ParsCo Construction Management Advantages

The involvement of a ParsCo construction manager (CM.) during the entire design process as a collaborative yet independent member of the design team helps ensure that every major design decision is balanced by proper analysis of its cost consequences, and impact on project schedule.

The role of the ParsCo construction manager in a building project may vary substantially, and can be performed under a variety of contractual terms. The most traditional, and some would say “purest” form of construction management is that where the C.M. acts as the owner’s agent as a consultant, providing estimating, cost control and scheduling services and undertaking administrative responsibilities during construction. Under this arrangement, all construction contracts would be executed directly between the owner and contractors. This approach may permit the construction work to be broken down into a significantly larger number of trade contracts also, thereby eliminating the need for one or more “general” contractors.

A major benefit to the construction management approach is that, under the disciplined scheduling of the C.M., the project may be phased or “fast-tracked” whereby the design and construction periods are overlapped to permit an earlier start and completion of construction.

Construction costs are identified and predicted reliably during the design phase. The ParsCo Team interacts relating to construction cost, completion schedule, and quality work to maximize owner’s value. ParsCo C.M. contributes to a synergistic team approach in the owner’s interest.

Value engineering by ParsCo C.M. can be done at this time when it can be implemented into the design. Major design decisions can be made on the basis of complete information.

ParsCo C.M. early involvement facilitates financial planning and avoids potential delays for redesign caused by budget problems recognized too late. All records, books, estimates are “open book”.

Prudent buying and value engineering with trade contractors results in cost savings reverting to owner, not general contractor. Competitive bidding is retained on all work. Flexibility to pre-qualify trade contractors for better control of schedules and costs.

Schedule is controlled during design phase to ensure that design efforts are integrated with construction phase requirements. Facilitates fast track methodology or phased construction providing earlier completion. Cost savings available through earlier start and pre-purchasing. Ability to pre-order long lead items.

Single prime responsibility for construction. No additional owner personnel required to monitor construction.

Contact ParsCo at 850-696-7656 or email us at info@pars-co.net for more information.