Value Engineering:
This issue can be the single most important activity in managing the investment risk of a project. TarDeco Design Build maintains an active quality control program to provide the client with choices for obtaining optimum value without losing quality. Throughout the project we work to provide value engineering including the following items:
• Work with consultants at all steps to develop choices for value savings.
• Ensure that all project activities directly relate to project goals and objectives.
• Evaluate each cost in terms of its value to the project as a whole.
• Analyze building solutions that have capital cost implications.
• Implement pre-contract cost control services to all phases of the project.
Construction Cost Estimating and Budgeting:
Early budgeting is an essential tool for managing the project. TarDeco design build views cost estimating & construction budget management as essential functions of effective project management. Whether for a residential or commercial project, one of our first tasks is to ensure an accurate construction budget and include all soft costs to develop a total project budget which is part of the construction budgeting process. We prepare a critical cost analysis of requirements and set targets to meet project goals. Utilizing sophisticated cost management systems, we track all documents and costs from initial budgeting through project completion, controlling variances to ensure on-budget delivery.
• Develop a construction project budget as early as possible
• Analyze project requirements and drawings to verify the scope
• Oversee contractor in the performance of detailed line-item construction project cost estimation
• Prepare soft cost budget including all consultants
• Analyze utility, permitting, testing, and inspection costs
• Establish FF&E design and budget
• Determine and analyze cash flow requirements
• Oversee value-engineering and improvements in cost and schedule
• Implement ongoing controls for real-time tracking of cost impacts