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Values you can build on
535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 114
Encinitas, CA 9202
760.230.800
535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 114
Encinitas, CA 9202
760.230.800
535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 114
Encinitas, CA 9202
760.230.800
535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 114
Encinitas, CA 92024
760.230.8009
www.cpm-partners.com
Statement of Qualifications
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Table of Contents
Firm Overview .................................................................................... 1
Corporate Data .................................................................................. 2
Our Team ........................................................................................... 3
Services ............................................................................................. 5
Quality Management ........................................................................ 17
Additional Information ...................................................................... 19
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CPM Partners specializes in Construction Management, Claims Avoidance
and Dispute Resolution. We are a client-centered, service-oriented company
committed to building relationships with our clients and their stakeholders to
successfully manage the construction process from project inception through
closeout. We take a proactive approach in successfully delivering a project
and are passionate about what we do and how we do it. CPM’s team
approach combines experience and industry knowledge with an emphasis on
real-time problem solving while maintaining project deliverables and
minimizing project overruns.
Values you can build on >
CPM Partners is a multidiscipline construction consulting firm committed to
excellence. CPM Partners was established on a simple premise: visionary
companies succeed when guided by inexplicably simple but true core values
that are acted upon. These core values provide a sense of purpose, they
define the organization. We are a group of highly motivated and talented
professionals who live the firm’s values and are passionate about the work
we do.
We listen > We understand > We deliver >
Our first job is to listen. Our clients know more about their project and goals
than we do. We embrace honest and open communication as it facilitates
understanding which allows us to collectively determine the precise
assistance and resources needed to achieve our Client’s goals. The successful
implementation and completion of any assignment requires the efforts of a
variety of professionals. Each of CPM Partners’ highly dedicated construction
professionals understands the complexities of construction projects and is
committed to applying their knowledge of industry best practices and lessons
learned to ensure the success of your project. We only promise what we
can deliver.
We add value as a collaborative part of your project team >
Our combined knowledge and experience coupled with our synergistic
approach allows our team to provide innovative solutions to our Client’s
needs. We are consistently providing exceptional construction management,
quality assurance inspection, contract administration, and claims assistance
services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations and are responsive to
schedule and budgetary constraints. We take great pride in the fact that a
large percentage of our new workload comes from previously satisfied
clients. With our unparalleled level of service, commitment to our core
values, and ability to collaborate and integrate effectively into your project
team, we are the solution to your next project.
Firm Overview
Services
Construction Project Management (PM/CM)
Program Management Support
Dispute Resolution | Claims
CPM Scheduling
Inspection | QA/QC
Document Control
SWPPP Compliance
Constructability Review
Value Engineering
Cost Management
Our Values > CPM SPIRIT
SYNERGY > Teamwork, Collaboration PASSION > Difference between Mediocrity
and Excellence INTEGRITY > Always do the right thing
RELIABILITY > We only promise what we can deliver
INNOVATION > We encourage creative thinking & embrace new solutions TRUST > Openness / Honesty / Mutual Respect
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CPM Partners, Inc. is a California Corporation founded in 2007. As we start
our 6th year in business, we have shown steady growth and diversification in
the services we provide.
Address >
535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 114
Encinitas, CA 92024
Insurance Coverage >
CPM Partners insurance coverage are administered by Ames & Gough. There
have been no claims made on our insurance policies since inception. Details
of our insurance are as follows:
� Professional Liability (PL): $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
aggregate
� General Liability & Auto: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
aggregate
� Workers’ Compensation: Per Statutory Limits
Corporate Stability >
Since 2007, CPM Partners has proven increasing financial stability year after
year. We are a financially sound corporation and maintain lines of credit
with various financial institutions to facilitate our future growth. We are also
established with Dun and Bradstreet.
Litigation History >
CPM has a clean slate with respect to litigation. There are no claims filed
against us, nor do we have any claims filed against any of our current or past
clients. We are proud to state that we have never been involved in litigation
of any type. We have also never been terminated or replaced from a project
for any reason.
We are your SBE | UDBE | WBE | 8(a) Partnering Solution >
Corporate Data
State & Federal Data
DUNS No.: 809979326
CAGE Code: 5OUS8
SBA 8(a) Case Number: 303723
SBA 8(a) & SDB Entry Date: 11/27/2009
SBA 8(a) & SDB Exit Date: 11/27/2018
Primary NAICS Code: 541330
Engineering Services
SIC Code: 871 – Professional Engineering
Services, 8717 Construction Management
CUCP/Caltrans Work Codes:
C8770 – Construction Management
C8700 - Consultant
Business Certifications
SBA: 8(a) & SDB
Small Disadvantaged Business > No. 303723
CUCP: DBE / UDBE
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise > No. 37025
CUCP: SWBE
State Woman Business Enterprise > No. 37025
CA DGS: SB/MB
Small Business/Micro Business > No. 45469
The “Network”: SBE / VSBE
Small Business Enterprise / Very Small Business Enterprise > No. 29399
WBENC: WBE
Woman Business Enterprise > No. 2005115056
CPUC: WBE
Woman Business Enterprise > No. 10CS0021
City of San Diego: SLBE / ELBE
Small Local Business Enterprise / Emerging Local Business Enterprise > No. 10CP0002
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Over their respective 20+ year careers in construction, CPM’s leadership has
developed a common vision – a passion to deliver successful projects. Our
management expertise comes from years of experience in various facets of
the construction industry serving on a wide array of projects for both public
and private clients. We are committed to providing the best professional
service to our clients in helping them achieve their project goals.
CPM Partners’ leadership is supported by a dedicated team of highly
qualified professional and technical personnel. We take great pride in the
abilities and contributions of our team. Our philosophy and core values are
clear representations of who we are, how we work and our expectations of
our team members.
Leadership
Sevda Koraltan, PhD, PMP
Ms. Koraltan is CPM Partners' founder, president, and CEO, and brings over
20 years of experience in the U.S. and abroad in various facets of
construction management. Having held positions from assistant
estimator/scheduler to program director, Sevda has gained a diverse
understanding of who and what is required to successfully meet project
requirements.
Prior to CPM Partners, Sevda also served in various leadership roles including
Head of Department for Architecture and Deputy Director at an Applied
Research Center responsible for managing university construction projects
across 5 campuses. Later she worked in the capacity of Director of Business
Development and Senior Project Manager during which she was instrumental
in winning and managing several successful projects.
Winning work requires making a commitment, successfully delivering the
project requires living up to your commitments. It is this promise and
deliver approach that epitomizes Sevda's "seller-doer" philosophy of
providing client services.
In 2007, Sevda formed CPM Partners, a construction project management
services firm committed to excellence. The premise was simple, visionary
companies succeed when guided by inexplicably simple but true core values
that are acted upon. These core values provide a sense of purpose, they
define the organization. Sevda's leadership and commitment to excellence
has attracted highly motivated and talented professionals who, like Sevda,
live the firm's values and are passionate about the work. As Sevda suspected
when she began this endeavor the results are as simple and as predictable as
the premise: happy clients, fulfilled employees, repeat business, and growth.
Our Team
Sevda Koraltan, PhD, PMP
President / Project Manager
Education
PhD. – Construction Project Management
M.Arch. - Architecture / Construction Project
Management
B.S. – Architectural Engineering / Construction
Management
Professional Credentials
PMP - Project Management Professional
Previous Leadership Positions
Deputy Director, ITU - Project Management Center
(1998-2001)
Founding Member & Associate Program
Coordinator, IT Based Construction Management
Executive MBA Program (1999-2001)
Founding Member, Construction
Management Research & Practice Center (1995-
1997)
Head of Department, GAU Department of
Architecture (1993 – 1998)
Connect with Sevda
Our professional and technical personnel
includes Registered Professional Engineers,
certified Project Management and Planning &
Scheduling Professionals, Engineers-in-Training,
and qualified SWPPP practitioners. Collectively,
our team of professionals is well versed in
construction management practices and has the
skill set to perform multiple functions for any
given assignment.
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Sevda is responsible for managing the day-to-day business operations of CPM
Partners, leading the firm’s business development efforts and providing
quality assurance oversight. Additionally, Sevda is actively involved in several
of our projects and available to support our project teams.
Dave Seevers, PE
Dave Seevers is a registered Professional Engineer with extensive knowledge
of construction management services gained as a result of 35 years of
relevant hands-on work experience; including, the management of large
capital improvement programs, construction projects, architectural and civil
design functions, special improvement districts, and claims analysis and
resolution.
Prior to joining CPM Partners, Dave successfully served an ENR top 25, CM
for fee - A/E firm for 13 years in the capacity of Vice President, initially as
Construction Manager, then as Construction Management Practice Leader
and later as the Southern California Regional Manager.
Dave truly understands his clients’ needs – he has been in their shoes.
Throughout his career, Dave has served as project / construction manager for
owners, contractors and A/E firms. He has represented both public and
private owners in the management, inspection, CPM scheduling, claims
analysis and contract administration for bridge, road, treatment plants,
infrastructure and building facility projects. For contractors he has served as
construction manager on heavy civil works and infrastructure projects.
As a construction manager he has participated in value engineering
workshops, performed constructability reviews, authored front end
specifications, prepared and received bids, awarded construction contracts,
developed construction schedules, administered the construction contracts,
prepared project documentation, interfaced with client, agencies and other
stakeholders, analyzed claims, resolved disputes, and prepared final reports
for owner reimbursements.
He has provided scheduling, schedule review, and claims analysis training to
Public Agencies in California and Nevada over the past 15 years. Dave has
presented and been a featured speaker on scheduling, schedule control,
constructability reviews, claims mitigation and claim analysis topics at APWA,
CMAA and other professional organizations. He has also authored
procedures manuals for Construction Management, Constructability
Reviews, Schedule Review and Analysis, and QA/QC.
Dave is currently active in project management, schedule development,
schedule reviews, claims analysis and resolution for several of our clients. He
is also responsible for mentoring and leading our PM/CM, scheduling, and
claims teams.
Dave Seevers, P.E.
Vice President / Project Manager
Education
B.S. – Environmental Resources Engineering
Professional Credentials
Professional Engineer – Civil Engineering (CA)
Professional Engineer – Civil Engineering (NV)
Scheduling Expertise
Primavera P6
Primavera P3
Previous Leadership Positions
Vice President / Southern Regional Manager
ENR top 25 CM for fee-A/E firm
(2008-2010)
Vice President / CM Discipline Manager
ENR top 25 CM for fee-A/E firm
(2000-2008)
City of Las Vegas
Assistant City Engineer
(1994-1997)
Connect with Dave
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CPM Partners specializes in providing Construction Management and Claims
Avoidance / Dispute Resolution services. We take a proactive approach in
successfully delivering a project and are passionate about what we do and
how we do it.
Our team approach combines experience and industry knowledge with an
emphasis on real-time problem solving. We are a project participant, not an
observer.
Construction Project Management (PM/CM)
CPM Partners provides an array of Construction Management solutions, from
full service PM/CM to providing personnel to augment your existing staff or
assistance with a single service need such as a constructability review. Our
Construction Managers and experienced staff of engineers, field personnel,
and technicians are responsible exclusively to the owner and act in the
owner’s interest at every stage of the project.
Project Management >
CPM Partners provides project management services from project inception
through closeout. Our project managers can assist you in the overall
planning and execution of your project. Our project managers are
experienced with selection of designers, preparation of project management
plans, and have the expertise to manage the project schedule and budget.
We can assist you during the procurement phase by prequalifying
contractors, developing bid packages, and assisting with outreach efforts.
CPM Partners can also provide project management services during the
construction and closeout phases to ensure that the completed project
meets your needs and expectations.
Construction Management >
CPM Partners provides full-service construction management services which
includes construction contract administration and inspection. Our
construction management team can provide full-time on-site staff to manage
the day-to-day field operations.
We have established construction management procedures that we will
tailor to meet your specific project and reporting needs. Our field personnel
have the experience, knowledge, and tools required to effectively manage
schedule, cost, and quality of the work. We utilize proven project controls
systems that allow us to prepare, track, and retrieve all project
documentation.
Services
“I am pleased to recommend CPM Partners to provide
Construction Management services on any infrastructure
projects. In my capacity as a construction manager, I’ve
worked closely with many A/E firms for the past 25 years
and CPM Partners stands out as a shining example of
excellence. CPM’s leadership, Sevda and Dave, has a
passion for each endeavor. They are fully committed to
successful project delivery and client satisfaction. CPM
Partners has provided timely and professional services,
exceeded our expectations, met our project goals, and
protected the County’s interests.”
Ramin Abidi, PE CIP Construction Program Manager
Department of Public Works County of San Diego
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Staff Augmentation >
At CPM Partners we understand that Owners sometimes have a special need
or require specific expertise that cannot be readily fulfilled with existing
resources without impacting their overall operations. CPM Partners provides
staff augmentation to fill a specific position such as an inspector or office
engineer or to perform a specialized service such as critical path method
scheduling or claim assistance.
Our typical construction project management (PM/CM) services include:
Preconstruction Phase
� Project Controls
� Value Engineering
� Constructability Reviews
� Claims Avoidance
� Bidding Assistance
� Construction
Management Plan
Development
� Bid Review
� Fair Cost Estimates
� Cash Flow Projections
� Pre-construction
Conferences
� Pre-construction walk
with contractor and
documentation of
existing conditions
Construction Phase
� Manage Communications
and correspondence
� Change Management
� Change Order Estimates
� Monthly Construction
Progress Reports
� Schedule Monitoring
� Cost Monitoring
� Weekly Progress
Meetings
� Progress Payment
� Environmental
Coordination
� Neighborhood
Communication
� Submittal Management
� RFI Management
� Document Control
� Change Order Assistance
� Claim Mitigation
� Review of Certified
Payrolls
� Construction Inspection
� SWPPP Compliance
� Material Testing & Survey
Coordination
� Photographic Progress
Documentation
� As-Built Drawing Review
� Punch List Development
� Contract Closeout
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Dispute Resolution | Claims Assistance
Disputes are time consuming, costly, and drain resources from the project.
CPM Partners provides services to assist you with identifying and managing
risk prior to construction. We also provide independent claims evaluation,
claims consulting, and expert witness services during construction, after
project completion, or both.
Preparation, Presentation, and Defense >
The claim preparation process begins with identifying, quantifying,
determining, and defining the root cause of a project impact, whether a
differing site condition, a change in means and methods, a loss in
productivity, or another unexplained (or partially explained) cost/time
overrun. Once the identification and quantification of a delay or impact is
defined, a causation and responsibility analysis, or entitlement analysis, is
performed to determine the ability to recover costs and the appropriate
contract clause(s) that provide for resolution.
A review of project records and documents, as well as the definition of scope
outlined in the contract, is necessary to establish the facts surrounding the
claim and to develop a strategy for preparation and resolution. Our
professionals have a wealth of experience assisting clients in the
development of claim documents, from the initial notice of claim, to
assembling supporting documents and demonstrable exhibits. Whether our
client needs help preparing and submitting a claim, or defending against one,
our professionals have expertise in analyzing job performance, schedules,
and cost records, as well as providing litigation support.
Claims Support Services during Construction >
During the construction process it is not uncommon for disputes to arise.
Most disputes during construction take the form of a potential change order
or a Notice of Potential Claim (NOPC). Resolving dispute early is generally in
the best interest of the Owner, contractor, and the project. Sometimes the
field staff either lacks the expertise or time to quickly analyze and thoroughly
respond to the dispute. Over time most disputes escalate to a potential
claim and during that time each party begins to attach emotion to the issue
in dispute. CPM Partners facilitates emotional detachment with an
independent third party evaluation of potential claims arising from potential
changes to the contract or the schedule. We also provide potential claim
analysis, position papers, and Dispute Review Board assistance during the
construction process.
“I am pleased to recommend CPM Partners to provide
scheduling and claims assistance services on any
infrastructure project… CPM Partners provided
scheduling and claims support to the County including
time impact analysis, position paper research and
preparation, rebuttal preparation and DRB power point
presentations. CPM’s passion and commitment to
protect the County’s interests was evident throughout the
claims process. CPM Partners provided the County with
honest risk analysis and professional well-reasoned
arguments which ultimately allowed the County to
equitability settle all outstanding claims. CPM Partners
was responsive to the County’s needs and provided
professional services that exceeded our expectations.”
Hugh Smith, PE Engineering Division Manager
Riverside County Transportation Department
Notice of Potential Claim (NOPC) #2
River Road Bridge Replacement Project
Riverside County Transportation Department
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Change Order Analysis
CPM Partners claims professionals understand construction contracts and
have relevant field construction experience which allows us to quickly
evaluate the potential merit of any issue. We are competent in evaluating
the dispute, its impact on the project and any associated damages. We
provide an independent analysis that is fact based to assist our client in
timely resolution of the issue.
Time Extensions
Many potential claims involve impact to the project schedule. CPM Partners
uses industry recognized methodologies and software to evaluate delay
events and the associated impact to the schedule. We not only evaluate the
claim as submitted we perform an independent analysis to either confirm or
dispute the claimed impact. Our analysis is based not only on the documents
presented in the claim but on a review of contemporaneous project
documentation to ensure that all concurrent delay events are accounted for
in our findings.
Position Papers / Dispute Resolution Board Assistance
Sometimes potential claims escalate to formal dispute boards for
recommendations for resolution. CPM Partners has prepared formal
position papers for use in DRB issue hearings. Using the project source
documents we develop a chronology of events surrounding the issue,
identify relevant contract provisions, and prepare a well-reasoned factual
paper that outline the dispute and the contractual basis that either supports
or denies liability for the claim. We also develop the DRB presentation slides
and any required rebuttal documents.
Claims Support Services after Construction >
CPM Partners claims professionals provide independent analysis and findings
to Owners, Contractors, and Attorneys in the resolution of claims that were
not resolved during the course of construction. CPM Partners claims
professionals have provided Expert Witness services and provided testimony
in arbitration. Our services include forensic schedule analysis, damages
evaluation and liability determination.
Forensic Schedule Evaluation
Evaluating delays and schedule impacts after the fact requires developing an
understanding of what was planned to occur at a given point in time and
what actually did occur. Our scheduling professionals are adept at preparing
an accurate detailed as-built schedule from the project record. This effort
requires a thorough review of daily reports, correspondence, RFI, change
orders and meeting minutes. Every event in the as-built schedule needs to
be supported by one or more source documents so that the findings resulting
Change Order Monthly Analysis
Black Canyon Road Bridge
County of San Diego
Change Order Time Extension Analysis
Black Canyon Road Bridge
County of San Diego
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from analysis are defensible during negotiations or litigation. Our team is
also knowledgeable and experienced in preparation and evaluation of critical
path method (CPM) schedules and the software used to develop and
manipulate information in the network. By combining our construction
knowledge and technical scheduling expertise CPM Partners can develop an
independent, factual analysis of the events and their impact on the schedule
to assist in resolution of the dispute.
Damages
Once liability is established or entitlement is determined, our team not only
evaluates the damages sought but performs an independent estimate of the
costs associated with the change to the contract. Our estimate and review of
damages focuses on calculation methodologies provided in the contract or
industry standards absent contract provisions. Every claimed cost needs to
be reviewed for appropriateness and the amount claimed needs to be
audited to ensure that it is fair and supported by proper source documents.
Any claimed cost that is not supported will be excluded and the reasons for
exclusion will be identified. Our damage assessment represents equitable
compensation based on the facts and information provided.
Independent Findings
From our perspective a claim is nothing more than an unresolved change
order. Our job is to evaluate the claim in a straightforward defensible
manner and provide our client with an unbiased evaluation of the issue. The
facts and the contract are what they are. By providing our client’s with an
independent finding based on the project record and the contract, they are
better able and prepared to either negotiate or litigate the issue in dispute.
Our approach of putting the facts on the table has led to a vast majority of
the claims we have been involved with being settled without costly litigation.
Expert Witness
CPM Partners’ litigation support includes assisting with interrogatory
preparation as well as response, identifying key points for direct testimony
and cross examination, reviewing depositions, and developing demonstrative
exhibits. We can provide expert testimony at deposition and trial, or before
arbitration panels and dispute review boards.
Our focus is optimal client resolution and we will keep this forefront during
all conversations, presentations, and negotiations. Our aim is to facilitate the
claim process to enable your staff to focus on its core business – managing
your projects to reduce risks and overruns to the extent possible.
Mediation Exhibit:
As Planned vs. As Built Schedule Analysis
City of Irvine: Irvine Center Drive Rehabilitation
Damage Assessment
Normal Heights Chiller Plant Claim
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Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
CPM Partners works in a collaborative manner to assist Owners or
Contractors to implement project schedules that are real tools to manage
their project. Our clients rely on our scheduling expertise and guidance
through challenging time related issues as an integral part of their team. Our
Owners and Contractors understand and want a schedule that fairly
represents a reasonable approach to accomplishing the work.
We understand that every client and project has unique requirements and
needs. The most important aspect of our CPM scheduling services is to
provide a product that creates a better environment for our client to manage
and control the project. CPM Partners provides Critical Path Method (CPM)
scheduling services throughout every phase of the construction lifecycle
including pre-construction/design, construction, close-out, and post-
construction. Our specific services generally fall under development, review,
and analysis.
CPM Schedule Development >
CPM schedule development begins with our scheduling team meeting with
the client representatives most knowledgeable with the project. The
objective of our initial meeting is to understand our client’s specific needs,
the contract requirements, the known constraints, and the specific nature of
the project. Our job is to listen and to begin to craft an approach that will
culminate in a deliverable that will comply with the contract, and our client’s
needs. Our schedule development services satisfy many purposes and types
of clients
Types of Schedules Developed
While each type of schedule serves a specific purpose, none is more or less
important than the other. CPM Partners works with the project team and
contract requirements to build a scheduling culture that can be relied upon,
embraced by stakeholders, and used to effectively manage a project.
Whatever the type of schedule required, CPM Partners has expertise with
developing and maintaining all types of schedules including:
� Proposal schedules
� Preliminary schedules prior
to NTP
� Baseline development
� Design schedules
� Schedule updates (as-
required)
� Recovery schedules
� Two-week look ahead
schedules
� Linear schedules
� As-Built schedules
� Integrated master program
schedules (CIP Schedules)
Baseline Schedule PERT View
SR91-Van Buren Interchange Project
City of Riverside
Monthly Progress Schedule
River Road Bridge Project
Riverside County Transportation Department
As-Built Schedule
Black Canyon Road Bridge Project
County of San Diego
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Some projects may only require the input of the Project Manager to develop
the schedule while others may require the involvement of a multitude of
players from the general superintendent, craft foremen, subcontractors,
suppliers, and vendors. The level and depth of client involvement is a
function of the project complexity and client needs.
Technical Scheduling Assistance
As part of our Schedule Development services, CPM Partners assists
Contractors and Owners with technical schedule aspects including:
� Technical written letter
responses to time related
issues
� Cost Loading
� Resource Loading
� Progress meetings
� Contract Compliance
Reviews
� Pre-construction
Conferences
� Field progress verification
with schedule report data
� Schedule Comparison
Reports
� Intelligent CPM coding
structure
Our clients look to CPM Partners as industry experts that can confidently
overcome technical scheduling issues. Our involvement is grounded by that
fact that Owners and Contractors understand and want a schedule that
represents a reasonable approach to accomplishing the work and meets their
specific needs.
CPM Schedule Reviews >
The construction schedule is as dynamic as the work in the field and regular
maintenance and review is required to ensure that the schedule continues to
represent a realistic plan for project delivery.
CPM Partners works closely with the construction manager to make sure that
we have a good understanding of the project scope as well as any potential
‘foreseeable’ issues ahead of time. Our primary goal in any schedule review is
to make sure that the schedule is:
� Contract Compliant
� Realistic and Reasonable
� Technically Sound
Contract Compliance
We review and verify all applicable contract-scheduling provisions, including
Notice-to-Proceed date, contract duration, work restrictions, intermediate
milestones, and any other contract provisions that affect the performance of
the work including non-work periods or work to be provided by others.
CPM Schedule Review Report
Adams Street Bridge Improvement Project
City of La Quinta
Otay Water District
CIP Master Schedule Update
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Realistic and Reasonable
We work closely with the construction manager in determining if the
schedule is realistic and reasonable. While we defer to the construction
manager for input on schedule items such as durations, work sequence and
logic, we identify “red-flags” that require consideration before making a
determination on how realistic and reasonable the schedule is.
Technically Sound
We review the schedule in detail to make sure that it’s technically sound and
identify areas where “scheduling games” may have been used. This includes
verification of the logic and critical path(s), relationship types, contractor
imposed constraints, use of lags, and preferential sequencing. Prior to
starting the review process, we collect the contractor’s electronic schedule
and narrative.
Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule Analysis >
Although schedule analysis is often performed as part of our Schedule
Development and Schedule Review services, we separate our analysis efforts
with a focus on objectivity. Whenever we are brought in to analyze a
schedule or time related issue, we rely on project facts to evaluate and
present our findings.
The greatest benefit our clients receive is a truly independent and objective
analysis so that the management team has the proper information to make
informed, timely, and feasible business decisions. When approaching a delay
analysis it’s necessary to evaluate what information is available and
determine the most feasible way to meet our client’s objectives.
NOPC #7 – Analysis of Key Events River Road Bridge Replacement Project
Riverside County Transportation Department
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Schedule Analysis Methodologies and Assessment
With every analysis situation, it is important to utilize an analysis
methodology that is supported by the contract and yields a factual
conclusion.
Below are some types of delay analysis methods that we either employ or
critique for accuracy and merit.
� Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
� As-Planned vs. As-Built
� Contemporaneous Schedule Analysis
� Windows Analysis
� Impacted As-Planned
� Collapsed As-Built
A schedule analysis is only as good as the information used in the analysis.
Our CPM schedule analysis does not stop after the analytical impact
evaluation. The results yielded from the schedule analysis are compared with
contemporaneous project documents to ensure that the conclusions are in
fact what actually happened and not subject to inaccurate schedule data. A
sound schedule analysis can only maintain credibility by factual project
documents that align with the analysis conclusions. Time Impact Analysis (TIA) River Road Bridge Replacement Project
Riverside County Transportation Department
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� Preconstruction conditions
� Progress documentation
� Existing conditions
Daily Inspection Reports
� Contractor workforce
� Work Performed
� Material Delivered
� Test performed & results
� Special Inspections
� Non-conforming work
� As-built documentation
� Communications
Progress Documentation
SR91/Van Buren Interchange Project
City of Riverside
Construction Inspection
Controlling the quality of the work and maintaining contract compliance is
the primary responsibility of the inspector in the field. Preparing accurate
daily inspection reports that documents work performed, verifying material
and equipment delivered and incorporated into the work complies with the
contract requirements, confirming that all tests are properly scheduled and
witness and that any deviations from the approved contract documents are
appropriately documented by photos and incorporated into the as-built
drawings are only part of the inspector's duties. Effective communication
with the Contractor, the Owner’s Project Manager and the CM are critical for
successful project delivery.
A major function of construction inspection is documentation. As part of our
QA plan, Daily Reports are forwarded to and reviewed by the CM every day
and will be transmitted to the Owner's Project Manager the next business
day. This process ensures that the Owner's team has accurate, current
project information in a timely basis.
Project photographs serve at least three distinct purposes. First, prior to the
start of construction, photographs of the site and surrounding area provide
documentary evidence of the preconstruction conditions. These photos are
beneficial in resolving disputes as to what existed prior to the start of
construction. Second, photographs of work progress on a regular basis
provide evidence of progress that can be correlated to daily reports and
other contemporaneous documents in the event of a claim by the contractor.
Finally, photographs of existing conditions can be attached to RFIs or other
communication amongst the team to clarify specific issues that may be
difficult to describe in words. Project photos are an intergral part of overall
quality control and are archived in digital format with a unique file name that
includes the date and individual responsible for taking the photograph.
SWPPP Inspection & QSP Services
CPM Partners provides field personnel and SWPPP (Storm Water Prevention
Pollution Plan) compliance inspection services throughout Southern
California. Our staff includes erosion and sediment control inspection
professionals who are certified QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) and
experienced with the SWPPP inspection process. To ensure that
environmental and contractual regulations are satisfied, we implement a
consistent and repeatable SWPPP compliance program that includes regular
monitoring, daily inspections, sampling, training, and reporting. Erosion Control > Re-vegetation with Dri-Paks
SDG&E Encinas Wood to Steel Conversion Project
Encinitas, CA
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Equally as important as the inspections themselves, is proper report
documentation. Each SWPPP inspection report details various inspection
items including: what items were inspected, when and where the inspection
took place, environmental concerns, integrity of the SWPPP system,
photograph logs, and narrative descriptions detailing recommended repairs.
These reports are logged to the project and provide a contemporaneous
inspection record.
Sometimes assignments have real urgency. We understand the necessity to
heighten inspection efforts during particular environmental occurrences such
as heavy rainfall. Our experienced QSP specialists are committed to providing
24 hour SWPPP services to ensure proper compliance.
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Project Owners sometimes find that their current staff is unavailable or does
not have the proper training and credentials required to effectively manage
their SWPPP program. We assist our clients by providing the right resources
at the right time and for just as long as is required thereby maximizing the
benefit to our clients while minimizing the project costs. Our certified
Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSP) assist Owners in NPDES compliance.
We can provide a single project specific service or we can provide a
combination of services to ensure the project is in compliance with State and
Local agency Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan requirements.
Our SWPPP Services include:
� Sampling and Reporting to ensure compliance on all level 2 & 3 risk
projects.
� Site Inspections as needed to ensure the project is in compliance
with the SWPPP plan.
� Photo Logs to provide a complete project record that verifies SWPPP
compliance.
� BMP monitoring to assist the Owner in the selection and
maintenance of the most effective BMP's compliant with State, Local
and Federal regulations at a reasonable cost.
� BMP training to ensure on-site personnel is properly trained in Best
Management Practices (BMP) implementation.
� Rain Event Action Plans as required to ensure compliance.
� 24 Hour Emergency Response Service to ensure that your storm
water and discharge requirements are met, no matter the time or
conditions.
Sediment Control > Fiber Fabric & Gravel Bags
SDG&E Underground Valve Replacement Project
Vista, CA
Sediment Control > Fiber Rolls & Rock Packs
SDG&E Underground Utility Conversion Project
National City, CA
Stockpile Management > Spoils Containment
SDG&E Underground Valve Replacement Project
Fallbrook, CA
Soil Stabilization > Hydroseeding & Fiber Rolls
SDG&E Wood to Steel Conversion Project
Pala Mesa, CA
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Controls
Project Controls Development and Implementation >
Having an integrated cost and schedule information system provides the
Management Team and the Owner with current information regarding
schedule, budgets, expenditures, and change orders. The benefit is that all
project participants have the ability to easily access this information and use
it to make the best informed decisions.
Effective project controls also requires that all project information be
processed in a systematic manner that provides for the
timely logging, filing, and tracking of project related
correspondence. Our document control system
facilitates timely responses, provides an easily
retrievable record of communications, and
establishes the chronology of project events. We
work with our clients to develop a document
control process that establishes the accountability
necessary to deliver projects within the established
schedules and budgets.
Scheduling and Controls Tools / Software >
CPM Partners’ scheduling professionals are well trained and experienced in
the use of all industry recognized scheduling software. We currently use
Oracle’s (Primavera) P6 Professional Project Management as our standard;
however, we have and continue to prepare, review, and analyze schedules in
P3 and Suretrack based on each specific project’s requirements.
The use of industry-specific project management software is becoming more
prevalent and many clients have specific software requirements. Currently
there are numerous construction project management software packages on
the market from AccuBuild to EADOC to Meridian Systems Prolog to Oracle’s
Primavera Contract Management. Regardless of the software used,
successful project management relies on having an established written
protocol for processing any project document; from a letter from the Owner,
to meeting minutes, to change orders. The protocol has to be specific to the
project and our client’s needs.
CPM Partners has standard written Document Control Procedures that can
be adapted for any software to provide a document control process. It is
the software’s process combined with time-tested procedures that allows for
the electronic filing and retrieval of all project related documents in an
effective and efficient manner.
Document Control > Standard RFI Process Flowchart
Primavera Contract Manager (Expedition)
Document Control > Standard Change Management Process
Primavera Contract Manager (Expedition)
By using industry standard software
we can share our systems expertise
with every member of the project
team, resulting in the most cost
efficient method of developing,
monitoring, controlling, and
reporting project activity.
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Quality Management is the totality of functions involved in the
determination and achievement of quality; which includes quality assurance
and quality control. Quality assurance (QA) is a broad concept that focuses
on the entire quality system encompassing all activities required to produce
a product or service of appropriate quality. According to the American
Society for Quality (ASQ), “QA includes all those planned or systematic
actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service
will satisfy given needs.”
Quality control (QC) has a narrower focus than quality assurance. Quality
control focuses on the process of producing the product or service with the
intent of eliminating problems that might result in defects. According to
ASQ, “QC includes the operational techniques and the activities which sustain
a quality of product or service that will satisfy given needs; also the use of
such techniques and activities.”
At CPM Partners we believe that delivering Quality is dependent upon having
highly qualified professionals who take ownership of their work and do the
work consistently within guidelines of the appropriate standard procedures.
Managing Quality during construction requires diligent adherence to the
plans and specifications and effective communication amongst the project
participants. Quality can only be obtained by a combination of inspection,
testing and process surveillance that is performed in a systematic manner to
assure the specific requirements for control of the process and quality of the
work item are being achieved throughout the duration of the process. CPM
Partners’ Quality Management Plan involves the contractor, subcontractors,
and suppliers to ensure construction complies with the requirements of the
contract. CPM Partners’ QA approach has four phases that require the
contractor to actively perform QC on its work whether or not it has a formal
quality control plan.
Phase 1 – Preparatory Inspection Meeting
Prior to the start of work on an identified feature of work, CPM Partners and
the Owner’s Representative will meet with the Contractor’s supervisor of
the feature of work to discuss the Contractor’s QC program and the
requirements of the contract documents. The purpose of the meeting is to
make sure that there is no misunderstanding with regard to the quality and
technical requirements of the feature of work; as well as, safety and
environmental issues, material and equipment contemplated, testing
requirements, acceptance criteria, including workmanship, and
documentation to be submitted attesting the achievement of the quality
and technical requirements. Interfaces with CPM Partners, Agencies and
their representatives will be identified.
Quality
Management
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Phase 2 – Initial Inspection
After a representative sample of the work has been completed, CPM
Partners will meet with the Contractor and its supervisor of the work to
verify conformance of the work to the Contract Documents, the
acceptability of workmanship, inspection and test results, and the adequacy
of safety and environmental precautions taken.
Phase 3 – Follow-up Inspection (Surveillance)
CPM Partners’ field personnel and material testing personnel will monitor
the work on a daily basis to verify continuing conformance to the
requirements established and discussed in the preparatory inspection
meeting and initial inspections, and verify that corrective action has been
taken to resolve any deficiencies. Deficiencies noted during the follow-up
inspections will be identified and properly documented.
The basis for follow-up inspections will be daily or as required by the
contract documents.
Phase 4 – Completion Testing
When an item of work has been completed and prior to the start of the next
operation that may cover the feature of the work e.g. placement of
reinforcement and embedded items prior to concrete placement, the
Contractor and CPM Partners, will inspect the feature of work to verify that
it is complete and conforms to the applicable requirements. Deficiencies
noted will be identified and corrections completed and verified prior to the
start of the next operation.
Quality Management doesn’t just relate to construction in the field. Our
QA/QC program is based on established processes and procedures for
every service we provide. Every
CPM Partners employee has
been trained on and has a clear
understanding of our Standard
Operating Procedures. As a final
Quality Assurance step, every
deliverable we send to our
clients is reviewed by one of our
senior professionals.
At CPM Partners, we take
QA/QC very seriously, as our
business is primarily sustained by repeat business with our existing clients.
We promise to deliver quality to our clients; and we can’t afford to make
promises we can’t keep.
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Experience & Representative Current Projects
Information about our most current projects is available on our website at:
www.cpm-partners.com/experience
Service Sheets by Client Type
We serve various Client Types including Public Owners, PM / CM firms,
attorneys, contractors, designers, Private Owners and Master Developers.
Feel free to download our Service Sheets (in PDF format) relevant to you by
visiting:
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