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KVC Constructors, Inc. We use "Primavera Project Manager P6" Software to produce project master schedules that define milestone dates, procurement of materials, sequencing of trades and progress and final inspection processes. We use "Primavera Contract Manager" Software for project management support and tracking of Requests for Information (RFl's), shop drawing submittals and material expediting logging. We use "Sage Master Builder Version 13" for our accounting system. This system handles receivables, payables, payroll, prime contract and subcontract management, purchase order management, and change order management. This system is fully accessible from our jobsites such that real time reporting is available. The system is used to produce our job cost reporting and monitoring reports included project job cost summary reports and cost to complete reports. All KVC jobsites are also equipped with digital cameras to facilitate documentation and communication of jobsite conditions. Development and Maintenance of Project Schedules We utilize Primavera Project Manager P6 software to develop pre-construction and post award construction schedules for all projects. Schedules are developed with the input of key project staff and senior management and through a series of pre-construction scheduling meetings with the major subcontractors and suppliers. Schedule logic is reviewed and updated as the project progresses. During pre-construction stages schedules are less detailed but definition of major trade activity and milestones takes place. As the process moves forward schedules are developed with further work breakdown structure sufficiently detailed to allow for accurate monitoring of progress; this includes the use of responsibility and area coding to facilitate the review of the schedule. All work and disciplines must be represented to allow for proper tracking of progress and definition of the critical path. Integral parts of schedule development are identification of major procurement items, long lead items and submittal/approval processes as well as identification of permitting and inspection requirements from the different governing bodies which may have jurisdiction over a project. After the work has commenced, the construction schedule is updated on a bi-weekly basis to coincide with our bi-weekly subcontractor meetings and a 3 week look ahead schedule is generated. When a schedule update indicates slippage, the project team is tasked with identifying the source of slippage and identifying a work around plan with affected trades to regain time lost. Qualitv Control durinq the Pre-construction and Construction Phases During the pre-construction phase we assist in providing quality control for component configurations, material specifications and functional performances during the design and planning stages. We will also provide option analysis for construction feasibility and practicalities for quality control. Options Analysis, as an example, can be a comparison of alternative materials solutions for the purposes of determining impact on initial construction cost, life cycle cost and schedule impact as well as constructability. We also help to establish project criteria and assure that material selections, construction processes, and proprietary items are identified to provide the best possible project value and quality. Constructability review is an integral part of the pre-construction quality control function. Quality control during the construction phase consists largely of insuring conformance to the original design and planning decisions. KVC has quality control walkthroughs performed by all jobsite personnel on a weekly basis. Upon finding a problem the Subcontractor responsible and/or reason for the problem is addressed immediately. To avoid quality control issues as relates to finishes, KVC has samples approved and installed on the jobsite when appropriate; these provide the subcontractor an approved quality control sample of what is expected by the Owner and Architect. Material testing is an integral part of Construction Phase quality control. To that end, jobsite staff maintains logs that assist in pinpointing deliveries to on-site quality control testing. Qualified Subcontractors We manage the qualification of bidders with the cost control parameters by first selecting subcontractors and vendors who have a demonstrated ability to complete comparable work competitively, on time and