Services

AG|CM is a full service, professional construction management and estimating firm providing services for every phase of your project. Our dedicated professionals consistently meet the client’s needs.

Select a service segment below to see what services we offer.

Select a service bundle below to see what services are provided with each.

Program Management

The overall management of a capital improvement construction program, which may be composed of one or more projects, must be organized to complement one another in order to achieve a long-term objective. AG|CM is hired to work closely with the design team to see that the program is coordinated to meet the owner’s requirements. AG|CM endeavors to keep the projects in the program planned, designed, and delivered to meet the approved schedule and budget. See below for more details on the services included.
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Project Management

The professional management of a construction project progresses from the design phase through construction closeout and into maintenance and operations using industry standard integrated systems and procedures for the purpose of accomplishing the intended design and construction objectives. AG|CM is hired to represent the owner so that the design and construction quality meets the needs of the owner, while coming in on time and within budget. See below for more details on the services included.
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Preconstruction Services

Preconstruction services encompasses a series of activities, processes, and insights to establish the foundation for a successful project prior to the actual start of construction. AG|CM is hired to gather and analyze information about the project to help stakeholders make the best-informed decisions. This allows for decreased risk, improved efficiency, and greater success for achieving the desired project scope within budget and on time. See below for more details on the services included.
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Construction Management

The professional management of a construction project from construction startup through occupation and into maintenance and operations. AG|CM is hired to utilize construction best practices are implemented and the project is constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. See below for more details on the services included.
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Planning Phase

Design Phase

Construction Phase

Close Out Phase

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Facilities Conditions Assessment (FCA)

This service requires an onsite observation to document assessment of the current condition and needs of an existing facility including its site work, buildings, and systems. AG|CM will provide a cost estimate for repair or replacement making recommendations based on life cycle costs, capacity, and utilization analysis to meet the owner’s goals.

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Master Planning Programming

Master planning is the programming of multiple phased projects with integrated and complementary functions on the same or contiguous sites to fulfill the requirements of an extensive program. AG|CM will research and comprehensively detail the project factors to lay down a clear framework of the criteria that must be met. A tool the owner can use for future capital improvements, master planning acts as a “road map” giving direction on how the property improvements can grow in an orderly manner.

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Feasibility Analysis

An assessment of the technical, economic, legal, and operational aspects of a project or program to determine its practicality. This is a valuable tool to better understand the Owner’s overall desired program.

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Procurement Development and Oversight

In the procurement and selection of the design team and contractor, AG|CM will provide development of solicitation documents, review of qualification submissions, assistance with evaluation, score and selection, and contract review. Most crucial is an understanding of all project delivery method options and ensuring contractor participation in the bid process.

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Master Budgeting and Scheduling

An executive level estimate of capital and time required to take a construction project from initiation to occupation. The master schedule represents the timing and relationship of all major deliverables to establish the baseline. The master budget includes all associated costs and expenses that are accrued during the building process.

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Master Budgeting and Scheduling

An executive level estimate of capital and time required to take a construction project from initiation to occupation. The master schedule represents the timing and relationship of all major deliverables to establish the baseline. The master budget includes all associated costs and expenses that are accrued during the building process.

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Cost Estimating

A crucial component of the design phase, accurate and detailed cost estimates allow stakeholders to determine the financial feasibility of the project and make informed decisions regarding available resources. AG|CM considers cost factors such as labor costs, material prices, equipment rentals, and subcontractor fees, to develop realistic budgets and try to reduce supply chain shortages.

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Constructability Review

An evaluation of the construction documents for clarity, consistency, completeness and ease of construction. Constructability Reviews ask, “Can this project realistically be constructed according to the current design, and will it meet the Owner’s desired outcome?”

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Value Engineering

The goal of value engineering is to control cost without sacrificing scope or functionality of the project. Value engineering determines

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 “How to best achieve the intended function, reliability, and performance at the minimum cost throughout the life of the project.”
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Design Management and Oversight

Management of the design process on behalf of the Owner to ensure design is aligned to the Owner’s needs, adheres to the design schedule, and is within budget.

Procurement Development and Oversight

Assisting with the procurement and selection of the design team and contractor. Services include development of solicitation documents, review of qualification submissions, assistance with evaluation, score and selection, and contract review. Most crucial is an understanding of all project delivery methods and ensuring contractor participation in the bid.

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Quality Assurance/ Observations

Quality Assurance involves ensuring the contractor is implementing and executing their own quality control program. AG|CM is there to observe the daily work on the Owner’s behalf to ensure the standards established in the plans and specifications are maintained.

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Project Control

Project Control ultimately comes down to documentation of the project’s progress and status. Effective use of controls will help clearly define project status at a given point in time via the monitoring and reporting of project actions, issues, risks, programs, budgets, costs, external influences, and performance.

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Procurement Development and Oversight

Assisting with the procurement and selection of the design team and contractor. Services include development of solicitation documents, review of qualification submissions, assistance with scoring and selection, and contract review. Most crucial is an understanding of all project delivery methods and ensuring contractor participation in the bid.

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Master Budgeting and Scheduling

Master Budget and Scheduling is monitored and controlled through regular project meetings with the Owner, design team, and contractor to make sure all scope and budget items are within acceptable limits and any “surprises” on the horizon are addressed before they become a problem.

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Onsite Management

The oversight of an ever-evolving construction site requires someone to act as the eyes and ears of the Owner in the field. A boots-on-the-ground approach to managing projects and engaging with physical work provides better visibility of the budget, schedule, and quality in real-time.

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Change Order Management

Change Order Management ultimately involves overseeing changes to the project in conformance with the contract. As the Owner’s representative, AG|CM must understand the contract and document how such changes will affect the project. We will ultimately track approved/submitted changes, and those coming down the pipeline.

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Final Inspection Coordination

Prior to substantial completion, AG|CM works with the contractor to arrange and schedule the agency inspections necessary to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy. AG|CM will then lead the review team in an organized manner throughout the building inspecting each space or room.

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Punch List Management

The Punch List is a list of items identified during the final inspection that do not conform to contract specifications and quality expectations of the Owner. AG|CM will monitor this list and ensure all items are appropriately resolved by the contractor prior to project close-out.

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Closeout Deliverables

A closeout checklist includes all contractually required deliverables to achieve substantial completion, such as record documents, warranties, certifications, and operations & maintenance manuals. AG|CM will ensure all closeout documents are obtained and delivered to the Owner.

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Construction Audit

A post-construction audit is conducted to ensure costs were incurred and billed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and that work performed was in accordance to contact documents.

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