construction management services - Owner's rep
"Risk management is not about being afraid of the risks, but about being aware of them and being prepared."
LinkQuest Development joins your Quest to develop land in BC and AB.
One-Stop Land Development & Construction Management Services.
For over 20 years, our team has led many multi-award-winning projects and masterplan communities in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Calgary.
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Why Chose Us?
22 yrs
combined experience
15+
projects led
009
Awards won
1000+
happy occupants
At LinkQuest Development, we believe that our project-based approach to land development can help ensure that you have the best talent for each phase of your project. This leads to better outcomes and a more efficient development process.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you get the results you're looking for.
Problem
29%
Increase of cost in Change Orders
Are you a developer or landowner striving to achieve success with profitable and efficient projects? How do you navigate unanticipated expenses like rising material costs or unforeseen site conditions to prevent budget overruns?
19%
Delays in the timeline
Do you struggle with effectively managing subcontractors, overcoming skilled labour shortages, and navigating material supply chain disruptions to keep their construction projects on track?
-05%
Loss in profits
Are you finding it challenging to manage rising material costs, unexpected site conditions, and cash flow disruptions in order to prevent budget overruns and protect your profits?
Having dealt with these challenges extensively, we have developed a methodical approach that can lead you to the outcomes you seek.
Solution - Goals
The proposal aims to achieve timely completion, high-quality output, and stay within budget. It also promotes win-win solutions that generate overall positive outcomes.
LinkQuest Development acts as a connection that bridges the gap between the owner, design team, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of projects.
Within budget
On
time
Great Quality
Solution - Process
01
Finalize Tender Drawings / Coordination
02
Tender
03
Value Engineering
05
Manages and oversee construction
04
Contract Signed
Example - Final Approach will be Tailored to Address Individual Client Requirements
Solution - Steps
01
Finalize Tender Drawigns
This phase requires careful oversight, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure the design aligns with goals, budget, and schedule. This involvement minimizes risks, optimizes costs, and facilitates a seamless transition to the construction phase.
*Construction Partner. i.e. Construction Management Company
Drawing Review: Facilitates and leads final tender drawing review for accuracy, compliance with codes, and alignment with project objectives.
Quality Check: Implements processes and procedures to achieve high-quality drawings, identifying errors, omissions, and discrepancies for prompt resolution.
Budget Alignment: Collaborate with cost estimator/ construction partner* to verify that drawings align with the project budget, addressing potential cost implications.
Risk Management: Collaborating with the consultant team and construction partner* to identify and address potential risks.
Contractor Interaction: Assist in fostering communication between the design team and construction partner* while offering necessary clarifications.
Final Approval: Participate in the final approval process for tender drawings, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Change Management: Create a streamlined process for managing changes after the drawing phase, including thorough documentation and effective communication.
Reports progress: Keep stakeholders informed of progress by giving them updates in separate meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions.
Solution - Steps
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Tender Stage
During the tender stage, we will review drawings, align budgets, communicate with stakeholders, manage risk, evaluate value, and report progress
Tracks Budget: Collaborate with construction partners and estimators to ensure drawings match the project budget, addressing cost implications.
Communication Facilitation: Bridge communication between the design team and potential contractors, providing clarifications.
Risk Identification: Identify potential drawing-related risks, ensuring safety measures and risk reduction.
Oversees Tender Schedule: Collaborating with the construction partner determines whether to extend or modify the tender
schedule based on trade response coverage and timing.
Value Assessment: Explore cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, evaluating alternate design options.
Reports progress: Keep stakeholders informed of progress by giving them updates in separate meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions. meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions.
Solution - Steps
03
Value Engineering
During Value Engineering, the owner's rep leads the assessment, evaluation, and analysis of cost-saving options.
Collaborate with stakeholders, document decisions, and watch for ongoing savings.
Assessment: Collaborate with the design team to assess project elements for cost-saving opportunities.
Alternatives: Evaluate alternate design options without compromising quality or functionality.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Analyze proposed changes for cost savings against their impact on project goals.
Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate stakeholder discussions to gain consensus on value engineering decisions.
Documentation: Ensures Documents reflect the approved changes, rationale, and anticipated benefits.
Continuous Review: Maintain ongoing review of value engineering initiatives throughout the project.
Reports progress: Keep stakeholders informed of progress by giving them updates in separate meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions.
Solution - Steps
04
Contract Negotiation
Negotiate terms and conditions with the construction partner for the desired contract.
Contract Review: Review proposed contracts and align them with project goals, budget, and timeline based on the legal review from the company's lawyer.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential contractual risks and work to mitigate them in the contract terms.
Cost Analysis: Collaborate with estimators to assess proposed costs and negotiate favourable terms.
Scope Alignment: Verify contract reflects the agreed-upon scope, specifications, and deliverables.
Reports progress: Keep stakeholders informed of progress by giving them updates in separate meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions.
Solution - Steps
05
Construction Phase
During the construction phase, an Owner's Rep ensures smooth progress by overseeing work quality, addressing issues, managing changes, communicating, ensuring safety, and reporting to stakeholders.
Project Oversight: Along with the Construction Partner, monitors construction progress to ensure adherence to plan, budget, and schedule.
Quality Assurance: Ensure work meets specified quality standards and design intent.
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve on-site issues and conflicts promptly.
Change Management: Approves changes in scope, design, or schedule changes while minimizing disruptions.
Communication: Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders, including contractors and designers.
Documentation: Reviews and ensure accurate records of project milestones, changes, and issues are documented by the construction partner.
Reports progress: Keep stakeholders informed of progress by giving them updates in separate meetings or verbally. Focus on essential milestones, issues, and recommended actions.
Let's work together!
Info@LinkQuestDevelopment.ca
www.LinkQuestDevelopment.ca