Construction management concept brings a team approach to the construction process. This team concept joins the owner, consultants and the contractor to form a team whose objective is to execute and deliver the project within the parameters of the owner’s schedule, budget and design requirements.

This approach differs from the more traditional forms of construction in that your contractor is selected by the owner or project sponsor when the decision to undertake a project is made.  This usually coincides with the hiring of the architects and engineers. As construction managers, along with these consultants and together with the owner, form the construction management team.  Making our firm a part of your construction team allows us to share our extensive knowledge, skills and experience during the design phase.

While the consultants are primarily responsible for the concept, functional use of space, aesthetics, quality of design and production of drawings and specifications, we exercise overall control of the budget.  As your construction manager, our primary role is to use our experience and knowledge to guide the project through the design phase and keep the project within the specified budget.  To help achieve the goals of the owner, during the design stage we offer advice on alternative methods of construction and materials that would satisfy the design requirements while also expediting the project and being more economical.

If you choose to retain our services as construction managers, the contract fee is established at the outset and is reflective of the responsibilities and services outlined in the contractual agreement.  With an established construction management team, the advantages of competitive bidding are not lost.  All major components of the project will be tendered to sub-trades on a lump sum basis.  Our knowledge of the industry allows us to provide you with the information and guidance you need to select the best and most qualified trade contractors.

During the construction phase, Barbican provides the on site organization and supervision over all aspects of the project, shop drawing reviews, change orders, cost statements and progress billings.  We also provide information and guidance on government approvals, health & safety requirements, bonding & insurance and scheduling.  

Barbican’s duties throughout the construction phase include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction of structures, facilities and their systems.
2. Conduct regular project meetings with the consultants and the owner to address any and all issues that arise throughout the construction process.
3. Conduct regular meetings with the trades personnel to ensure continuous direction regarding construction details, work coordination and procedures, complaints and construction problems.
4. Implement a Health & Safety Policy along with the Site Safety Plan, which will be continually monitored and managed by way of regular site safety meetings with the health & safety representatives from the various trades on site.
5. Inspect and review construction work and carry out testing as required in order to ensure that all work conforms to the specifications.
6. Review all project specifications and produce a project check list for final review and approval of all aspects of construction.  This ensures all work is in accordance with the specifications.
7. Provide supervision to oversee and direct workers on the construction site.
8. Contract all workers and trades required to perform all construction work as designed and specified.
9. Requisition all supplies and materials required to manage and complete the project.
10. Provide all administrative staff and procedures required to carry out the construction activities for the project including distribution of drawings, meeting minutes, site instructions, change orders, etc.