MEC&F Expert Engineers : CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Thursday, November 20, 2014

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES



Construction
Construction Systemic Services
Construction Management
Construction Management/General Contracting
METROPOLITAN is one of the largest construction manager-for-fee companies in the country, as well as one of the largest program managers in the country. METROPOLITAN also serves as a general contractor on restoration/building envelope projects and tenant improvement projects throughout the country for a variety of clients.

Owner's Representative/Construction Management
METROPOLITAN's Owner's Representative services cover every phase of a project from preconstruction to closeout. Through pre-construction, METROPOLITAN assists clients with program definition, A/E selection, budget, contractor selection, and schedule milestones. During the construction phase, METROPOLITAN manages the contract administration process to ensure all parties perform contractual duties. METROPOLITAN's claims experience uniquely qualifies our staff to anticipate problems and provide technical solutions to project challenges. Finally, project closeout is often the most difficult phase of a project, and METROPOLITAN has systems in place to ensure punchlist items are identified and completed in a timely fashion, and closeout administration runs smoothly.
Program Management
METROPOLITAN serves as a program manager to oversee a group of related projects in a coordinated manner so that clients can gain economies of scale and project controls are consistent across multiple projects. Coordinated program management offers benefits that are not available when projects are managed individually, as resources are harmonized and prioritized across projects to lower the overall costs and risks of a program. METROPOLITAN clients are very pleased with the results of using METROPOLITAN for program management as evidenced by repeat business for years.
Cost to Complete Studies
Expertise and experience with all facets of construction and types of projects couple to develop the most accurate and reliable cost to complete estimates. In our Cost to Complete studies, we factor in items such as status at remaining buyout, scope of self-performing work, general conditions, realistic remaining contract durations, premiums for any anticipated delays, and other direct/indirect costs.
Project Relets & Bidding
METROPOLITAN identifies a qualified field of bidders and prepares a comprehensive bid package to promote a competitive bidding environment. METROPOLITAN conducts on site pre-bid meetings to answer questions and to ensure that bidders are familiar with project conditions. Once the bids are in hand, METROPOLITAN evaluates the results and prepares a bid review report for the Surety’s consideration.
Project Monitoring & Funds Control
On projects where our client is funding a contractor, our experienced personnel in construction and accounting can monitor project completion, ensure receipt of funds from the project owner and monitor proper disbursement of funds to subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, labor unions, etc.
Feasibility Studies
Before technical development and project implementation, METROPOLITAN can conduct research and investigation to support the decision making process behind your real estate development and construction plans. With both costs and value in mind, METROPOLITAN can provide feasibility studies for technical and schedule objectives. METROPOLITAN offers seasoned engineers and environmental professionals in civil/structural design, environmental remediation, superfund and state programs, Brownfield redevelopment, facility decontamination, LSP/PG/PE services, risk assessment and regulatory negotiations.
Schedule & Impact Analysis
METROPOLITAN prepares and/or reviews construction impact claims to identify and quantify delay events and its impact to overall project completion. Our analysis will include an evaluation of causation and liability to determine the party or parties responsible for the delays as well as quantification of damages and allocation to the responsible parties.
LEED Assessment & Certification
Whether working with the architect to determine which LEED credits to pursue or facilitating the LEED Certification process, our on-staff LEED Consultants work to ensure your LEED project will achieve the desired level of certification.
Commissioning
Commissioning (both process and technical) services include pre-design support services, construction phase support, on-site inspection services, retro-commissioning services, claim support services, evaluation of HVAC performance, indoor air quality (IAQ) testing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) contract document peer review and more. METROPOLITAN is a premier provider of commissioning services globally.
Construction Claim Analysis
METROPOLITAN is an industry leader in construction claim analysis due to our extensive experience on distressed projects and in all aspects of disputes relating to schedule delays, differing site conditions, inefficiencies, design and/or construction defects, mal-administration, lost profits, etc.
Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony
METROPOLITAN supports our clients with consistent, objective investigations, analysis and reporting. In the event of litigation, our team of qualified professionals is able to provide expert testimony and assist with preparations for depositions, mediations, arbitration or trials.
Construction Estimating
Combined with years of experience, our construction estimating experts utilize On-Screen Takeoff® and Xactimate® software, as well as RS Means Cost Data to derive accurate estimates whether analyzing replacement costs or new building costs.
General Construction Project Consulting
METROPOLITAN provides pre-construction and construction services to implement project controls such as project scheduling, estimating, cost control, document control, risk management, compliance management, forecasting, asset management and owner's engineering services.
Construction Due Diligence
Property Condition Assessments
METROPOLITAN’s PCA experts assess building system’s physical condition, general code compliance, capacities/adequacies, repair and maintenance issues, and identification of potential environmental contaminants. METROPOLITAN follows the ASTM PCA assessment guidelines. METROPOLITAN provides consistent, quality reporting to our clients.
Loss Control
METROPOLITAN can assist insurers in managing risk and reducing exposure to construction defect losses on all types of projects. Our loss control services center on the insured’s management culture and risk reduction strategies. These services generally include site inspections and evaluations of project controls, project management, quality control/quality assurance programs and safety programs. Additional services as noted below can also be provided as needed. Through these services, it is METROPOLITAN’s goal to build an understanding of potential construction defect issues with the insured and to provide value to both the insurer and insured by recommending areas of improvement to reduce loss exposure.
Loan Monitoring
From pre-construction to job completion, METROPOLITAN offers fact-based information for lending professionals and investors. In support of our clients, METROPOLITAN reviews budgets, work schedules, compliance requirements and provides progress reports, observation and assessments of disbursement invoices and payments.
Forensics
Surety Claims
METROPOLITAN assists contract surety providers in managing payment and performance bond claims throughout the United States.  We specialize in traditional engineering consulting as well as completion contracting services.  METROPOLITAN's highly experienced management team treats every file with a constant sense of urgency in order to add value and mitigate surety loss.
Property Claims
METROPOLITAN provides independent forensic investigations for first-party property damage claims. METROPOLITAN specializes in commercial and personal lines/large loss (CAT). METROPOLITAN has registered professional engineers in all states of the contiguous United States and Mexico. METROPOLITAN can provide reports, repair protocols and cost estimates in an expedited time frame when needed.
Construction Defect
METROPOLITAN helps insurers and insured parties manage construction defect claims by investigating the nature and extent of damage caused by substandard work, design and material deficiencies, as well as geotechnical problems. METROPOLITAN also evaluates plaintiff declarations to determine if costs are reasonable. We help our clients assess responsibility and assign liability. METROPOLITAN excels at surveying building envelope conditions, not to mention more complex commercial and industrial construction predicaments.
Contract Claims
Because METROPOLITAN is so versed in the preparation of construction claims, we offer an invaluable service in reviewing the merits of claim submissions and often are able to settle dispute matters before they proceed to arbitration or litigation.
Air Quality
Asbestos
Lead
Mold
METROPOLITAN has extensive experience in managing mold claims and remediation of mold. If you are an insurance company and need a cause and origin assessment, or are a property owner or manager and need sampling, remedial protocol preparation and monitoring or post-remediation sampling, METROPOLITAN is able to assist.
Vapor Intrusion Investigations & Remediation
METROPOLITAN conducts soil vapor and indoor air sampling, risk analysis, mitigation design and installation including sub slab depressurization systems (SSDS).
Indoor Air Quality Assessments
Multiple state certified consultants that are experts regarding general Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) parameters, Asbestos, Lead, Mold, PCBs and VOCs are on the METROPOLITAN team.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Services
METROPOLITAN provides consulting services regarding Greenhouse Gas reduction, carbon footprinting and stack testing.
Industrial Hygiene
We have industrial hygienists with global expertise regarding air quality/noise/odor assessment and control, facility decontamination design and risk assessment.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
To support insurance carriers and other clients with consistent, objective reporting that is legally defensible is one of our core services. In the event of litigation, our team of qualified professionals is able to assist with subrogation support, deposition proceedings, cross-examination assistance and actual court testimony. Our track record speaks for itself.
Insurance Support
Environmental Insurance Support
Pollution Cause & Origin Investigations
METROPOLITAN can support your internal investigation processes by obtaining loss background information via interviews and site visits and by providing an expedited opinion of origin & causation and magnitude with respect to jurisdiction and applicable regulation, and response status.
Pollution Claim Management
METROPOLITAN will proactively manage covered losses or in some instances those approaching retentions. We interface with insureds, vendors and regulators to ensure response is cost effective, appropriate, properly rendered and timely.
Remedial Option Feasibility Analysis
Seasoned professionals at METROPOLITAN can provide soil and groundwater remediation, Superfund and state programs, Brownfield redevelopment, facility decontamination, LSP/PG/PE services, risk assessment & regulatory negotiations.
Third Party Impact Investigations
METROPOLITAN assists insurance companies with environmental and construction claims that cover everything from a hazardous materials release to a construction defect. Nationwide, METROPOLITAN acts as the eyes and ears of our clients to get the details needed to settle claims.
Environmental Loss Control
METROPOLITAN assists carriers with targeted loss control services including surveys and audits for ongoing exposures, underwriting assistance for proposed exposures, and hands on modeling for program implementation.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
We support insurance carriers and other clients with consistent, objective reporting that is legally defensible. In the event of litigation, our team of qualified professionals is able to assist with subrogation support, deposition proceedings, cross-examination assistance and court testimony.
Energy
Energy Management Consulting
Sustainable Energy Services
Our experts will develop corporate emissions inventories, carbon footprinting and reduction, energy management, energy and lighting audits, energy and economic analysis and LEED certification.
Green Building
METROPOLITAN’s sustainability consultants for building construction focus largely on the energy performance of a building: how much energy will be needed to heat, cool, or otherwise power a building, and how efficiently this energy can be recycled. METROPOLITAN also consults on the source of the energy if it will be from an alternative source. For clients who want to go green with an existing building, METROPOLITAN offers consulting focused on reducing environmental impact without making major structural changes. METROPOLITAN effectively assesses uses of water and energy in order to improve the building’s carbon footprint and cut utility bills. METROPOLITAN works with Architects to help determine which Green Building LEED credits to pursue and can facilitate the LEED Certification process. Our staff has experience working in several certification processes such as Green Globes, CALGreen, LEED and the ICC’s Green Building Code.
Energy Cause & Origin Investigation & Analysis
METROPOLITAN can analyze energy and energy-related business claims including oil and petrochemical, offshore drilling facilities, power generation and utilities, chemical, process industries, construction and mining.
Loss Control
METROPOLITAN identifies energy, cost to remedy and energy-related operational hazards by performing comprehensive risk evaluations. Following that, we recommend solutions to mitigate exposure. And, of course, we know cost is a big factor when determining the best course of action; so cost to remedy is provided as well.
Cost to Remedy
Energy Permitting & Feasibility Analysis
Energy Permitting & Feasibility Analysis
Worldwide expertise to conduct solar and wind impact studies, surveys & assessments as well as siting, licensing & permitting including archaeological studies and rare, threatened & endangered species consultation.
Electrical/Mechanical Services
Emergency Response
Energy Management System Design, Installation and Support Services
Equipment Startups
Power Controls Retrofitting
Electrical Wiring Install/Repair/Upgrades
Energy Management System Operation & Maintenance Training
Engineering
Design/PE Specialties
Civil
METROPOLITAN provides civil engineering services on projects of all types and sizes. METROPOLITAN provides a wide range of civil engineering needs that include comprehensive land development, comprehensive site development, professional report, stormwater management, drainage plans, transportation and traffic services, construction services and forensic services. METROPOLITAN successfully completes a variety of civil engineering projects nationwide.
Structural
METROPOLITAN, provides structural engineering services throughout the country. Structural engineering services include a multitude of project types, structural building design, historic renovation, damage assessments & investigations and forensic services.



Owner's Representative
METROPOLITAN's Owner Representative services cover every phase of a project from pre-construction to closeout. Through pre-construction, METROPOLITAN assists clients with program definition, Architect/Engineer selection, budget, contractor selection, value engineering and schedule milestones. During the construction phase, METROPOLITAN manages the contract administration process to ensure all parties perform contractual duties relating to safety, quality and overall contract compliance. METROPOLITAN's claims experience uniquely qualifies our staff to anticipate problems and provide technical solutions to project challenges. Finally, project closeout is often the most difficult phase of a project, and METROPOLITAN has systems in place to ensure punchlist items are identified and completed in a timely fashion, and closeout administration runs smoothly and quickly.
Construction Management
Construction Management/General Contracting
METROPOLITAN is one of the largest construction manager-for-fee companies in the country, as well as one of the largest program managers in the country. METROPOLITAN also serves as a general contractor on restoration/building envelope projects and tenant improvement projects throughout the country for a variety of clients.

Owner's Representative/Construction Management
METROPOLITAN's Owner's Representative services cover every phase of a project from preconstruction to closeout. Through pre-construction, METROPOLITAN assists clients with program definition, A/E selection, budget, contractor selection, and schedule milestones. During the construction phase, METROPOLITAN manages the contract administration process to ensure all parties perform contractual duties. METROPOLITAN\'s claims experience uniquely qualifies our staff to anticipate problems and provide technical solutions to project challenges. Finally, project closeout is often the most difficult phase of a project, and METROPOLITAN has systems in place to ensure punchlist items are identified and completed in a timely fashion, and closeout administration runs smoothly.
Program Management
METROPOLITAN serves as a program manager to oversee a group of related projects in a coordinated manner so that clients can gain economies of scale and project controls are consistent across multiple projects. Coordinated program management offers benefits that are not available when projects are managed individually, as resources are harmonized and prioritized across projects to lower the overall costs and risks of a program. METROPOLITAN clients are very pleased with the results of using METROPOLITAN for program management as evidenced by repeat business for years.
Tenant Improvement
METROPOLITAN provides commercial interior contracting throughout the country for a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes. We complete office tenant improvements for both high-end build outs as well as more moderate designs. Our portfolio also includes retail and restaurant spaces for national tenants and local outlets, as well as healthcare improvements for outpatient facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals. METROPOLITAN’s tenant improvement group is in a class by itself in the industry, as evidenced by our satisfied client base and repeat customers.
Reconstruction/Restoration
METROPOLITAN provides restoration contracting to a wide range of clients to restore property damage that results from any number of problems, some of which include expansive soils, water infiltration through the building envelope, frozen pipes, wind, hail, and construction defects. If water damage leads to mold growth, METROPOLITAN’s environmental specialists can properly assess affected areas, abate mold per state and federal regulations, and cure any air quality issues. METROPOLITAN also works with insurance carriers, when necessary, to provide detailed damage information as required by the individual insurer.
Completion Contracting
METROPOLITAN provides completion contracting services on projects of all types and sizes where the original contractor does not complete its contract work due to a termination for convenience or for cause. METROPOLITAN understands the subcontractor ratification process and intricacies involved in the proper estimation of partially completed work. METROPOLITAN completes partially completed and typically distressed projects throughout the globe.
Cost to Complete Studies
Expertise and experience with all facets of construction and types of projects couple to develop the most accurate and reliable cost to complete estimates. In our Cost to Complete studies, we factor in items such as status at remaining buyout, scope of self-performing work, general conditions, realistic remaining contract durations, premiums for any anticipated delays, and other direct/indirect costs.
Project Relets & Bidding
METROPOLITAN identifies a qualified field of bidders and prepares a comprehensive bid package to promote a competitive bidding environment. METROPOLITAN conducts on site pre-bid meetings to answer questions and to ensure that bidders are familiar with project conditions. Once the bids are in hand, METROPOLITAN evaluates the results and prepares a bid review report for the Surety’s consideration.
Project Monitoring & Funds Control
On projects where our client is funding a contractor, our experienced personnel in construction and accounting can monitor project completion, ensure receipt of funds from the project owner and monitor proper disbursement of funds to subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, labor unions, etc.
Feasibility Studies
Before technical development and project implementation, METROPOLITAN can conduct research and investigation to support the decision making process behind your real estate development and construction plans. With both costs and value in mind, METROPOLITAN can provide feasibility studies for technical and schedule objectives. METROPOLITAN offers seasoned engineers and environmental professionals in civil/structural design, environmental remediation, superfund and state programs, Brownfield redevelopment, facility decontamination, LSP/PG/PE services, risk assessment and regulatory negotiations.
Schedule & Impact Analysis
METROPOLITAN prepares and/or reviews construction impact claims to identify and quantify delay events and its impact to overall project completion. Our analysis will include an evaluation of causation and liability to determine the party or parties responsible for the delays as well as quantification of damages and allocation to the responsible parties.
LEED Assessment & Certification
Whether working with the architect to determine which LEED credits to pursue or facilitating the LEED Certification process, our on-staff LEED Consultants work to ensure your LEED project will achieve the desired level of certification.
Commissioning
Commissioning (both process and technical) services include pre-design support services, construction phase support, on-site inspection services, retro-commissioning services, claim support services, evaluation of HVAC performance, indoor air quality (IAQ) testing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) contract document peer review and more. METROPOLITAN is a premier provider of commissioning services globally.
Construction Claim Analysis
METROPOLITAN is an industry leader in construction claim analysis due to our extensive experience on distressed projects and in all aspects of disputes relating to schedule delays, differing site conditions, inefficiencies, design and/or construction defects, mal-administration, lost profits, etc.
Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony
METROPOLITAN supports our clients with consistent, objective investigations, analysis and reporting. In the event of litigation, our team of qualified professionals is able to provide expert testimony and assist with preparations for depositions, mediations, arbitration or trials.
Construction Estimating
Combined with years of experience, our construction estimating experts utilize On-Screen Takeoff® and Xactimate® software, as well as RS Means Cost Data to derive accurate estimates whether analyzing replacement costs or new building costs.
General Construction Project Consulting
METROPOLITAN provides pre-construction and construction services to implement project controls such as project scheduling, estimating, cost control, document control, risk management, compliance management, forecasting, asset management and owner\'s engineering services.
Property Condition Assessments
METROPOLITAN’s PCA experts assess building system’s physical condition, general code compliance, capacities/adequacies, repair and maintenance issues, and identification of potential environmental contaminants. METROPOLITAN follows the ASTM PCA assessment guidelines. METROPOLITAN provides consistent, quality reporting to our clients.
Loss Control
METROPOLITAN can assist insurers in managing risk and reducing exposure to construction defect losses on all types of projects.  Our loss control services center on the insured’s management culture and risk reduction strategies.  These services generally include site inspections and evaluations of project controls, project management, quality control/quality assurance programs and safety programs. Additional services as noted below can also be provided as needed. Through these services, it is METROPOLITAN’s goal to build an understanding of potential construction defect issues with the insured and to provide value to both the insurer and insured by recommending areas of improvement to reduce loss exposure.
Loan Monitoring
From pre-construction to job completion, METROPOLITAN offers fact-based information for lending professionals and investors. In support of our clients, METROPOLITAN reviews budgets, work schedules, compliance requirements and provides progress reports, observation and assessments of disbursement invoices and payments.
Surety Claims
METROPOLITAN assists contract surety providers in managing payment and performance bond claims throughout the United States. We specialize in traditional engineering consulting as well as completion contracting services. METROPOLITAN's talented management team treats every file with a constant sense of urgency in order to add value and mitigate surety loss.
Property Claims
METROPOLITAN provides independent forensic investigations for first-party property damage claims. METROPOLITAN specializes in commercial and personal lines/large loss (CAT). METROPOLITAN has registered professional engineers in all states of the contiguous United States and Mexico. METROPOLITAN can provide reports, repair protocols and cost estimates in an expedited time frame when needed.
Construction Defect
METROPOLITAN helps insurers and insured parties manage construction defect claims by investigating the nature and extent of damage caused by substandard work, design and material deficiencies, as well as geotechnical problems. METROPOLITAN also evaluates plaintiff declorations to determine if costs are reasonable. We help our clients assess responsibility and assign liability. METROPOLITAN excels at surveying building envelope conditions, not to mention more complex commercial and industrial construction predicaments.
Contract Claims
Because METROPOLITAN is so versed in the preparation of construction claims, we offer an invaluable service in reviewing the merits of claim submissions and often are able to settle dispute matters before they proceed to arbitration or litigation.