Following is a general list of construction services that can be provided by Companion:
Pre Construction
- Assist in the selection of project consultants
- Chair design meetings
- Coordinate system selections with consultants
- Obtain owner’s space planning requirements
- Coordinate all permits and approvals required to proceed with construction
- Analysis of working drawings as to construction methods and details
- Pre-qualification and pre-selection of trade contractors and suppliers
- Preparation and distribution of trade tender packages
- Review and analysis of tenders received
- Provision and analysis of cost saving alternatives derived through tenders
- Facilitation of utility connections
- Preparation of final estimate and recommended trade selection list
- Preparation of the master schedule
- Preparation of cash flow projection
- Consultation with quantity surveyors to ensure appropriate project funding
- Exemption of HPO requirements (Companion is certified in good standing with the HPO)
During Construction
- Chair regular site meetings
- Facilitate processing of all shop drawings
- Obtain Worksafe BC clearance for all subcontractors
- Enforce safety standards on the site
- Provide full time construction supervision of subcontractors and own forces
- Produce regular schedule updates
- Provide monthly cost reports
- Coordinate temporary facilities, transportation and storage of materials, interfacing of trade sections and control of work sequence
- Monitor all work to ensure compliance with respect to design and specifications
- Coordinate all necessary testing and inspections
- Ensure accurate distribution of site instructions by owner and consultants
- Prepare and issue subcontracts
- Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontracts , tools and materials
- Prepare and issue change orders as required due to design alterations
- Process all invoices on a monthly basis with holdback calculations and payment authorization
- Obtain necessary occupancy permits from municipal authorities
- Coordinate with owner’s administration for start up and commissioning
Post Construction
- Coordinate assembly of as-built drawings and maintenance manuals
- Obtain Worksafe BC clearance for all subcontractors
- Ensure a timely completion of all deficiencies
- Facilitate release of statutory holdbacks
- Liaise with coordinating professional to obtain all consultant’s schedules
- Coordinate the removal of all temporary facilities
