Construction Services

Success is to be found in the details. The project formulation and execution aspects of our design/build and construction management process are detailed, because our team values open communication and transparency. Any good project is a collaborative effort between you and the IPS team. Importantly, we recognize that each project requires its own customized solutions. So, although we adhere to a strong process, we are flexible and responsive to your real-world challenges.  Here’s specifically what you should expect with an IPS design/build and/or construction management project…

Project Formulation

• Project Execution Plan
• Estimating (conceptual & detailed)
• Set Cost Benchmarks
• Construct – Ability Reviews
• Design Reviews
• Bid Strategy
• Site Logistics Planning
• Scheduling
• Value Engineering
• Building & Environmental Permitting Requirements
• Phase Planning
• Safety Planning
• Risk Analysis

Design / Build

Procurement Strategy

• Bid Package Development
• Long Lead Sourcing
• Pre-Quality Subcontractors
• De-scope Meetings
• Owner Approvals
• GAP Analysis
• Project Sequencing
• Temporary Provisions
• Commissioning Qualification Integration
• Smart Buyers
• Direct Purchase
• Separate Work Packages

Cost Management

• Project Overall Budget Generation
• Collaborative Information Sharing
• IPS vs. Subcontractor Take-Off’s
• Change Management
• Capital vs. Expense – Sales Tax Exemption, Cost Reporting
• Earned Value Reporting
• Invoicing
• Open Book $GMP & Cost Plus.
• Project Controls

Schedule Management

• Develop Overall Project Schedule Details
• Area by Area Schedules – Phasing
• Trade Subcontractor “Buy-In” – Sub Schedule Compression
• Coordination of Owner and IPS Activities and Milestones
• Coordinate Critical Utilities Impact
• Identify Critical Owner Purchased and/or Relocated Equipment and Installation Planning/Coordination
• Coordination with Commissioning/Qualification (FAT/SAT)
• Permit Approvals
• Local Utility Coordination
• Field Inspections
• Project Controls

Project Execution/Project Management and Field Execution

• Steering Committee Meetings
• Monthly Reports
• Submittals & RFIs
• Field Daily Reports
• Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
• Change-Order Control
• Quality Audits
• As-Built Generation
• Punch List Generation
• Schedule Updates
• Project Controls
• Owner and Subcontractor Meetings
• Safety – Audits, Daily Monitoring, Hazard Recognition

Start-Up & Commissioning

• Start-Up
• Commissioning
• FAT, SAT
• Training
• Documentation
• O&M Manuals
• As-Builts
• Reports
• Process Equipment Qualification
• ETOP

Qualification

• Owner/Third Party
• Responsibility Matrix
• Installation Qualification (IQ)
• Operational Qualification (CQ)
• Coordinated/Commissioning Services

Project Close-Out

• Expediting Punch List
• Owner Acceptance
• Seasonal Testing
• Performance Audits
• Post Project Appraisal
• Warranty and Guarantee Facilitation