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1. planning and process management
Effective control of the required disciplines
Coordinate the construction process and ensure it respects legal, technical and financial objectives. These factors represent a client’s critical requirements and define the success of the project. The contracting process is based on the methodology developed by Athié | Wohnrath from its own experience, to protect the client against problems with safety, terms and costs.
2. feasibility studies
Each project must adequately address the several variables which determine its success. This includes: financial, technical, legal, and fiscal characteristics which require in-depth evaluation. This evaluation compares solutions and assists in determining the best alternative strategy.
3. occupancy and operational plan
Through a structured method of obtaining information and validating permitting considerations, the data is organized, resulting in the analysis of potential areas for the site installation. This work is subject to market comparisons (benchmarking) between similar projects, to identify any deviations.
4. development of projects
Internally developed tools are utilized to information structuring that will serve as base of the projects developed by trained and updated teams. National and international standards, laws and regulations, accessibility, security and other requirements are met for the best architecture and technical solutions, on schedule and desired budget.
5. management of projects - architecture and technical
The general work schedule is managed by the project team through a detailed planning of all key steps. The regular interface between the project members ensures control and flow of information. The team organizes and directs the technical solutions and cross checks the projects to reduce interferences during the construction and ensure efficiency.
6. competitive bid management and contracting
Organize the bidding process to support the decision to contract one or more suppliers for services. Quality, costs and deadlines are key items evaluated to help to reduce risk. Equally important is to capture all information, present alternatives and define, together with the client, the most appropriate contracting system. The comparative matrix establishes specific rules and minimizes any deviation from these services under contract.
7. management works
Controlling the supplier(s) contracted for the project, ensuring the quality of installation, service standards and quality engineering practices, while controlling costs and meeting schedules.
8. financial controls
This ensures the compliance with cash flow according to the construction development, the correct distribution of each invoice according to the nature of the transaction, company tax status, and payment of fees and taxes.
9. supervision of works
The effective monitoring of the works gives the client a free and clear view on the work being developed, in all aspects: technical, schedule, legal and quality. This work is produced through regular visits to the site, analysis of reports and tests, and strict adherence to local codes.
10. project delivery
Upon delivery, several key issues are addressed prior to final site turnover. This includes: technical commissioning, design as-builts, contract close-outs, punch lists, financial conclusion, warranty packages, and handover to facilities department.
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