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Continue ReadingOur comprehensive line-up of specialized project control services includes but is not limited to: CPM Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Construction Claims Analysis, Dispute Avoidance, Document Control, Risk Assessment, Project Cost and Change Control.
Envision provides professional project scheduling services, including advanced Critical Path Method (CPM) project management and control methodologies, on complex engineering and construction projects for both the Public and Private Sectors. Envision's expert staff is comprised of seasoned project scheduling practitioners that also have many years of direct hands-on construction experience. This is an important distinction - yes of course we are proficient in the implementation and use of state-of-the-art scheduling software systems, however equally important is our extensive knowledge and expertise in the field actually constructing projects.
Envision is routinely engaged and called upon by our Client's to develop, review and analyze the full array of project schedules commonly used in the industry today, such as those described below.
• Project Master Schedules
• Contractor CPM Schedules
• Time Impact Analyses
• Review of Associated Construction Schedules
• Progress Reporting
• Project Status Meetings
Envision provides construction claims analysis services on complex engineering and construction projects for both the Public and Private Sectors. These services encompass a broad range of claims evaluation services including schedule analysis, contract analysis, the evaluation of construction means and methods, plans and specifications review, delay claim analysis, and the preparation of expert reports. Envision's team is comprised of seasoned construction managers with extensive project scheduling expertise and many years of direct hands-on construction experience.
The Contract has been awarded, work has begun and despite your best management and planning efforts, change order requests have evolved into disputed change orders that have progressed further towards potential claims. The description that follows addresses practical and proven steps to be taken for dealing with project disputes and claims.
From an Owner's perspective there is one cardinal rule to remember, construction claims never get smaller or go away with time. Consequently, the Owner's primary concern in effectively dealing with a potential claim situation is early recognition, quantification and resolution.
• Early Recognition
• Design Errors
• Isolating the Issues
• Cost Exposure Analysis
• Accurate Record Keeping
• Contractor Considerations
• Claim Presentation
Envision provides a complete array of engineering and construction cost estimating services as part of our comprehensive suite of professional consulting services. When we are engaged by a client to perform these services we assume full responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of our cost estimates.
Envision is experienced in preparing all types of cost estimates, our approach is carefully designed to meet the specific needs of each Client. We are very well qualified to perform these critically important cost estimating services. Envision is intimately familiar with all of the critical elements of producing accurate engineering and construction estimates and cost projections for sophisticated projects in both the Public and Private Sectors.
Upon the initiation of a cost estimating assignment, we begin by thoroughly reviewing and familiarizing ourselves with the Client's particular requirements for the project. When our review is complete, we formally acknowledge and identify the specific estimates to be performed under the provisions of the contract.
• Conceptual Cost Estimates
• CSI Format Cost Estimates
• Order-Of-Magnitude Cost Estimates
• Engineer Estimates / 30, 60, 90 & 100%
• R.S. Means CostWork Construction Data
Envision provides state-of-the-art Document Control Services on sophisticated projects in both the Public and Private Sectors. The firm utilizes Oracle®Primavera Systems Contract Management software (formerly known as Expedition) to manage all project documents including drawings, submittals, requests for information, and correspondence. Envision is a certified Oracle®Gold Partner and recognized as an expert in the implementation of Contract Management - the industry's leading document control software. However, Envision also supports project teams in providing document control services utilizing alternate systems.
Envision is highly regarded as construction experts and skilled practitioners in the installation and use of the software, as well as for our expertise in standard policy and procedure guideline development, on-site technical support, and authorized Oracle® Primavera Systems training providers. Envision's technical knowledge of Contract Management is complimented and strengthened by our hands-on construction experience in the field.
• Integrated construction management
• Controlled document management
• Comprehensive change management
• Accurate job cost management
• Powerful dashboards and reporting tools
• Project Email
• Search Capabilities
• Claim/Issue Resolution
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