CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

The profitability of work performed under a construction contract is determined as much by the way the contract is managed as it is by the way the work is performed. One of the most effective ways of increasing profitability is to improve construction contracts management.

David Ross Associates has developed the following programs to meet the needs of clients in strengthening their management of construction contracts, changes, delays and claims. These programs draw upon David Ross Associates extensive experience in construction management, contract management, and claims resolution to provide clients with specific and practical recommendations that meet the particular needs of the construction project.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FIELD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• Helps clients strengthen contract management, administer changes and control claims
• DRA recommendations result in improved field-generated documentation and field management procedures
• Specialized training programs for field/office personnel to familiarize the staff with the procedures which are best suited to that project
• Achieves improved control, accountability and claims prevention
• Specialized training programs for owners, architects, engineers, and contractors that address each one's unique concerns on a project
• Presents a practical, multi-disciplined approach that provides clients with useful tools, information, and added insight to manage their contracts
• Tailored to each client's and project's special needs
• Teaches personnel how to review the contract, how to establish required actions and responsibilities, how to generate and control field-originated correspondence and reports, how to utilize field meetings, and how to manage changes, delays, proposals, and amendments
  

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT OPERATIONS REVIEW PROGRAM

David Ross Associates review program is based on a multi-disciplined approach and long-established, proven techniques to increase control, enhance profits, and improve the client's overall position in the contract. Our program is carefully tailored to meet the needs, objectives, and structure of our client's organization. The program assesses the effectiveness of the operation's performance, policies, procedures, organization, personnel, preparation, training, reporting, and review

David Ross Associates performs its review of the contract operation in five phases:

1. Performance of preliminary survey to become familiar with the operation, to identify the client's objectives, and to define the review program and schedule.
   
2. Development of a detailed review program plan with client participation to assure that the review is tailored to the organization and objectives.
   
3. Performance of field work. Our construction experts visit project offices and/or job sites to observe the contract administration operation and to evaluate the operation against the defined criteria and objectives.
   
4. David Ross Associates discusses its findings and recommendations with appropriate supervisors in affected operations.
   
5. David Ross Associates issues a report on the survey scope, its opinions, findings, and specific recommendations to strengthen the client's operation.