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Project controls

Design and Construction Services for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5th Runway, Georgia. Atkins developed cost estimates at various stages of the design and provided budget management and cost control services for Phase II of the new $110-million runway.

• Dedicated cost estimating staff familiar with regional cost trends. This group provided owners with accurate construction cost information during the period of cost increases (from 2003 to 2007) and the subsequent cost decline and stabilization.

• Scheduling staff experienced with design and construction sequencing and with the review and management of contractor schedule submittals.

• Staff with expertise in change control. This group reviews project changes and assesses cost, time, and contractual impacts of changes. They are also adept in mitigating and resolving claims and disputes.

• Experts in specific project controls such as earned value, risk management, and value engineering.

• Staff skilled in the use of industry-best computer software programs.

• Staff having extensive knowledge of the cost, time, and contractual implications of various project delivery methods.

• Staff having a demonstrated ability to manage multiple project programs (program management) by using specific tools to properly track and maintain controls.

• Staff having expertise in constructability reviews and document coordination.

Atkins has been providing project controls (cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, claims analysis, risk management, document controls, change management, technology solutions, and construction management) and program management services for decades. Our nationwide group of project controls specialists consistently provides quality services to our clients. Through their collaboration, training, and thorough understanding of processes and procedures, this group offers services and recommendations that result in project success. Atkins offers the following advantages:

Project controls

Cost estimatingAtkins’ cost consultants develop cost estimates from planning through construction for a wide range of projects and agencies. As we prepare design development estimates and perform constructability reviews, we evaluate potential errors, omissions, and document coordination problems that may impact the schedule and budget after contract award and bring these issues to the attention of the designers and owners. Our estimating professionals evaluate the cost impacts of design alternatives based on their relative economy and life cycle. Typical cost estimating services include:

SchedulingAtkins provides scheduling services during design and construction phases. Our scheduling professionals have a thorough understanding of scheduling software such as Oracle’s® Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (including P6, P3e/c, SureTrak) and Microsoft® Project. We diligently adhere to established procedures for the development of reliable construction time determination schedules and for the performance of comprehensive reviews of construction schedules. Our services allow owners to proactively identify and resolve potential issues that could affect timely project completion. Typical scheduling services include:

Claims servicesClaims management is a key element of any successful construction project or program. A good claims management strategy works on many different levels. In the preconstruction phase, Atkins can assist with risk analyses, constructability reviews, project and program scheduling, cost estimates, and contract provisions. In the bid phase, we perform bid analyses and unbalanced bid reviews. In the construction phase, we provide schedule reviews, dispute resolution support, and claims analyses, and make claims mitigation recommendations. Our dispute resolution experience includes all types of project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design-build, and construction manager-at-risk.

Construction claims analysis

Atkins’ goal is to provide clients with thorough and objective claims analyses. Claims analysis requires a unique skill set that includes engineering, project management, contract law, critical path method scheduling, accounting, specific claims analysis procedures, and negotiating and mediation techniques. A team approach is often necessary, and Atkins has the resources to provide clients with accurate analyses. Our claims analysts have experience in entitlement, delay, inefficiency, escalation, contract conflicts, and cost and damage analyses.

Dispute resolution

Atkins’ claims analysts approach every dispute with the understanding that design and construction issues are complex, and when combined with the uncertainties of contracts and the human element, resolution can be challenging. Using Atkins’ claims analysts increases the likelihood of resolution before a dispute escalates to a claim level, thus avoiding a lengthy and costly legal process. Our analysts employ a principled approach to resolution that focuses on the merits of the issues, facts, and contract.

Expert witness

In addition to our claims analysis services, Atkins has experience in the preparation and documentation of factual evidence, and we offer expert witness services. Our claims analysts have worked with owners and their legal counsels in the assertion and defense of contract claims in regard to entitlement, schedule impact, and direct and indirect cost impacts. When necessary, we call upon additional engineering resources to provide technical guidance and interpretation.

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Successful project completion

Cost and schedule control process

• Schematic estimates• Scope/phasing

validation• Historical information• CAD/BIM quantities• Complexity

identification• Contingency planning • Contracting method• Estimate itemization• Preliminary schedule

• Major item pricing with vendors

• Value engineering• Quantity updates• Technical discipline

coordination• Risk analysis• Agency coordination• Sustainability • Detailed estimate• Schedule update• Value analysis

• Market conditions research

• Quantity updates• Document coordination• Constructability review• Construction schedule• Construction

contingency• Bid analysis• Values review schedule

• Baseline schedule review

• Change control• Pay request processing• Progress schedule

reviews• Earned value

management• Closeout• Risk management• Claims analysis

Atkins project controls professional utilize various cost and schedule controls tools from planning through construction for successful project completion.

• Work program schedules• Construction duration

determination schedules• Baseline schedule reviews• Progress updates• Schedule reviews

• Pay requisition verifications• Verifications of physical progress

via percentage of completion• Time extension reviews• Time impact/delay analyses

• Master plan budgets• Conceptual and

detailed estimates• Construction materials and

methods recommendations• Project delivery system selection• Constructability reviews• Value engineering and

value analysis• Market trends and studies• Life cycle cost analysis and

risk analysis

• Sustainable design cost impacts• Guaranteed maximum

price review• Support during negotiations • Change control and cost

management• Pay application reviews• Cost impact of correcting

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Contact information: David Carter, CCM phone: 304.514.3272 [email protected]

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Worldwide expertise

Established in 1938, Atkins has become one of the world’s largest design and engineering consulting firms. Our experience in the vibrant global market in the world allows us to deliver innovative technical solutions to our clients by our sharing of specific expertise and keen insight.

Although we are an international firm, Atkins understands the vital importance of being local—of having deep roots in the communities in which we live and work. In the United States, where we have served clients for more than half a century, our experience spans the nation. Our profound understanding of local requirements, regulations, and practices allows us to be true partners with our clients.

Atkins’ core services in North America are project controls, construction management, program management, engineering, planning, environmental science, geomatics, architecture, landscape architecture, emergency management, asset management, and information technologies. Our ongoing success is based on our recognition that client satisfaction is paramount. We are widely recognized for the high caliber of our technical professionals and our comprehensive capabilities in key markets.

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