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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RECREATION MULTI - PURPOSE BUILDING RFP # 6092 Once the Design- Build Team has the GMP in place and the construction doc- uments are complete the focus shifts to the prequalification and management of trade contractors . MANAGFMENI ANF) , Oi > R1) , NATi (::) N ':) F rRADF r ` SUBCONTRACTORS Planning , communication , collaboration and respect form the backbone of III effective management and coordination of trade contractors . These elements will be applied early in the design process . These qualities are not only essen - tial to the successful delivery of the completed project, but are crucial to the seamless management of the day-to-day job site operations . This approach results in a smooth , professional and pleasant process as opposed to an adversarial and unproductive environment . PPI is recognized for their man - agement strength that is largely due to excellent and time-tested relation - ships with the trade contractor community. PPI enfolds many elements in the steps we take to ensure communication and minimize conflicts between trades in the field . Among these are : early pre- qualification of trade contractors , establishing relationships and trust with each company; knowing their ability and performance history, and providing them with a clear articulation of their roles, the project/site requirements and the Owners and Design- Build Team ' s expectations . We support them , involve them , answer questions promptly and honestly and quickly resolve any issues with firmness and respect before they become major concerns . This thorough communication , coordination and involvement are continued throughout Construction . Specific Issues Relevant to Trade Contractor Management include : `err' PROAC; TIVF MANAGEMENT " Responsive , or proactive management begins by understanding , visualizing , anticipating and developing the construction plan at the inception of the design process . " With this goal in mind , PPI solicits the involvement of spe- cialty systems trades , and local and regional contractors early on to generate interest . The primary question we ask is " Are the interested contractors quali - fied to perform the scope of work to high standards of quality? " In making this decision, PPI utilizes personal experiences, calls references (O/A/CMs), determines current and future workloads, the number of personal in the -- organization , its annual revenue , bondability, and identifies the injury incident rate of each firm . (Safety IIR) . E Once pre-qualified , PPI invests the time to develop relationships with each j company (especially critical path & specialty contractors) so that we know the key players and understand how the organization is structured . As we com - municate and involve the trade contractors during Preconstruction , they gain a thorough understanding of the project in the design phase as PPI shares as • much project insight and information that is available . Quite simply, by allow- ing selected contractors to participate in the decision - making and problem - solving processes in all phases of the project, we have found that unforeseen encounters are greatly minimized . This thorough communication , coordination and involvement are continued throughout Construction . PPI engages the input of the trade contractors in the review of work scopes and the coordina - tion of schedules . Ever mindful of the Owner' s budget, when addressing issues requiring cost changes that may affect the cost of the work, they are *AMO'' evaluated for appropriateness and reasonability to insure that a firm , but fair decision is made . Together with the trade contractors, PPI develops labor unit rates, burdens, and material , where applicable , early in the project to elimi - nate conflicts later during construction . PP I Construction Management ♦ Pon i k v a r & Associates 8