <br />scrutinizing construction plans and methodologies, we identify opportunities for <br />cost savings and performance improvements while maintaining project integrity. <br />RJM's job is to provide the team with cost -saving ideas available for the team's review <br />and subsequent implementation. Drawing from similar project experience, our team <br />understands how to reduce costs without sacrificingthe building's function or design <br />intent. RJM believes that the most effective way to increase value is to look for it at <br />every design stage. RJM reviews multiple systems related to foundations, structures, <br />enclosures, roofs, and mechanical and electrical to ensure the most effective <br />installation and the utilization of materials that will last. <br />Historically, our value engineering process has <br />saved 9-13% in value between schematic design and <br />construction documents. <br />t o ino L es P - Public Works Bui 26 <br />