We assist the Owner to manage the bidding process to select the right contractor for the construction of the project.  This initially involves developing a list of qualified contractors and distributing construction documents to them to prepare bids.  Then, we review bids and select contractors with the Owner.  Further, we assist with the development of the Owner-Contractor Agreement for construction.

Construction Phase Services varies substantially depending on the needs of the project and the Owner.  A complete set includes:

• review of each Contractor's application for payment
• periodic visits to the site as the Owner's representative
• review of Contractor submittals required during construction ("shop drawings", product data, etc.)
• verifying Contractor compliance with the contract
• managing changes of the work
• addressing issues with building departments, and
• determining the date of Substantial Completion as required by the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

A small project can omit parts or all of these and only be provided on an as-needed basis.

The standard method of construction is by a general contractor who is hired and paid by the owner.  The general contractor hires and pays sub-contractors as he is paid by the owner as the work progresses.  The sub-contractors have no contractual or financial relationship to the owner.  Construction Management Services is an alternative to the standard general contractor method. By hiring, paying and managing the sub-contractors directly the Owner can achieve lower cost and faster project delivery time.  This challenges the cash flow of the owner to pay sub-contractors directly.  It also requires the owner to perform the general contractor's task of managing the sub-contractors.  CONCEPTS-ENTERPRISE can assist the owner with the additional tasks of Construction Management.