Construction Observation
RAND administers more than 300 repair, renovation, and upgrade projects a year, totaling more than $39 million in construction costs. Our construction observation starts with a Project Initiation Conference at which RAND meets with the building owner’s representatives and the contractor to compile a submissions list, establish a project schedule with milestones, confirm crew assignments, and prepare for potential contingencies.
During the construction phase, our project manager visits the site two to three times a week to determine if the methods and materials used conform to the specifications and code. After each site visit we provide a written report, including a list for addressing outstanding work items. RAND also reviews shop drawings, change orders, and payment requests, and signs off on the completed work. Our team stays on the job throughout the construction phase to keep projects on schedule and on budget.