Construction Management

We view the role of the construction manager as a trusted consultant and key partner in the successful delivery of every project. Our approach is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and a deep commitment to our clients’ needs and goals. We understand that the construction manager, as a consultant, is not just a service provider but a strategic advisor, guiding clients through the complexities of the construction process with expertise, insight, and integrity.

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Construction Management Philosophy

Our philosophy is built upon the following core principles. Through these guiding principles, we strive to be a trusted partner in the construction industry, delivering projects that reflect our dedication to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. We are committed to managing every project with care, precision, and a focus on achieving successful outcomes for all stakeholders involved:

Consultative Partnership: As construction management consultants, we take on a collaborative, advisory role that goes beyond simply managing the construction site.
Expert Leadership and Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable to our clients, ensuring that all aspects of the project are managed with the highest level of professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Proactive Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: We work to mitigate risks and provide solutions that minimize disruptions, facilitating smooth project delivery and maintaining high levels of client confidence.
Client-Centered Focus: Our clients’ success is our success. We engage with clients as trusted advisors, listening carefully to their needs and understanding their long-term goals.
Transparency and Ethical Integrity: Our advice and actions are grounded in honesty, fairness, and a commitment to the client’s best interests.
Innovation and Efficiency: We recommend the most efficient and cost-effective approaches that contribute to both project success and sustainability, while reducing waste and optimizing resources.
Sustainability and Long-Term Value: We are committed to incorporating sustainable practices in our management strategies, ensuring that projects are environmentally responsible and socially impactful while providing long-term value.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Quality Control Practices

The level of commitment of our professional team is at the heart of our Quality Control practices and process. We are focused on consistently meeting client requirements and enhancing their satisfaction. Our distinctive project plan facilitates a hands-on approach and pledge to quality excellence expressed through our organizational goals and aspirations, policies, processes, documented information and resources needed to implement and maintain it.

Value Added Benefits

Faction Construction is committed to, and founded on understanding each client’s needs and project goals and committed to excellence in bringing value and added benefit with each service that we provide.

From initial project feasibility and risk assessment, through ongoing constructability reviews during pre-construction, and providing post occupancy support, Faction Construction endeavors to add significant value through our comprehensive approach to planning, managing, and completing construction projects efficiently, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines.

FIRM SERVICES

Faction Construction

1.0 Pre-Development & Pre-Design

Site Evaluation: Conduct site reviews and assess potential issues (e.g., geotechnical, site access, environmental concerns or constraints, etc.).
Initial Project Schedule Development: Establish a preliminary project schedule including major milestones.
Cost Estimating and Budget Control: Provide class D cost estimate.
Risk Management: Identify project risks, such as scheduling delays, safety issues, and environmental concerns, and develop a mitigation plan.
Constructability Review: Provide preliminary constructability review at the end of the Pre-Development & Pre-Design phase.

2.0 Pre-Construction

Design Development and Coordination: Review design documents for alignment with the project’s goals and scope. Perform constructability reviews and coordinate with the consultant team.
Cost Estimating and Budget Control: Provide class C/B estimate and manage the construction budget to align with the owner’s financial goals.
Procurement Strategy: Assist in defining procurement methods (e.g., tendering, negotiated contracts, etc.) and prepare documents related to the selection of trade contractors and suppliers.
Prequalification: Evaluate the qualifications, capabilities, and performance histories of potential trade contractors and suppliers.
Resource Planning: Facilitate that necessary equipment, materials, and labour resources are identified and available when required.
Site Logistics Plan: Develop a plan that outlines site access, storage, utilities, and any environmental concerns or constraints.
Procurement: Issue tender documents, review bids, assist in contract awards, check compliance with all contractual obligations, and establish a class A final budget

3.0 Construction

Construction Progress Monitoring: Oversee the construction process and review for compliance with the approved design, schedule, and budget. Regularly track progress and adjust schedules or resources as necessary.
Quality Control and Assurance: Implement quality control measures and check that work is done according to specifications and regulatory standards.
Safety Management: On behalf of the owner, facilitate a robust safety program and perform regular safety reviews to facilitate the construction site meeting all health and safety regulations.
Supervision of Trade Contractors: Check that trade contractors perform the work in accordance with contracts, specifications, and schedules.
Change Management: Review and process any proposed changes to the scope of work, evaluate cost and time implications, and check that all change orders are documented and approved.
Issue Resolution: Address any disputes or problems that arise during construction and facilitate timely resolutions.
Cost Control and Budget Management: Continuously monitor project costs, identifying and mitigating any potential cost overruns. Provide cost forecasts and manage the construction budget.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for communication among the owner, consultants, trade contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of all project activities, including contracts, drawings, schedules, and communications.
Reporting: Provide reports to the owner detailing construction progress, issues, and solutions. Track and report any delays or disruptions.
Progress Meetings: Facilitate regular progress meetings with stakeholders to review the project status, identify concerns, and take corrective actions.
Final Review and Punch Lists: Check that all work is completed as per the contract and specifications. Conduct reviews and prepare punch lists for items that need to be completed or corrected.
Final Documentation: Collect and organize all necessary documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and maintenance instructions.
Testing and Commissioning: Confirm that all systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are tested and commissioned according to specifications.

4.0 Post-Construction

Client Handover: Transfer all project documentation to the owner and facilitate project handover in a complete and operational state.
Final Payment and Release of Liens: Facilitate final payment to trade contractors and suppliers, and check that all liens or claims are cleared.
Warranty Management: Assist with the management of warranties and coordinate any issues identified after occupancy to be addressed by the relevant trade contractors and suppliers.
Training for Facility Management: If necessary, arrange for training for the owner’s facility management team on building systems and maintenance procedures.
Performance Review: Provide post-occupancy support, assisting with the survey of any performance issues or operational problems at the end of the warranty period.