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Scheduling & Cost Control 1. Do you use or provide construction? computer generated schedules for the management of co Yes. Ocean Gate utilizes Microsoft Project to prepare its project schedule. This software program allows us to plan each phase of the project in detail and helps to identify in advance activities that form the critical path. The critical path will indicate the progress of the schedule. Manufacturing lead times, availability of key equipment, owner requested milestones, and accurate activity durations are all key elements that are imputed into our schedules. 2• To what level of detail should a construction schedule be defined? How do you schedule the processing of shop drawings? The project schedule should be just a minimum in conformance with the Contract Requirements and in sufficient detail to allow adequate control of the project. In order to provide adequate control, the project schedule should be formally reviewed and updated at least once every thirty (30) days. Progress is to be posted at least weekly. The project schedule should indicate critical shop drawing submittal and usually be a comprehensive Time Scale or Logic Chart, approval dates, critical equipment lead times and delivery dates. This schedule will Ocean Gate schedules the processing of shop drawings by first identifying lead items along with the project schedule to determine what shop drawings must be submitted and approved early in the project in order to maintain the project schedule without delays. 3• How do you coordinate development of schedule information from subcontractors? The assigned Project Manager will solicit the subcontractors input in developing a schedule. There are several ways in which Ocean Gate can assure compliance by the subcontractor. We involve the subcontractor as the schedule is being made. Ocean Gate can include it in the instructions to bidders prior to subcontractor bidding. WE can also include it as a Contract Document to the subcontractor. A third option is that Ocean Gate transmits the schedule with a letter that states -that the lack of a response by a set date constitutes acceptance. We will select a method to coordinate development of schedule information from subcontractors. 4• State experience in handling crew loading and coordinated construction scheduling. Ocean Gate has completed more than 50 construction projects in the last 10 years. Each project requires extensive research for critical activities including coordination with subcontractors involved on the project. IN most cases, Ocean Gate is given a predetermined amount of days that we must complete the project in. Utilizing our knowledge and subcontractors' knowledge of crew productivity, we are able to