Companion utilizes several different resources to successfully complete a project. These can be broken down into Administrative and Personnel.
Administrative
- Planning and scheduling are done utilizing computerized project management software. Project schedules can be updated regularly to reflect current project status.
- Estimating is done utilizing customized spreadsheet software and the CSI Masterformat, allowing updates as design criteria dictate
- Costing and cash flow are tracked on an ongoing basis utilizing comprehensive accounting software linked to the estimating spreadsheet software
- Purchase and change orders are issued and tracked using a spreadsheet format that allows immediate “snapshots” of budgetary burdening
- All site offices are equipped with telephone, fax and internet communication, allowing field and office to remain in constant contact
Personnel
- The construction coordinator is responsible for scheduling, budget compliance and to facilitate the construction process
- The site superintendent is responsible for the day to day operations on the job site; this includes the areas of quality control, safety and security of the site. All of Companion’s sites always receive full time supervision
- Companion provides first-aid services to the job site. It is the first-aid attendant’s responsibility to ensure compliance by all personnel to a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety program
- Companion utilizes own forces labour and tradesmen to supplement subcontractor’s forces as required on the job site
