Once all design information is basically complete, budgets are agreed to and
construction contracts are let, Development Strategies provides the following
services:
Material and Equipment Orders
Development Strategies works with the contractor to make sure that all materials and equipment (structural steel, elevators,
etc.) are ordered in such a way that they will be delivered when needed according to the project schedule.
Project Overview and Meetings
Development Strategies acts as the owner's representative at all
construction progress/update meetings. Development Strategies
oversees contractor's activities to make sure that critical
dates are met.
Project Accounting/Construction Draw Management
Development Strategies handles all project accounting and
provides monthly reports reflecting project progress and cost-to-date compared to budget. Development Strategies compiles and approves all draw requests and provides one request for payment
per month to the owner for review and payment.
All change orders which could increase the cost of the project are reviewed by
Development Strategies and the owner for approval.
Quality Control
Development Strategies oversees the project to insure that the
buildings are constructed according to design. Development
Strategies makes sure that all required warranties are in place
and that all items that are listed on the "punch list" are
handled expeditiously.