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Byrom-Davey, Inc. comprehensive material takeoffs and estimates provide customers with information needed to successfully predict budgeted work. Our in-depth knowledge of the construction industry allows Byrom-Davey, Inc. to prepare an estimate with the details essential to a customer starting their program off right.
Computerization of the construction cost estimating process eliminates any errors in math and has saved time and money for customers who utilize Byrom-Davey, Inc. services. Crucial to this process is Byrom-Davey, Inc. staff, which provides over 30 years of experience and knowledge of the construction field.
Accurate & detailed construction cost estimate helps provide a successful project.
Byrom-Davey, Inc. is all about time. We provide the job scheduling reports to manage the construction projects more successfully.
Good subcontractors are extremely important to the construction project. We get the most qualified subcontractor for your construction projects.
Byrom-Davey, Inc. provides a range of reports for your construction projects.
Byrom-Davey, Inc. has experienced team members that carry out the initial task and activities required at the beginning of any project.
We do the following project evaluation:
Create project program identifying your needs and expectations
Finalize conceptual size, appearance and material quality of building
Finalize project team members including design consultants and inspectors
Byrom-Davey, Inc. looks to confirm that the site will conform to the requirements of the project without excessive cost or future surprises.
Create overall site master plan – confirm parking, traffic circulation and landscaping
Review soils analysis with consultants – ensure foundation design is adequate
Evaluate existing infrastructure capacity, location and proposed truck hauling routes
Byrom-Davey, Inc. relationships and experience will bring valuable assistance to meeting these requirements.
Permitting including site plan approvals and building permits
Tie in and connection permits with utility providers
Byrom-Davey, Inc. to determine if the scope of the work conforms to the budget, and suggest areas for cost savings based on our past experience
Prepare detailed conceptual project estimate utilizing Timberline estimating systems
Analyze conceptual estimate vs. budget requirements
Provide alternative solutions including cost, schedule and quality impact
Byrom-Davey, Inc. to make sure that what is being designed is reflected accurately in the plans. We also take the opportunity to simplify and clarify details consistent with industry practice so bidders don’t fill their bids with high priced contingencies
Review design documents for inaccuracies, oversights and thoroughness
Evaluate proposed materials, systems and product delivery
Target areas of concern
Solicit subcontractors and supplier input
Provide alternative solutions
Obtain team consensus
Byrom-Davey, Inc. takes a final look at scope and cost to make sure that we are on budget prior to finalizing design.
Refine conceptual estimating / cost models
Develop GMP or lump sum project cost
Review in detail the cost estimate with design team and executives
Solicit subcontractor input relative to market conditions
Prepare final project cost estimate
Byrom-Davey, Inc. will schedule the entire project, start to finish. By identifying key milestones, we will be able to drive towards project completion in an organized and predetermined manner.
Define all design and construction activities including approval milestones
Prepare preliminary and final CPM schedules using Primavera software
Develop project sequencing plan
Solicit subcontractor input
Byrom-Davey, Inc. will eliminate senseless delays by directly procuring long lead items and storing them until needed at the site.
Identify long-lead delivery materials and equipment
Pre-qualify equipment and material vendors
Solicit proposals and award purchase orders where schedule dictates
Coordinate equipment package submittals
Verify and expedite fabrication and delivery
Byrom-Davey, Inc. process is focused on getting complete bids at competitive prices. We will be able to eliminate change orders by closing loop holes during the bidding phase. In addition, we have the ability to self-perform many trades of work from internal resources.
Develop comprehensive bid packages for each trade
Hold prequalification subcontractor interviews
Select 3-4 qualified bidders
Distribute bidding documents and receive proposals
Perform a detailed analysis to develop a baseline for comparison
Include owner and architect in evaluation process
Award subcontracts to selected firms
Byrom-Davey, Inc. has a safety program that has resulted into keeping a MOD rate of 0.68 and below consistently over the 14 years of business. You will have the peace-of-mind that the safety of every worker on the site is being considered, enforced and managed.
Verify compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Provide project specific safety plan
Communicate safety plan to subcontractors and site visitors
Provide constant safety monitoring to ensure best practices
Byrom-Davey, Inc. self-performs a majority of the general construction work. We bid out special portions of the work as required. During the construction phase, Byrom-Davey, Inc. continues to work closely with the owner, Architect and all subcontractors to ensure that a project stays on schedule and under budget. After the project is complete, we take every precaution to ensure that the building meets the owner’s expectations. We warranty all of our work for a one-year period, and we perform a mandatory walk-though, designed to identify any problems or malfunctions that need to be corrected before the warranty expires. Below is a list of services we commonly provide during the preconstruction, construction and post construction phases. This list of services has been developed based on our extensive experience with projects. We have also included a list of documentation tools that Byrom-Davey, Inc. uses to manage projects. These tools include new technologies and tried-and-true methods for managing a project of any size.
Identify customer needs and expectations
Define scope of project
Identify project components
Provide monthly progress reports
Break-out each component of project
Analyze impact areas
Identify cost and project impact
Provide alternative solutions, including cost, schedule and quality impact
Review construction documents
Evaluate materials, systems and delivery
Identify areas of concern
Identify areas of concern
Involve subcontractors and vendors
Provide alternative solutions
Have team buy off on proposed approach
Develop conceptual estimate / cost models
Provide detailed cost breakdown
Solicit subcontractor input
Prepare final project cost estimate
Provide cash flow management
Define all construction activities
Prepare preliminary / final CPM schedules
Develop project sequencing plan
Solicit subcontractor input
Identify all long-lead items
Prequalify equipment and material vendors
Solicit, negotiate, and award contracts
Coordinate equipment packages
Verify and expedite fabrication and delivery
Develop bid packages for each trade
Hold prequalification interviews
Select three to four qualified bidders
Include owner and architect in selection
Verify compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Provide project safety plan
Prepare job site security plan
Verify compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Provide project safety plan
Prepare job site security plan
Develop site staging plan
Coordinate site and building layout
Oversee all mobilization activities
Coordinate with governmental agencies
Direct project site construction forces
Coordinate all subcontractor activities
Provide survey and layout controls
Hold weekly progress meetings
Submit monthly progress reports
Provide final master CPM schedule
Update schedule as necessary
Integrate subcontractor schedules
Coordinate equipment and material packages
Expedite procurement on long lead items
Develop and review shop drawing submittal process
Manage equipment and material deliveries
Receive, unload and store equipment and materials
Provide inventory control
Competitively bid each bid package if not self-performed
Include owner and Architect in bid opening and subcontractor selection
Provide payment process to subcontractors
Scope change analysis and recommendation
Provide monthly project cost reports
Include specific quality guidelines and expectations in bid packages
Qualify subcontractors before they competitively bid
Evaluate subcontractor workmanship
Conduct appropriate testing
Self-perform concrete work to ensure quality and job performance
Implement safety program
Hold weekly safety meetings
Train and monitor subcontractor safety
Provide monthly safety report
Preparation and coordination of all operation manuals and warranties
Introduction to new facility
Facility orientation
Operational and maintenance training
Immediate response service
Evaluate equipment and systems
Correct warranty deficiencies
Byrom-Davey, Inc. has been actively involved with Lease-Leaseback Project Deliveries in California.
Lease-leaseback projects are constructed by the provisions in Education Code Section 17406, which authorizes school districts, without advertising for bids, to lease property currently owned by a school district to any person, firm, or corporation for a minimum of $1 per year as long as the lease requires the other party to construct a building or structures upon the property and that title to the property and the buildings are returned to the school district at the end of the lease.
A Guaranteed Maximum Price is established by the team to have the contractor move forward on the project.
This delivery method for construction has been a proven method to deliver school facilities on time, scope and budget, and with a reduced level of public agency risk associated with design issues, delays and costs overruns.
Under this delivery method, the owner selects the architect and contractor as a team rather than making two separate selections. Proponents of this delivery method believe that it provides an assurance that the architect and contractor will work well together (since they chose to partner with each other). In many ways, this delivery method is similar to a CM At-Risk contract after the selection is made.
Under this delivery method, the contractor is usually selected based on their qualifications alone (although the contractor’s fee may be part of the consideration). The contractor may be selected before, at the same time as, or after the architect is selected. The contractor is usually heavily involved in the design process, working with the owner and architect to create the best possible project for the owner within their budget. Proponents of this delivery method believe that this collaboration helps the owner to get the best possible value for their dollar and reduces the owner’s risk. Under the CM At-Risk delivery method, the general contractor holds the subcontractor contracts and works under a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) that is established once construction documents are completed.
In this method an architect is hired and completes the design process without the involvement of the contractor. When the construction documents are completed, the project is made available (advertised) for contractors to bid on. Contractors provide bids based on the total cost to complete the project and the selection of the contractor is based on price alone.
At Byrom-Davey we pride ourselves in self-performing workmanship and managing the work with care, due diligence, great craftsmanship, on time and within budget. That is all our clients, their constituents and end users can ask for and deserve. Honesty and integrity are always the best policy, whether we get the job or not. We always strive to leave a good impression on our partners to always enjoy working with us and have a project that is sustainable well worthy of the client's investment.
