General Contracting
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A FOUNDATION OF BUILDING VALUE THROUGH QUALITY
Since beginning operations in Memphis over 15 years ago, the Salton Companies has focused on upholding it's position as a quality builder. In recent years, the earmark of Salton Companies achievements has been it's ability to not only maintain that position while expanding it's capabilities to include residential developments and new construction building processes
including construction program management.
Then and now, bringing a job in on time and under budget requires considerable experience and innovative methods, very capable people, and a conscientious approach to cost control effectiveness. Salton Companies skillfully integrates these capabilities in order to manage thee complex process that delivers the final and acceptable product.
Today's Salton Companies is structured to offer a broad range of top quality construction, real-estate, and business-related services such as serving in the role as an Owners representative.
The delivery of traditional brick- and- mortar construction services is the responsibility of Salton Companies Construction Operations supporte3d by it's Corporate support services. To deliver these services, Salton Companies boasts a highly qualified staff of Project Managers, Construction Managers, Architects, and real estate development experts.
Most of Salton Companies work is new construction, transforming plans and drawings into actual structures. One other area of proven expertise is the rehabilitation//renovation of facilities.
Salton offers delivery of a project under every industry accepted method such as: competitive bid, negotiated contract, team approach (owner/architect/builder), design/build and construction management. Throughout the growth of the Salton companies, our objectives have always been consistent with the client's objectives. What you want, where you want it, and when you want it through the foundation of building value through quality.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
SCOPE ESTIMATING
During the Pre-Construction Phase, one of Salton Companies primary responsibilities is scope estimating. Scope estimates are developed with various unit pricing methods even before concept drawings are prepared. Subsequent scope estimates are developed from concept and design development drawings and outline performance type specifications. This cost information is shared openly with the Owner and Architect. It is critical that the entire team understand the basis for the costs as they are the interpretation of the Owner's needs and the Architect's design standards as demonstrated on the preliminary documents.
The scope estimates are developed from our historical data base. This data base is derived primarily from past projects; however we also use industry standards such as Means and Dodge. This gives us detailed costs from direct experience and an overall reference from an independent source. All historical costs are updated to reflect cost escalations, market conditions, seasonal factors and unique factors relevant to the proposed project. Many times the preliminary plans must be kept confidential and we are able to prepare an accurate budget accomplishing this need. We also are positioned with our staff engineering and experience to offer justifiable design details and material uses that offer cost savings that maintain the project's quality and performance.
A scope estimate is a valuable tool at all phases of the project development. This information is used by the Project Team to determine costs prior to committing resources and costs to prepare final construction drawings. Also, it will give a detailed breakdown of individual component costs to be used during the design phase to make decisions on materials, systems, and quality levels.
As design proceeds through design development and construction documentation, the scope estimate is constantly updated and issued for the Teams review and comment. As the design documents are completed, the scope estimate is converted to a more detailed and actual quantity take-off type estimate. This process not only allows a more expedient review time of the
team, it identifies savings on the project and allows the owner to see how to use or save such savings.
VALUE ENGINEERING
Salton Companies provides value engineering services throughout the Pre-Construction Phase. These services are invaluable to evaluate cost and constructability issues associated with the major building components and schedule benefits. Value engineering is the primary means by which the most economical means and methods for construction activities are established.
Value engineering does not sacrifice the quality of construction, rather, it is an evaluation of the materials and methods of construction over their useful life and also satisfies the owner's desire for a sound investment.
CPM SCHEDULING
Computerized scheduling techniques are used throughout the Pre-Construction and Construction Phases of a project.
During Pre-Construction, key milestones, design and specification requirements, and long lead procurement items will be identified and incorporated into the progress schedule. This information will be carefully coordinated with completion deadlines and design document requirements.
Establishing a CPM schedule is not merely a function of developing a computer generated critical path document, rather, it is the ability to determine the timing of critical decisions to be made. It also indicates the interrelationships that exist in all design and construction processes.
BID PROCUREMENT
During the Pre-Construction Phase, we will coordinate bid packages for solicitation of bids from trade contractors and material suppliers. Each bid package is coordinated to avoid any gaps or overlaps between contractor's bids. Generally, we proceed in a true "fast track" methods while the documents are bid as quickly as individual packages are complete. This enables us to proceed with construction in a more expeditious fashion, rather than waiting for all design professionals to be completed.
We will aggressively bid all portions of the project to all available and pre-qualified specialty contractors with demonstrated sufficient capacity to handle the project. Our bidders list contains hundreds of for any individual projects, many of whom are local and would have a strong interest in this project. We have worked with nearly all the trade contractors and suppliers from around the Greater Memphis community and also within the State of Tennessee. These trades' people know what to expect regarding their performance and our high standards of excellence.
PURCHASING AND EXPEDITING
The importance of identifying long lead items on a "fast track" building program cannot be stressed strongly enough. In order to meet the completion schedules, we must identify materials requiring extended lead time to facilitate the purchasing process as quickly as possible. These factors must be carefully identified and included in the original progress schedule. Delays caused during the Construction Phase are often caused by delays in expediting material purchases. We will take direct responsibility for coordinating the purchase and delivery of materials and equipment which will have a direct impact on the progress schedule.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our Project Manager will serve as the catalyst of all matters pertaining to construction. In essence, the project management function is in place to coordinate the total construction effort. Perhaps the most important aspect of our project management function is the ability to effectively communicate with members of the construction team in order to keep the project Owners in control of their project. The Project Manager will coordinate all documentation necessary on the project, to include: shop drawings, subcontracts, material purchases, specifications, bidding documents, technical data, submittals, requests for information, and accounting/cost control data
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality Control begins with the design. Earlier, we described how e review the drawings and provide feedback and direction to the design process. Once the design is complete, preparing a comprehensive plan is the most important step in the quality process. We utilize Pre-Job and Pre-Task meetings to communicate the expectations of the project to the trades who will actually complete the work. It is our experience that poor performance is usually the result of a failure to explain the minimum standards that are expected. After these minimum standards are established, our quality control program must enforce these quality standards on all work occurring on site. This becomes an interactive process between the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foremen, Subcontractors, the Architect and the Owner. Our Superintendent will thoroughly review all the work of personnel and that of the trade contractors. Any deficiencies that so occur will be identified and brought to the attention of the Construction Team with a plan of action to overcome such performance.
COST CONTROL
Throughout the construction phase we will coordinate all job cost accounting activities. Our cost control system has been established to allow our project management personnel to track costs on a daily basis with complete accuracy throughout the duration of a project. This information is distributed to the Owner on a regular basis. In addition to quality control and
safety, the Pre-Job and Pre-Task meetings described previously are also useful tools to establish production goals. We take a pro-active approach to achieving the most economical construction costs possible. Andre Ford will have primary responsibility for managing the accounting and cost control process. Andre will interface directly with our accounting department, Owner representatives, the Architect, subcontractors, and material suppliers to manage transition of invoices, applications for payment, and associated accounting data. All invoices and support data will be coordinated in a very clear and concise fashion, which allows the Owner to identify exactly where all monies are allocated. We maintain an open book policy, which enables our clients to have access to our accounting data and project records at any time.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
SAFETY
Like quality control, you must also plan for safety. Our Superintendents are fully trained in safety procedures ad will ensure a safe work environment that is in compliance with the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA). This not only relates to our own workforces, but also to the subcontractors. Each subcontractor will be required to submit a written safety program and designate a person on-site who is responsible for implementing and enforcing their program. Weekly "Tool Box Talks" will be held to review a particular subject that is applicable with the current construction underway.
JOBSITE MEETINGS
During the Construction phase, weekly jobsite meetings will be held with the key subcontractors. The Owner is highly encouraged to attend these meetings and be satisfied their project needs are being met. These meetings will cover current construction coordination issues and the project schedule. There will also be a Monthly Status Review meeting with the Owner, the Architect and the Salton Companies, to review current costs, final cost projection, schedule, design issues and Owner issues. These monthly meetings will serve as a formal exchange of the current information on the project; however, this information can be updated at any time as requested or necessary.
CPM SCHEDULING
Control of the master schedule is vital to the overall success of any building program. We will use a series of computerized scheduling techniques to provide schedule control and management on this project. The schedule can be updated at any time and will project the completion of the project including any Owner provided equipment or furnishings. We coordinate the construction effort with the occupancy permitting processes to ensure user needs are met.
POST-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
It is standard in the construction industry that each project has a one-year warranty. Of course, there are extended warranties and guarantees for roofing, mechanical equipment and other key components. To ensure your facility is in the proper condition, we will schedule an eleventh-month inspection of the building, grounds and the mechanical/electrical systems.
This should catch any potential problem before the warranty expires.
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