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CON CO-OR, Inc. A Team Concept For Efficient Construction ReportA TEAM CONCEPT FOR EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION CON CO -OR, INC. 0 D m i d s 0 p C Cn1V CO -OR, INC. Washington Square 1400 E. Washington, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 008) 257-3377 Grttlot ONIa Plaza (313) 7704WO 13801 Gntlot Are, Ewt Oftralt, Michigan 48021 T V n V V 1. Con Co -or, Inc.'s Article on "Team Concept of Construction Management" 2. Holt Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Committee. 3. Hemlock Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Committee. 4. Ingham County News Article on Holt School's Bid Opening. 5. State of Michigan, Department of Vocational Education Letter from Mr. Robert Paullin to Warren Consolidated Schools. 6. Fulton Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Comittee. 7. Con Co -or, Inc.'s Project List Dated March, 1977. 8. Detailed List of Services Performed. 9. Picture and Statistics of Recent Construction Projects: A. Ling Elementary School; Hemlock, Michigan B. Warren Career Prep Center; Warren, Michigan Sanilac Career Center; Sandusky, Michigan C. Marlette Community Middle School; Marlette, Michigan Fulton Middle School; Middleton, Michigan Subsidiary of Construction Coordinators, Inc. East Detroit, Michigan Washington Square (608) 257-3377 C,.,r.�ero,. C�.d,•�..co� e,.d E. Washington, Suite 163, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 TEAM CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEFINITION: Construction Management is a method of construction by which the Owner appreciates cost savings, shortened duration, improved quality, and at the same time, is provided with total knowledge and accountability of his project. Con Co -or, Inc.. acts as an Agent to the Owner, serving totally in his best interests. The service of a General Contractor is no longer required. In effect, the Owner becomes his own General Contractor with our Firm performing for the Owner all of the tasks traditionally the responsibility of the General Contractor. The role of the Architect is not altered, but complemented by Construction Management. PROPOSITION: The purpose of our Construction Management service is to make available to our Clients the construction knowledge and talent of our Firm in the area of Cost and Duration. APPLICATION: Con Co -or, Inc. offers a total Construction Management service from the Conceptual Phase through the Construction and Guarantee Phase. The overall responsibility and coordination of each project is assigned to a qualified Project Manager. Our Pre -Planning service, which is the first of our many services, offers our Clients assistance in determining building needs and establishing a realistic budget. We also assist the Owner in evaluation employ- ment of Architects and Engineers. Pre -Planning may not apply to School Districts who have already approved their bond issue and retained the services of an Architect and/or Engineer. All the other services of our Firm, however, are available irrespective of the degree of completion of the plans and specifications. The initial service in reference to the actual plans is our Value Engineering. We make recommendations to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. Value Engineering is performed extensively during both the Schematic and Preliminary Plan Phases. A manually prepared detail cost estimate is prepared from the preliminary plans for each division of work. It serves to provide cost control of the design at the early stages. When our Client says "This is the plan I want, and this is the cost I want to pay", then and only then does the Architect proceed with the working drawings. Incidentally, the bids received on over 60 bid projects to date have never exceeded our estimates. Both the Engineering & Construction Critical Path Schedules are prepared to provide work tasks continuity. CON CO -OR, INC. TEAM CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMF.N7 Page -2- The Instructions to Bidders is prepared from the Architect's working drawings to identify specific contractor responsibility. It is the intent of this document to identify the con- tractual obligation of contractors and suppliers who are directly performing on the project. A significant cost savings results with our method because we are eliminating duplicate and triplicate overhead and profit margins the conventional sub to sub to general relationship encourages. No sales taxes are required on direct material purchases by the Owner. Drawing completion priorities are identified so that phase bidding (Fast Tracking - starting construction before plans are completed) can start. This greatly reduces the duration of a project. Our generating of contractor bidding activity plays an important part and is one of the main reasons for the remarkable bidding record we have achieved. The contractors automatically bid more competitively when dealing direct with a School District. Another reason is all bids are publicly opened and read aloud which encourages greater competitive bidding. The estimate is used at this time as a comparison against proposals received to assure accuracy in bidding. All bids are summarized and joint award recommendations are made to the School Board by both the Architect and Con Co -or, Inc. Individual contracts are then prepared for all work to be performed on the project. During the Construction Phase, full-time experienced qualified supervision is assigned to the project by Con Co -or, Inc. The development of the site is a unique responsibility of our field superintendent as well as the coordination of all field activities.. The general conditions, construction trailer, sanitary facilities, phone, etc. are coordinated through him. The calling of all contractor meetings and the recording of as built drawings are also the responsibility of our field supervision. Improved quality of construction is a definite advantage of Construction Management. Our Firm acting as an Agent for the Owner builds quality into your building. We are not there as a General Contractor would be - looking for ways to cut corners to increase his profit. The Construction Manager also is responsible to the Owner to coordinate contractors efforts when called back to correct work under warranty during the Guarantee Period. Con Co -or, Inc. performs all of our services for a lump sum fee, not a percentage agreement which amounts to a direct conflict of interest. QUALIFICATIONS: Construction Coordinators, Inc. (Con Co -or, Inc.) is the originator of the Team Concept of Construction Management in Michigan for publicly funded projects. We are the first Construc- tion Management Firm to have constructed a School in that State. We are into our fifth year of operation and in the process of completing our 61st bidding project. We currently have over $51 Millions of construction in process. Our Firm is the first and only independent Construction Management Firm in Michigan. We are not affiliated with an architectural or construction firm in any way, and as such, can serve our Clients without conflicts of interest. We are the first and only firm to have obtained a "Construction Management" Performance Bond in accordance with Michigan's Municipal Finance Commission's Policy. We are the first and only Firm anywhere to have obtained "Construction Management" Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. The 10 to 20% cost savings (which is over and above our fee) is the highest achieved by any other Construction Management Firm. Construction Coordinators, Inc.'s (Con Co -or, Inc.'s) total commitment to our Clients is the reason our Firm's "Lowest Cost for Highest Quality" achievement have been so outstanding. Our philosophy is to obtain for our Clients "A Dollar Value for a Dollar Spent". NOTE: Please review a copy of our Michigan Clients list to determine for yourself the Construction Management qualifications of our Firm. (Please refer to Construction Coordinators, Inc. when talking to Michigan Clients). "Oct Pub&C Sc�ooQd OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT September 3, 1975 Mr. Herbert E. Harrington Administrator Ingham County Medical Care Facility 3882 Dobie Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 Dear Mr. Harrington: EDUCATION CENTER BUILDING 4610 Spahr Avenue Holt, Michigan 46642 Phone 517 694-0401 The Board of Education of the Holt Public Schools sought a Construction Manager to assist us in the construction of a $3,400,000 Middle School. Construction Coordinators, Inc., of East Detroit was selected as the Construction Manager after an extensive search of available firms. We were assisted in this search by an expert in school building construction - Mr. Al. Buechner, who formerly headed the School Plant Planning Division of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for forty-one years. Construction Coordinators, Inc., joined us at a point in our planning in which the Architectural firm was proposing that a square foot cost of $34.00 to construct the building and a facility of approximately 60,000 sq. ft, could be built within the budget available. With the assistance of the Construction Management firm, the Board of Education instructed the Architect to plan a facility for $30.00 and 87,000 sq. ft. A long story made short, is that the building, now under construction, is being built for less than the $30.00 anticipated and has approximately 100,000 sq. ft. Its quality and design are comparable to any I have previously built. Mr. Herbert E. Harrington, September 3, 1975 - 2 - Construction Management has been most valuable to this School District in the early phases of planning. The indepth work of the Construction Manage- ment firm in value engineering and facility layout, is in my judgement, critical to achieving a total result from the Construction Management concept. We are presently in the construction phase of the building. The work is on schedule and well coordinated. I am especially impressed with the full-time supervision of the construction phase available under the Construction Management concept. Obviously, the Construction Management concept, where the Construction Management is a separate entity from the Architectural firm, (which, in my estimation, is the only justifiable and accountable method of utilizing Construction Management) is a potential source of conflict with the Architect's office. Construction Coordinators Inc., were very professional and effective in carefully confronting the conflict to keep a team relationship with the Architect. They confronted the Architect's cost parameters, design and engineering methods, but were successful in gaining commitment to their ideas and still "keeping the peace." I am convinced that the Construction Management concept indepen,bnt of the Architectural firm is the only justifiable and accountable (to taxpayers) way to build a school building. I could elaborate on the critical issues, such as cost savings and value engineering, but space does not allow me to do so. Please be assured that records do exist which document these important results of utilizing the Con- struction Management concept. I would be happy to share the information we have available to support my statements. I have been involved in a number of large school construction projects with the traditional General Contractor concept. This concept is more work for the owner, however, it results in savings and functional design which far exceed the time commitment necessary to be a part of the team concept under Construction Management. Please contact me if I may be of any assistance to you in your decision making. Sincerely,, Donald W. Shebuski, Ph. D. DWS:mw Superintendent of Schools M School building is $300,000 ahead With bids let in the third phase for the 8-9 school it appears there will be $300,000 left for remodeling at the Holt High school library. The Holt Board of Education last night awarded bids in the amount of $1,668,662 . They included such major contracts as concrete, carpentry, roof construction, flooring, electrical, plumbing and air distribution. . Dr. Donald Shebuski, superintendent of schools, said, "Based on our estimates that phase of the project is about $300,000 ahead at this point. This includes the acceptance of all the alternates." These include a larger gym, an acoustical deck and folding partitions in the gym, terrazzo in the corridors, a vaulted ceiling in the library and a security system in the building. At this point the size of the building is close to 100,00o square feet. A year ago the architect had told the board that with the money alloted the building would be 55,000 square feet. Shebuski is enthusiastic about the construction management approach to the building which has realized these savings. There is one phase left in the bidding. This includes carpeting, furniture, bleachers and other gym equipment. Bids were also opened yesterday on the sewer for the school. The township will pay for the lift station and the school will pay for the balance of the project. These have been turned over to the township engineer for studv. At the site, the steel is to be delivered today and the footings will be poured later this week. In other action the board last night turned down the request of the Lansing Capitals to play their football games on the Holt High school field. This is con- sistent with previous decisions by the board to not allow outside teams to use the field. Robert Benge was ap- proved as head wrestling coach. He has been assistant coach aSTATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Vocational -Technical Education Service JOHN W. PORTER Superintendent of Box 928, Lansing, Michigan 48904 Public Instruction November 1, 1974 Dr. Olin L. Adams, Jr. Warren Consolidated Schools 29900 Lorraine Blvd. Warren, MI 48093 Dear Dr. Adams: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. GORTON RIETHMILLER President JAMES F. O'NEIL Vice President DR. MICHAEL J. DEEB Secretary BARBARA A. DUMOUCHELLE Treasurer MARILYN JEAN KELLY ANNETTA MILLER WILLIAM A. SEDERBURG EDMUND F. VANDETTE GOV. WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN Ex-Offrcio I have just received the bid study for the Career Prep Center prepared by Construction Coordinators, Inc. I am pleased to see that under your leadership your people, in conjunction with St. Cyr Architect and Associates and Construction Coordinators, Inc., have in fact held to the original building estimate established a year and a half ago. I feel that congratulations are in order, since the bids as received reflect a cost savings of 20 percent on your building based on state- wide averages. As you know, traditionally, the cost of construction in the urban setting has exceeded out -state costs by 10 to 15 percent. Therefore, it is my opinion that in actuality Warren Consolidated School District has reduced the cost of the Career Prep Center by ap- proximately 30 percent, thus providing the type of stewardship of taxpayers' dollars which I am sure the constituents of Warren Consol- idated Schools desire. I have enjoyed greatly working with you and your staff on this project and look forward to a continued relationship in the future. S in e y i Robert J. Paullin Occupational Specialist Planning Unit RJP/ss cc: Warren Crandell Al Bracciano P ERR.\TON ELEMENTARY 236-7300 V EDLETON ELENE4TA4" 236-7246 - A ..E RAPIDS ELEMENTARY 682-0350 MIDDLETON. PERRINTON, MAPLE RAPIDS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION MIDDLETON, MICHIGAN 48856 September 22, 1975 Ingham County Medical Care Facility 3882 Oobie Okemos, MI 48864 To Whom This May Concern: SUPERINTENDENT 236-7233 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIP/L 231923^_ The Fulton Board of Education and Administration decided to take the Construction Management route because the Superintendent on two previous instances of school construction had encountered increasing costs through the General Contractor system. In fact on the two previous occasions there wasn't sufficient monies available to properly equip the school with furniture and other supplies because additional costs were added as the work progressed. Construction Management guaranteed that a facility of equal capacity and quality could be constructed for approximately 10% less than through the conventional methods of General Contracting. The Construction Management group whose official name is the Con- struction Coordinators of East Detroit is a group of men who are experienced in their work. They are men who have had a number of years of experience as contractors and architects. They have learned through experience and realize the necessity of satisfying their clients, as in order to be successful you must have a happy and satisfied customer. In order for Construction Management to be successful you must acquire a number of subcontractors to contract on the various phases of the work. This is the main concept of construction management whereby you entice many contractors to bid on the various trades. This we were able to accomplish. They made numerous calls to interested contractors and thus we had more bidders on the project than we would ordinarily have had if it would have been constructed under ordinary conditions. Our architect estimated that the cost per sq. ft. of construction would cost us around $32.00 to $34.00. Through the efforts of the Construc- tion Coordinators we were able to construct the Middle School for approx- imately $26.89 per sq. ft., which was a considerable saving for the district. During these inflationary times it is of utmost importance to build school facilities whenever savings of this proportion can be nade. Y s truly, c. LI-G-Zl� Mr. Waino S. Pihl, Sup't. WP/mw Fulton Schools Subsidiary of Construction Coordinators, Inc. East Detroit, Michigan Washington Square (608) 257.3377 CON CO -OR, INC. C� �.,.�r;o� � .d•�e;;ate aid i'l'la�ay�m�,r E. Washington, Suite 163, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 WISCONSIN PROJECT LIST - MARCH 1977 Niagara Schools New Elementary $1.4 Million Dr. Herbert J. Grover, Administrator (715) 251-3592 Port Wing Schools New Jr./Sr. High School $1.45 Million Mr. Lawrence V. Lampsa, Administrator (715) 774-3361 Cadott Schools New Elementary School $1.2 Million Mr. Edward D. Ludwig, Administrator (715) 289-4211 Omro Schools New Middle School $1.2 Million Mr. Lewis Drobnick, Administrator (414) 685-5666 Wisconsin Rapids Schools New High School $10.3 Million Renovation to Existing High School $1.0 Million Mr. Thomas Lenk, Administrator (715) 423-1720 Mr. Lee Kauth, Business Manager (715) 423-1720 I II • Gratiot Office Plaza (313) 779.9020 23801 Gratiot Ave. East Detroit, Michigan 48021 DETAILED LIST OF SERVICES PERFORMED CONCEPTUAL PHASE A. Assist The Owner In 1. In determining building needs. 2. In establishing a realistic budget. 3. In applying for State approvals. 4. In obtaining voter approval. 5. In evaluating employment of architects and engineers. (Not applicable to School Districts who have hired an Architect and obtained funding) DESIGN PHASE A. Value Engineering 1. Critique architect's design regarding construction systems, material availability and usage, duration restraints, etc. 2. Compliments Architect - cost and duration only. 3. Provides total Owner knowledge - allows better decision making after all facts are known. 4. No other firm participates to such a great degree. B. Cost Estimate (detailed by each trade activity) I. From preliminary drawings - make decisions early. 2. Manual - unique to your project - not computerized, which is too generalized. 3. Bids received have never exceeded total estimate on 61 bid projects. 4. Professional consultants used - no extra cost to Owner. C. Prepare Critical Path Schedule on Engineering & Cost Evaluation Tasks I. Coordinates Owner, Architect and C.M. responsibilities. 2. Both graph and calendar schedules. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. DETAILED LIST OF SERVICES PERFORMED PAGE -2- III. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE A. Prepare Advance Purchase Schedule on Critical Delivery Items B. Pre -order - Direct to Owner - Mark-up and Sales Tax Saving C. Coordinate and Follow-up of Shop Drawings Interface and Manufacturer Delivery Schedule D. Prepare Cash Flow Chart - More Accurate Termination of Investments E. Total Owner Control and Accountability, Each Process Documented and Approvals Obtained Before Proceeding IV. BIDDING PHASE A. Instructions to Bidders 1. Break the project down into 50-70 divisions of work - every area of work defined - no consolidating of trades which results in higher costs. 2. Reduce subcontractor to subcontractor participation - makes all work contracted directly to Owner - eliminates double and triple mark-up. 3. Allows for smaller more competitive contractors participation. a. pinpoints responsibility to perform on schedule. b. both graph & calendar C.P.M. schedules included in bidding documents. 4. Many divisions are direct material purchases by Owner - no taxes. B. Increased Bid Activity I. Individual prime contractors replace general contractor. 2. Owner now receives low bid in each division of work. 3. Allows accurate initial bidding - no sham bidding. 4. Nothing left to chance - review bid inquiries and participation prior to actual bid date. (Personally invite 300-500 contractors.) 5. Considerable contractor following. C. Participates in Public Sealed Bid Opening D. Prepares Summary of All Bids Received E. Make Award Recommendations Along with Architect F. Prepares A.I.A. Contracts WARREN CAREER PREP CENTER WARREN, MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS BUILDING COST $24.97/Sq. Ft. $1,598,221.00 64, 000 Square Feet COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Heeling, Vent and Air Conditioning . Cavity Masonry Wells . Demountable Walls Fully Carpeted . Thermo Roof Insulation . Tempered Glass . Epoxy Wall Finishes . Steel Bearing . Sound Acoustical . Built-in Equipment . Automatic Door Openers . Alarm System . Green House . Architect fee Construction Duration ........... SITE DEVELOPMENT COST 11 Months $275,082.00 Start ............... October2, 1974 COSTINCLUDES: Occupancy ....... September 2, 1975 Construction Management Fee . Drives . Walks Paved Asphalt Parking . Lighting . Site utilities Architect fee TOTAL PROJECT I CONSTRUCTION COST (Leas attorney fee and vocational egulmr.on $1,873,303.00 FLOOR PLAN CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT Graluc Office Plaza ST. CYR ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES East echo rot Avenue East Det10Grai11, Michigan 49021 L[VONIA, MICHIGAN (313) 779-9020 SANILAC CAREER CENTER SANDUSKY a MICHIGAN BUILDING COST $23.28/Sq. Ft. $11198,928,00 51,501 Square Feet COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Folding Partitions . Carpeted Classrooms . Epoxy Wall Finishes . Special _ Graphics . Built -In Case Work . Air Conditioning . Propane System . Automatic Door Openers . Green _ House . A-rchitect Fee Construction Duration .............. 101/2 Months Start .................. October 3, 1974 Occupancy............ August 11, 1975 SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $130,890.00 COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Paved Parking . Drives . Walks . Lighting . Arctritest Fee TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST (La. attorney fee, bond expenses, site acquisition, special equipment and loose furniture) $1,329,818.00 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT Dreof Ottioe AleWIGEN TINCKNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. 23at0i trance Avenue EaaI Detroit, Michigan 48021 SAGINAW. MICHIGAN (313) 7798020 MARLETTE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL t FLOOR PLAN MARLETTE • MICHIGAN BUILDING COST $27.01/Sq. Ft. ! $1,567,143.00 58,000Square Feet COSTINCLUDES. Colo nucbn� Ma�agemem Fee . Fo,d,ng Parueo+s . Gameleo Classrooms . g rasr . 9nck Wal Fnis nesa. uCe am,c TO, Be,, I � t U,roughovl • Au Conp,pomng Eleclnc Heai construction Duration 14 Months BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT COST $176,312.00 COST INCLUDES: ConsbucLm Menagemenl Fee • All Case Work , CIA Saroam5 mc110a Science Home Econom,cs. Muvc All. LlOrary. and lulu l,al Arly . Footl$e F." Feudemenl for Full NrlChen start....... _. _du , 1974SITE DEVELOPMENT COST Occupancy... Augustt 2525, 7975 $116,951.00 COSTINCLUDES: Genshucbon Managemenl Fee . Dnves . Wars . Pa,kmg . Llghlrng . On-Slfe and OIL Sue, Slim Samlary. antl Wale, Syalems TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST LLesa a,c"dul and allomay lees de" "Oanae3 s,le acguls,hm. and loose /u,nnu,ei $1,860,406.00 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT 80Office Plaza 23an1 Gratin Avenue HARMAN - TIBEDEAU - WEDGE Grt East Delron MmMgan 48021 1913t 779-9020 PORT HURON. MICHIGAN FU LTON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLETON MICHIGAN FLOOR PLAN Construction Duration..... 14 Months Start ................. dune 14. 1974 Occupancy _ _ ..... August 19, 1975 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. 2380' at'01 PIaZa zreol ,raem n.A,A kl Oarrol. Muci 48021 "1 /13-9020 BUILDING COST $25.53/sq. Ft. $1,394,151.00 54,591 square Feet COST INCLUDES. S,Vel . F Managemenl Fee • Vecuun' C,eao ""lazz . ilin." Par l.nA- . Ca reeled' A"" 9^5 lerrarZI GO,ridOr3 . Ceram,C i.le COr.lOO Wells FOOiy Wall Frn,5l,e5 . Frr CGr.y,l'on,ng HOI Weler HPel,ng BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT COST $156,036.00 COSTING LUDES vclron Managemenl Fee . e wor.Gasswo Ts Ann 1,, S. ,LL Movc Home Econo u, Induslna� ar a end A.Ir . FoaO $e/v,ce fgu,pmenl lar Fu,, I(rICAe� SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $145,706.00 COST INCLUDES. Conslrvclron Managemenl Fee . Pavetl Parx.ng . Dimes Walks • Wen $yslem . Se�Jary Sewe. Svs=^ • 1 gnlrng TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST Les arcn,reo and arrornev re o, e.nens.. sre acgu. vl,on and r ,,., e, $1,695,893.�00 ARCHITECT WIGEN TINCKNELL & ASSOCIATES. INC. .Sal\'A 11', .MP'.I II(,AN Ll I I i 1 1 1 1 11 1 A TEAM CONCEPT FOR EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTI CON CO -OR, INC. 10 E. Washington, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (608) 257-3377 �J i74Y0110 0111011 Ontlot Ave. lot Detrolt, Michigan 48021 1. Con Co -or, Inc.'s Article on "Team Concept of Construction Management" 2. Holt Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Committee. 3. Hemlock Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Committee. 4. Ingham County News Article on Holt School's Bid Opening. 5. State of Michigan, Department of Vocational Education letter from Mr. Robert Paullin to Warren Consolidated Schools. 6. Fulton Public School's Letter to Ingham County Medical Care Facility Building Comitte.e. 7. Con Co -or, Inc.'s Project List Dated March, 1977. 8. Detailed List of Services Performed. 9. Picture and Statistics of Recent Construction Projects: A. Ling Elementary School; Hemlock, Michigan B. Warren Career Prep Center; Warren, Michigan Sanilac Career Center; Sandusky, Michigan C. Marlette Community Middle School; Marlette, Michigan Fulton Middle School; Middleton, Michigan Subsidiary of Construction Coordinators, Inc. East Detroit, Michigan I* Washington Square (608) 2573377 DEFINITION: E. Washington, Suite 163, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 TEAM CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Construction Management is a method of construction by which the Owner appreciates cost savings, shortened duration, improved quality, and at the same time, is provided with total knowledge and accountability of his project. Con Co -or, Inc. acts as an Agent to the Owner, serving totally in his best interests. The service of a General Contractor is no longer required. In effect, the Owner becomes his own General Contractor with our Firm performing for the Owner all of the tasks traditionally the responsibility of the General Contractor. The role of the Architect is not altered, but complemented by Construction Management. PROPOSITION: The purpose of our Construction Management service is to make available to our Clients the construction knowledge and talent of our Firm in the area of Cost and Duration. APPLICATION: Con Co -or, Inc. offers a total Construction Management service from the Conceptual Phase through the Construction and Guarantee Phase. The overall responsibility and coordination of each project is assigned to a qualified Project Manager. Our Pre -Planning service, which is the first of our many services, offers our Clients assistance in determining building needs and establishing a realistic budget. We also assist the Owner in evaluation employ- ment of Architects and Engineers. Pre -Planning may not apply to School Districts who have already approved their bond issue and retained the services of an Architect and/or Engineer. All the other services of our Firm, however, are available irrespective of the degree of completion of the plans and specifications. The initial service in reference to the actual plans is our Value Engineering. We make recommendations to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. Value Engineering is performed extensively during both the Schematic and Preliminary Plan Phases. A manually prepared detail cost estimate is prepared from the preliminary plans for each division of work. It serves to provide cost control of the design at the early stages. When our Client says "This is the plan I want, and this is the cost I want to pay", then and only then does the Architect proceed with the working drawings. Incidentally, the bids received on over 60 bid projects to date have never exceeded our estimates. Both the Engineering & Construction Critical Path Schedules are prepared to provide work tasks continuity. CON CO -OR, INC. TEAM CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Page -2- The Instructions to Bidders is prepared from the Architect's working drawings to identify specific contractor responsibility. It is the intent of this document to identify the con- tractual obligation of contractors and suppliers who are directly performing on the project. A significant cost savings results with our method because we are eliminating duplicate and triplicate overhead and profit margins the conventional sub to sub to .general relationship encourages. No sales taxes are required on direct material purchases bytheOwner. Drawing completion priorities are identified so that phase bidding (Fast Tracking - starting construction before plans are completed) can start. This greatly reduces the duration of a project. Our generating of contractor bidding activity plays an important part and is one of the main reasons for the remarkable bidding record we have achieved. The contractors automatically bid more competitively when dealing direct with a School District. Another reason is all bids are publicly opened and read aloud which encourages greater competitive bidding. The estimate is used at this time as a comparison against proposals received to assure accuracy in bidding. All bids are summarized and joint award recommendations are made to the School Board by both the Architect and Con Co -or, Inc. Individual contracts are then preparedforall work to be performed on the project. During the Construction Phase, full-time experienced qualified supervision is assigned to the project by Con Co -or, Inc. The development of the site is a unique responsibility of our field superintendent as well as the coordination of all field activities. The general conditions, construction trailer, sanitary facilities, phone, etc. are coordinated through him. The calling of all contractor meetings and the recording of as built drawings are also the responsibility of our field supervision. Improved quality of construction is a definite advantage of Construction Management. Our Firm acting as an Agent for the Owner builds quality into your building. We are not there as a General Contractor would be - looking for ways to cut corners to increase his profit. The Construction Manager also is responsible to the Owner to coordinate contractors efforts when called back to correct work under warranty during the Guarantee Period. Con Co -or, Inc. performs all of our services for a lump sum fee, not a percentage agreement which amounts to a direct conflict of. interest. QUALIFICATIONS: Construction Coordinators, Inc. (Con Co -or, Inc.) is the originator of the Team Concept of Construction Management in Michigan for publicly funded projects. We are the first Construc- tion Management Firm to have constructed a School in that State. We are into our fifth year of operation and in the process of completing our 61st bidding project. We currently have over $51 Millions of construction in process. Our Firm is the first and only independent Construction Management Firm in Michigan. We are not affiliated with an architectural or construction firm in any way, and as such, can serve our Clients without conflicts of interest. We are the first and only firm to have obtained a "Construction Management" Performance Bond in accordance with Michigan's Municipal Finance Commission's Policy. We are the first and only Firm anywhere to have obtained "Construction Management" Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. The 10 to 20% cost savings (which is over and above our fee) is the highest achieved by any other Construction Management Firm. Constructior Coordinators, Inc.'s (Con Co -or, Inc.'s) total commitment to our Clients is the reason our Firm's "Lowest Cost for Highest Quality" achievement have been so outstanding. Our philosophy is to obtain for our Clients "A Dollar Value for a Dollar Spent". NOTE: Please review a copy of our Michigan Clients List to determine for yourself the Construction Management qualifications of our Firm. (Please refer to Construction Coordinators, Inc. when talking to Michigan Clients). "Oct Pub& S;!&00& OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT September 3, 1975 Mr. Herbert E. Harrington Administrator Ingham County Medical Care Facility 3882 Dobie Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 Dear Mr. Harrington: EDUCATION CENTER BUILDING 4610 Spahr Avenue Holt, Michigan 48842 Phone 517 694-0401 The Board of Education of the Holt Public Schools sought a Construction Manager to assist us in the construction of a $3,400,000 Middle School. Construction Coordinators, Inc„ of East Detroit was selected as the Construction Manager after an extensive search of available firms. We were assisted in this search by an expert in school building construction - Mr. Al. Buechner, who formerly headed the School Plant Planning Division of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for forty-one years. Construction Coordinators, Inc., joined us at a point in our planning in which the Architectural firm was proposing that a square foot cost of $34.00 to construct the building and a facility of approximately 60,000 sq. ft. could be built within the budget available. With the assistance of the Construction Management firm, the Board of Education instructed the Architect to plan a facility for $30.00 and 87,000 sq. ft. A long story made short, is that the building, now under construction, is being built for less than the $30.00 anticipated and has approximately 100,000 sq. ft. Its quality and design are comparable to any I have previously built. Mr. Herbert E. Harrington, September 3, 1975 - 2 - Construction Management has been most valuable to this School District in the early phases of planning. The indepth work of the Construction Manage- ment firm in value engineering and facility layout, is in my judgement, critical to achieving a total result from the Construction Management concept. We are presently in the construction phase of the building. The work is on schedule and well coordinated. I am especially impressed with the full-time supervision of the construction phase available under the Construction Management c oncept. Obviously, the Construction Management concept, where the Construction Management is a separate entity from the Architectural firm, (which, in my estimation, is the only justifiable and accountable method of utilizing Construction Management) is a potential source of conflict with the Architect's office. Construction Coordinators Inc., were very professional and effective in carefully confronting the conflict to keep a team relationship with the Architect. They confronted the Architect's cost parameters, design and engineering methods, but were successful in gaining commitment to their ideas and still "keeping the peace." I am convinced that the Construction Management concept independent of the Architectural firm is the only justifiable and accountable (to taxpayers) way to build a school building. I could elaborate on the critical issues, such as cost savings and value engineering, but space does not allow me to do so. Please be assured that records do exist which document these important results of utilizing the Con- struction Management concept. I would be happy to share the information we have available to support my statements. I have been involved in a number of large school construction projects with the traditional General Contractor concept. This concept is more work for the owner, however, it results in savings and functional design which far exceed the time commitment necessary to he a part of the team concept under Construction Management. Please contact me if I may be of any assistance to you in your decision making. Sincerely, Donald W. Shebuski, Ph. D. DWS:mw Superintendent of Schools HEMLOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEMLOCK, MICHIGAN 48626 September 3, 1975 Ingam County Medical Care Facility 3882 Dobie Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 Attention: Herbert E. Harrington Dear Mr. Harrington: I have been requested to supply you with information relative to our working relationship with Construction Coordinators. We have had a working relationship with Construction Coordinators over the past two years. Everything that was told to the Hemlock Board of Education and myself by Carl Tropf and Bud Decker prior to entering into a contract with these folks has happened. We have constructed everything we started out to do plus additional square footage and other smaller projects that were developed along the way to my complete satisfaction. Our relationship with Construction Coordinators has been excellent. During this period of time, all of our projects came in well below the cost estimates supplied by Construction Coordinators, especially those supplied by the architect. To tell you in a single letter all of the information needed to answer your many concerns and questions would be impossible, so I invite you to develop your concerns and call me. All I can do is relate to you our feelings with regard to our projects. Sincerely yours, i L. M. Gariglio Superintendent lmg/fn SUPERINTENDENT - 642.8088 0 HIGH SCHOOL - 642-5590 0 MIDDLE SCHOOL - 642-8870 0 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 642-8480 3 M School building is $300,000 ahead With bids let in the third phase for the 8-9 school it appears there will be $300,000 left for remodeling at the Holt High school library. The Holt Board of Education last night awarded bids in the amount of $1,668,662 . They included such major contracts as concrete, carpentry, roof construction, flooring, electrical, plumbing and air distribution. . Dr. Donald Shebuski, superintendent of schools, said, "Based on our estimates that phase of the project is about $300,000 ahead at this point. This includes the acceptance of all the alternates.' These include a larger gym, an acoustical deck and folding partitions in the gym, terrazzo in the corridors, a vaulted ceiling in the library and a security system in the building. At this point the size of the building is close to 100,000 square feet. A year ago the architect had told the board that with the money alloted the building would be 55,000 square feet. Shebuski is enthusiastic about the construction management approach to the building which has realized these savings. There is one phase left in the bidding. This includes carpeting, furniture, bleachers and other gym equipment. Bids were also opened yesterday on the sewer for the school. The township will pay for the lift station and the school will pay for the balance of the project. These have been turned over to the township engineer for study. At the site, the steel is to be delivered today and the footings will be poured later this week. In other action the board last night turned down the request of the Lansing Capitals to play their football games on the Holt High school field. This is con- sistent with previous decisions by the board to not allow outside teams to use the field. Robert Benge was ap- proved as head wrestling coach. He has been assistant coach STATE OF MICHIGAN aDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Vocational -Technical Education Service JOHN W. PORTER Superintendent of Box 928, Lansing, Michigan 48904 Public Instruction November 1, 1974 Dr. Olin L. Adams, Jr. Warren Consolidated Schools 29900 Lorraine Blvd. Warren, MI 48093 Dear Dr. Adams: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. GORTON RIETHMILLER President JAMES F. O'NEIL Vice President DR. MICHAEL J. DEEB Secretary BARBARA A. DUMOUCHELLE Treasurer MARILYN JEAN KELLY ANNETTA MILLER WILLIAM A. SEDERBURG EDMUND F. VANDETTE GOV. WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN Ex-Officio I have just received the bid study for the Career Prep Center prepared by Construction Coordinators, Inc. I am pleased to see that under your leadership your people, in conjunction with St. Cyr Architect and Associates and Construction Coordinators, Inc., have in fact held to the original building estimate established a year and a half ago. I feel that congratulations are in order, since the bids as received reflect a cost savings of 20 percent on your building based on state- wide averages. As you know, traditionally, the cost of construction in the urban setting has exceeded out -state costs by 10 to 15 percent. Therefore, it is my opinion that in actuality Warren Consolidated School District has reduced the cost of the Career Prep Center by ap- proximately 30 percent, thus providing the type of stewardship of taxpayers' dollars which I am sure the constituents of Warren Consol- idated Schools desire. I have enjoyed greatly working with you and your staff on this project and look forward to a continued relationship in the future. Sincerel" Robert J. Paullin Occupational Specialist Planning Unit RJP/ss cc: Warren Crandell Al Bracciano n ERR INTO N EL EMi ENT ARY 236-7300 M'DOLETON ELEMENTARY 236-7246 MAPLE RAPIDS ELEMENTARY 682-4350 / 2/2'✓(N'Y // �(.'Y NYWL� MIDDLETON, PERRINTON, MAPLE RAPIDS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION MIDDLETON, MICHIGAN 48856 September 22, 1975 Ingham County Medical Care Facility 3882 Uobie Okemos, MI 48864 To Whom This May Concern: SUPERINTENDENT 236-7233 HIGH SCHOOL PRIaCIPAL 236-72O The Fulton Board of Education and Administration decided to take the Construction Management route because the Superintendent on two previous instances of school construction had encountered increasing costs through the General Contractor system. In fact on the two previous occasions there wasn't sufficient monies available to properly equip the school with furniture and other supplies because additional costs were added as the work progressed. Construction Management guaranteed that a facility of equal capacity and quality could be constructed for approximately 10% less than through the conventional methods of General Contracting. The Construction Management group whose official name is the con- struction Coordinators of East Detroit is a group of men who are experienced in their work. They are men who have had a number of years of experience as contractors and architects. They have learned through experience and realize the necessity of satisfying their clients, as in order to be successful you must have a happy and satisfied customer. In order for Construction Management to be successful you must acquire a number of subcontractors to contract on the various phases of the work. This is the main concept of construction management whereby you entice mane contractors to bid on the various trades. This we were able to accomplish. They made numerous calls to interested contractors and thus we had more bidders on the project than we would ordinarily have had if it would have been constructed under ordinary conditions. Our architect estimated that the cost per sq. ft. of construction would cost us around $32.00 to $34.00. Through the efforts of the Construc- tion Coordinators we were able to construct the Middle School for approx- imately $26.89 per sq. ft., which was a considerable saving for the district. During these inflationary times it is of utmost importance to build school facilities whenever savings of this proportion can be made. Yo rs truly, i Mr. Waino S. Pihl, Sup't. WP/mw Fulton Schools Subsidiary of Construction Coordinators, Inc. East Detroit, Michigan Washington Square (608) 257.3377 Co.,,r...�na„ � ,d.•�aro� o�J E. Washington, Suite 163, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 WISCONSIN PROJECT LIST - MARCH, 1977 Niagara Schools New Elementary $1.4 Million Dr. Herbert J. Grover, Administrator (715) 251-3592 Port Wing Schools New Jr./Sr. High School $1.45 Million Mr. Lawrence V. Lampsa, Administrator (715) 774-3361 Cadott Schools New Elementary School $1.2 Million Mr. Edward D. Ludwig, Administrator (715) 289-4211 Omro Schools New Middle School $1.2 Million Mr. Lewis Drobnick, Administrator (414) 685-5666 Wisconsin Rapids Schools New High School $10.3 Million Renovation to Existing High School $1.0 Million Mr. Thomas Lenk, Administrator (715) 423-1720 Mr. Lee Kauth, Business Manager (715) 423-1720 Gratiot Office Plaza (313) 779.9020 0 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS INC. 23801 Gratiot Ave. East Detroit, Michigan 48021 DETAILED LIST OF SERVICES PERFORMED I. CONCEPTUAL PHASE A. Assist The Owner In 1. In determining building needs. 2. In establishing a realistic budget. 3. In applying for State approvals. 4. In obtaining voter approval. 5. In evaluating employment of architects and engineers. (Not applicable to School Districts who have hired an Architect and obtained funding) II. DESIGN PHASE A. Value Engineering 1. Critique architect's design regarding construction systems, material availability and usage, duration restraints, etc. 2. Compliments Architect - cost and duration only. 3. Provides total Owner knowledge - allows better decision making after all facts are known. 4. No other firm participates to such a great degree. B. Cost Estimate (detailed by each trade activity) 1. From preliminary drawings - make decisions early. 2. Manual - unique to your project - not computerized, which is too generalized. 3. Bids received have never exceeded total estimate on 61 bid projects. 4. Professional consultants used - no extra cost to Owner. C. Prepare Critical Path Schedule on Engineering & Cost Evaluation Tasks 1. Coordinates Owner, Architect and C.M. responsibilities. 2. Both graph and calendar schedules. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. DETAILED LIST OF SERVICES PERFORMED PAGE -2- III. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE A. Prepare Advance Purchase Schedule on Critical Delivery Items B. Pre -order - Direct to Owner - Mark-up and Sales Tax Saving C. Coordinate and Follow-up of Shop Drawings Interface and Manufacturer Delivery Schedule D. Prepare Cash Flow Chart - More Accurate Termination of Investments E. Total Owner Control and Accountability, Each Process Documented and Approvals Obtained Before Proceeding IV. BIDDING PHASE A. Instructions to Bidders 1. Break the project down into 50-70 divisions of work - every area of work defined - no consolidating of trades which results in higher costs. 2. Reduce subcontractor to subcontractor participation - makes all work contracted directly to Owner - eliminates double and triple mark-up. 3. Allows for smaller more competitive contractors participation. a. pinpoints responsibility to perform on schedule. b. both graph & calendar C.P.M. schedules included in bidding documents. 4. Many divisions are direct material purchases by Owner - no taxes. B. Increased Bid Activity 1. Individual prime contractors replace general contractor. 2. Owner now receives low bid in each division of work. 3. Allows accurate initial bidding - no sham bidding. 4. Nothing left to chance - review bid inquiries and participation prior to actual bid date. (Personally invite 300-500 contractors.) 5. Considerable contractor following. C. Participates in Public Sealed Bid Opening D. Prepares Summary of All Bids Received E. Make Award Recommendations Along with Architect F. Prepares A.I.A. Contracts LING ELEMENTRY SCHOOL HEMLOCK • MICHIGAN BUILDING COST $19.13/Sq. Ft. $953,872.00 49,876 Square Feet COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . ElectHc Heal . Air Condilmem, . Cavity Masonry Wells . vacuum System Folding Partitions a Fully Carpeted . Thermo Roof Insulation . Insulated Glass . Epoxy Wall Finishes SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $112,697.00 COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Drives . Walks Paved Asphalt Parking . Lighting . Site Utilities TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST (Less architect and attorney fees and loose furniture) $1,066,569.00 FLOOR PLAN Construction Duration ............ 8 Months Start ............................. August 15, 1974 Occupancy .......................... April 15, 1975 Divisions of work bid ...........................49 (Direct material purchase .................12) Total number of bids received .................. 291 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT DOUGLAS C. MORRIS Gratiot Office AleARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES 21 Gratiot Avenue ue East Detroit, Michigan 49021 BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 1313)779-9020 WARREN CAREER PREP CENTER (e WARREN, MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Construction Duration .......... . 11 Months Start ............... October2, 1974 Occupancy....... September 2, 1975 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING COST $24.971sq. Ft. $1,598,221.00 64,000Square Feet COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Heating, Vent and Air Conditioning . Cavity Masonry Walls . Demountable Walls Fully Carpeted . Thermo Root Insulation . Tempered Glass . Epoxy Wall Finishes . Steel Bearing . Sound Acoustical . Built-in Equipment . Automatic Door Openers . Alarm System . Green House . Architect tee SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $275,082.00 COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Drives .Walks Paved Asphalt Parking . Lighting . Site Utilities Architect fee TOTAL PROJECT 1 CONSTRUCTION COST (Less attorney tee and vocational equipment) $1 ,873,303.00 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT Gratiol office Plaza ST. CYR ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES 23801 Detroit. Avenue LIVONIA, MICHIGAN East Detroit. Avenue 48021 1313) 779-9020 SANILAC CAREER CENTER SANDUSKY MICHIGAN BUILDING COST $23.281sq. Ft. $1,198,928,00 51 ,501 Square Feet COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Folding Petition. . �Graphics Carpeted Classrooms . Epoxy Wall Finishes . Spacial . Built In Case Work . Air Conditioning e _ Propane System . Automatic Door Openers . Green -�>•-" �_ _— r House . Architect Fee Construction Duration. ........... 101/2 Months Start .................. October 3, 1974 Occupancy............ August 11, 1975 SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $130,890.00 COSTINCLUDES: Construction Management Fee . Paved Parking . Drives . Walks . Lighting . Arandteot Fee TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST (Less attorney fee, bond expenses, site acquisition, special equipment and loose furniture( $1,329,818.00 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT Gratiot Office PIUS WIGEN TINCKNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. 23E01 Gratiol Avenue SAGINAW, MICHIGAN East card I, Michigan 48021 (313) 779-9020 MARLETTE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL ] p , ^ a It 'p FLOOR PLAN MARLETTE • MICHIGAN BUILDING COST $27.01/Sq. Ft $1,567,143.00 58,000Square Feet COST INCLUDES. — COnslm,ICa�,a nrt .rs P,f1,1 Lillre", ssaooames . eeaae c/oa(tlmg a . (aso ale^ G Bess . BncA Wall Fmsnes •e C I'll Bell _ _ I 1'n ,u9lroul • An C-111 �On, nd .Cle11r1C Haal Construction Duration 14 Months BUILT - IN EQUIPMENT COST $176,312.00 COST INCLUDES'. Con.simmm, Management Fee . All Case WorA 1Classrooms lesude Scrence Home Economics. Musc All Lmla/yand mtluSlnelArls . FoodSa/vlce EOwpment for F Wl Nrtchen Start ........... .June3, 1974 SITE DEVELOPMENT COST Occupancy... August 25, 1975 $116,951 .00 COSTINCLUDEs: CnsvIe lion Management Fee a Drives . Wallis . Falling . Lighting . On Site and OilSiteSlo/m Samlary. and Water Systems TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST ,Less a/crnleel and aVorney tees- Fond erpensee. vre sc,irsobfn and lease Immrurel $1,860,406.00 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT Gtatwt Oltice plaza HARMAN - TIBEDEAU - WEDGE 23801 Gtabot Avenge East Debm1. Mmnigan 48021 PORT HURON. MICHIGAN 1313) 779-M20 FU LTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 MIDDLETON -MICHIGAN FLOOR PLAN Construction Duration..... 14 Months Start ................. JDne 14, 1974 Occupancy.......... August 19, 1975 BUILDING COST $25.53/Sq. Ft. $1,394,151.00 54,591 Square Feet COSTINCL U DES. ConArucbon Managemenl Fee . Vacuvm Clean cg System . ... fang. C",- . e cr,"''I Classroom. lcl,rf CO/aidOas . Ceramic ,11 Corr.do Walls . cta,Wan finµ.,$ AlConfrtomny n .e plc • Hal Wete, Hearing BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT COST $156,036.00 COSTINCLUDES C"Fdrin,r Managem, I1n Case , l,da,asvouTs .ncl A11 S. 1,n Music Home ECDnom¢s lndusml Arb antl Arli • LfOd SC/v,Ce Fpuipmen( lnr Lvn F.ICnen SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $145,706.00 COSTINCLUDEs. Cons(+um do Managemenl Fee . Paved Farli rig . D, v11 Wallis . Weu System . S....... Sewer S,""I Lgnhng TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST Less a.. _ and Brio -rev e .�._..pe nz sne aede�s �mn aria ,.„ $1 ,695,893/.00rn CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORS, INC. ARCHITECT G,ardt olt,ef Fraifa WIGEN TINCKNELL &ASSOCIATES. INC. l\ I� DbO G/abol Avenue s Michigan 48021 SeAt;INrAA1'..A1IL'.I 11(IAN "n 119-9020 I