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165 Preconstructio Monitoring — MBAJ Architecture's construction monitoring begins in the early stages of the project's design process. An MBAJ Construction Administrator partners with the MBAJ Project Team for the life of the project. As part of MBAJ's in -house quality control, the Construction Administrator performs constructability reviews throughout the document preparation. Upon award of the project, the selected contractor joins the MBAJ Project Team. The shared ownership of the project with the `7 have worked with two construction contractor is critical to the project success. MBAJ Architecture creates administrators from your firm. I am a Construction Project Team that is inclusive of the contractor and very pleased with theirprofessionalism, takes advantage of the contractor's knowledge and experience to attention to detail, courtesy and overall achieve the best possible product for the client. performance... They earn exceptionally high marks in the areas of documents Construction Monitoring — Successful construction administration depends on effective communication. During the construction period, MBAJ `Architecture's Construction Administrator visits the site weekly and remains on call at all times. The Construction Administrator serves as MBAJ's point -of- contact for clarity of communication. A timely MBAJ response to issues that arise in the field is critical to the project's success. All site visits, meetings, and contractor queries are documented, and in a timely manner, followed with a clearly - written communication from MBAJ. 'Emely Decision Ma — Most construction disputes arise out of poor communication or untimely decision - making. To minimize these occurrences, the MBAJ Project Team strives to remain ahead of potential problems and resolves issues as they arise. A tailored approach to Quality Assurance, coupled with positive communications, speeds up the MBAJ response time throughout the construction of 777 . your facility. ... Both our superintendent and I share the opinion that Dan is one of the best construc- tion administrators we've ever worked with. He did an amzaing job of balancing everyone's interests throughout the project..." — Craig Floyd Project Manager, Branch & Associates, Inc. Owner Occupancy — The culmination of the design and delivery process is owner occupancy of the new or reconditioned facility. This is the most rewarding aspect of a successful project. MBAJ assists the owner with a smooth and timely transition from construction completion to occupancy and operations. Construction Contract Closeout — The most critical milestone of the design and delivery process is the final payment to the contractor. Upon completion of all punch list items, receipt of operation and maintenance manuals, and submission of as -built and contract closeout documents, MBAJ will certify on behalf of the owner, the final payment to the contractor. MBAJ has long established proven procedures and checklists which are diligently respected to ensure proper project closeout. Post Occupancy Warranty Period. a. d Inspections — Just as MBAJ methodically closes out the construction contract on behalf of the owner, MBAJ also remains on call, during the contractor's twelve -month warranty period. Moreover, MBAJ conducts a twelve -month warranty review of the new or reconditioned facility to check, on behalf of the owner, items which may require action of the contractor.