4 Phases in the life of a construction project
The following pages illustrate the 4 main phases in the life of a construction project, with the major activities described. Regardless of the contractual relationship established, Collier Construction will deliver a professionally managed project with safety, finance, timeliness and quality at the forefront.
Development
The vision for your project is created in the developmentstage. At this point, you are selecting your site, creating overall budgets, establishing project timelines, seeking regulatory approvals, evaluating plan designs, etc
Pre-Construction
During Preconstruction, the plans are usually 25% to 100% developed. You are now finalizing your regulatory approvals and focusing more on the actual building process. If not selected in the development phase, a CM is usually chosen now.
Construction
In a typical project, the plans are complete at the Constructionstage. Subcontractors are selected and materials are procured.
Occupancy
Congratulations! You have achieved occupancy. Your vision has been realized and the focus is running your business. Even though the project is complete, we are still available to make sure your building is operating smoothly.
Subcontractor Pre-Qualification
Collier Construction believes that the best way to mitigate risk on any job is to assemble the proper team before the work starts. This begins with an extensive pre-qualification process that is mandatory for any subcontractor bidding on a project. This questionnaire covers safety, financials, experience, insurance and understating of the subcontract agreement. Each subcontractor must meet Collier Construction’s minimum requirements. A sample of this form can be found on our website.
Safety
The safety of employees, subcontractors, the public and anyone involved in our work is the upmost priority of this business. The goal of returning home the same way you came to work is our goal every day. Collier Construction requires that before any person enters a jobsite enters, they must participate in a safety orientation specific to the project and individual trade hazards. At this time, this individual must present his OSHA 10 hr card and any other relevant certifications. Additionally, before any subcontractor can begin work, his company must create a job specific safety manual. Once on the job, safety toolbox talks and job hazard analysis (JHA) are shared activities between a Collier Construction representative and Subcontractor. Safety awareness is an ever evolving part of this business and thus Collier Construction continually keeps up to date with advances.
Insurance
Collier Construction realizes the concerns owners have about making sure their contractor and subcontractors have the appropriate coverage. We maintain requirements higher than industry standards. Our subcontractors must also adhere to these requirements. For individual projects, we collaborate the owner’s contract requirements with our broker to make sure we meet these requirements. Upon request we can provide a sample insurance certificate. On certain projects, we may suggest additional coverage in the owners’ best interest such as builders risk, owners’ protective policy and owner controlled insurance policy (OCIP).