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. . . . .. . I. I. I. . '. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (]a Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. WHY THE B&A TEAM The right staff and complement of technology is critical to providing strong cost effective consulting services; sound design philosophy, a savvy permitting approach and proven construction administration capabilities will ultimately determine if a project is a success from a budgetary and scheduling perspective. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Our design philosophy is founded on the premise that projects that are welcomed by the public, technically and environmentally sound, affordable and completed on-time and on-budget require thorough understanding of the Client's needs and goals and methodical planning with respect to existing conditions, permitting, budgetary constraints, scheduling and Public Outreach. Understanding the Client's Need and Goals - The best methodology that we can implement to understand the needs of our Client is to listen. We believe that our best source of information is our Client. Therefore, we must partner with them if the project is to be a success. Together with our Client, we will develop realistic goals and expectations with respect to design, scheduling and available construction budget. Existing Conditions - We develop solid technical design based on a thorough understanding of the existing site conditions through the review of the following: Topographic and cadastral data, geotechnical reports, as-built plans, existing reports, utility markups and public sentiment. The review of all the available data provides an understanding of the project area limitations, utility conflicts and drainage conditions that must be considered in the design of the project. Permitting - An understanding of the regulatory permitting requirements and the limitations that these requirements pose on the design of the project will be clearly identified prior to engaging in the design of the project. We will identify and understand these requirements and build into the project the necessary components to avoid cost over runs and construction delays associated with regulatory permitting. Budgetary Constraints - Early on in the project we meet with our Client and obtain an understanding of the available construction budget. The design of the project must be constantly evaluated against this factor at the critical development stages. The budget is evaluated using preliminary cost estimates and constructability reviews. Scheduling - We develop flexible schedules based on realistic goals, task identification and task interrelationships. We confirm that each task fits within the overall project and target dates. We also provide for contingencies within the work plan. Public Outreach - If required we can assist our Client in developing public awareness programs that are tailored made for a specific project. Our public awareness 6 ~ www.bermelloajamil.com