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Page 10 TIME issues are controlled by establishing easy to read; easy to update task oriented project sched- ules. We establish the number of working days for each task; and this, in turn, establishes hard dates and phased milestones that need to be met by the project team. Specific deadlines are established for AE / Owner / and Contractor, and are the basis of interdisciplinary coordination. This schedule is the benchmark for progressive project development; and if additional tasks are required; the schedule is modified accordingly. This type of schedule is easy to read, understand; update and follow over time. MONEY issues are controlled by establishing realistic construction budgets from inception. MC Harry and Associates typically create a pre-design estimate, using past project data as a guide to establish- ing line item budgets for each construction trade or specification division. This pre-construction esti- mate is then monitored as the project design evolves so that if any one trade moves outside logical cost parameters; we can address it before that scope element is fully committed. MC Harry’s client base has gained respect for our INHOUSE detailed cost estimating system. We do not use sub- contracted cost estimators except as a back check. Instead, our Project Managers are required to maintain an ‘inventory of project elements’ refined over the course of project development. COMMUNICATION issues are controlled through a single point of contact to facilitate communication between the City and the design team. This will help guide the management of the project as well as maintain consolidated communication between all involved parties. The first steps in the planning and design process will be to validate the desires of City Staff and stakeholders to confirm that the pro- gram aligns with project budget and schedule constraints. Once a program is accepted by all stake- holders, the creative design process begins. The project will have its documentation process spear- headed by our project manager. Our design team follows the project into the field and takes a hands -on approach to monitor project implementation and provide construction engineering inspections and threshold inspections when needed. The project manager will document project construction through digital photography, meet- ing minutes, and maintain OAC awareness of both the project time line and pay requests measured against schedule of values percentage completion. Quality Control and Assurance: As part of our standard office practice, MC Harry reviews all design documents, whether schematic or construction documents, for clarity and accuracy of information, constructability, graphic representation and coordination among all disciplines. We have assigned several senior level staff to review and comment on all our phased and milestone submittals. Often- times these senior staff members have not been directly involved with the project, allowing for a more complete, 3rd party, analysis on the quality of the documents produced by our office related to pro- gram and code requirements, readability and cross reference, design detailing, and technical specifi- cation. This thorough review is integral to reducing construction phase RFI’s that may lead to changes in project scope and budget. We also assess and document conformance to code require- ments to reduce permitting review and approval time. With over 60 years of experience in the South Florida market, MC Harry and Associates has extensive knowledge of the building construction process and procedures. Furthermore our extensive and di- verse portfolio of 'special' projects has lead to a full understanding of an “Essential Services Facility” designation as it relates to 'Mission Critical' continuous operations and the need for reliable power, emergency backup, systems redundancy, disaster recovery, and security. Approach & Understanding