Scope of Services

Within a major construction program, NCS is responsible for organizing the planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, municipal review, legal documentation, project documentation, oversight and supervisory requirements. Our services are relevant to all phases of the construction lifecycle, from project planning through design, execution, and close-out:

Project Phase Activities
Construction Project Planning
  • Conduct Survey and Evaluation of Existing Facilities
  • Facilitate Creation of Programming Documentation
  • Develop Preliminary Project Budget
  • Validate Construction Program
  • Prepare Overall Program Schedule
  • Design & Project Ramp-Up
  • Conduct Architect/Engineer/Consultant Selection Process
  • Review Schematic Design and Design Development Documentation
  • Revise Construction Cost Estimates
  • Identify Opportunities for Cost Savings
  • Coordinate Development of Construction and Bid Documentation
  • Facilitate Municipal and Regulatory Reviews/Approvals
  • Administer Bidding Process and Prepare Analysis of Bids
  • Identify Value Engineering and/or Scope Reduction Opportunities
  • Re-Validate Construction Program
  • Facilitate Contractor Selection and Legal Documentation
  • Develop Master Construction Schedule
  • Coordinate Procurement of Owner-Purchased Furnishings and Equipment
  • Construction Execution
  • Coordinate Municipal & Regulatory Agency Approvals and Permits
  • Actively Evaluate Performance of Prime Contractors and Subcontractors
  • Monitor Work Practices and Adherence to Safety Standards
  • Review and Negotiate Change Order Requests
  • Develop and Administer Quality Control Standards
  • Review Contractor Pay Applications
  • Monitor Project Progress Against Master Schedule
  • Prepare Budget Updates and Construction Progress Reports
  • Establish and Manage Conflict Resolution Process
  • Ensure Timely Delivery of Owner-Purchased Furnishings and Equipment
  • Maintain Construction Documentation
  • Construction Validation & Project Close-Out
  • Facilitate Early Correction of Punch List Items
  • Ensure Receipt of As-Built Drawings and Related Documentation
  • Ensure Receipt of Product and Equipment Warranties
  • Coordinate Employee Equipment and Systems Training
  • Arrange Short-Term and Long-Term Service Scheduling
  • Coordinate Punch List Completion and Final Inspections
  • Schedule FF&E Deliveries and Move-In
  • Our goal is to represent the Owner's interests as an experienced, competent partner with intimate knowledge of construction management, local contractors and vendors, and construction-specific quality controls. NCS' Program Management methodology creates a foundation for project success by guiding resource selection, establishing project timelines, standardizing the construction approach, and accurately communicating Owner requirements to all participants.