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.
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/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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.