Among the Services We Offer.... Feasibility Studies, Tenant Site Survey, Space Programming, Needs Analysis Facility Requirements Definition Physical Network (Data and Telephony) Infrastructure Centers Architect and Contractor Selection, Design Coordination, Construction Administration Risk Management Consulting, Budgeting and Scheduling Project Management Relocation Planning and Management, Reapportioning Assets Office Furniture, Systems and Equipment-Sourcing and Procurement Facility Security Planning Post-occupancy Management – including Facility Management Program Develop Facilities Manual Feasibility Studies Feasibility studies help you avoid the unexpected and costly surprises so common in renovation work. This study provides detailed information relating to the potential areas that may require special attention. The study can be as small as a simple outline for a corporate relocation to strategic planning for your future manufacturing sites throughout the US. Potentially the strongest reason for conducting a feasibility study is to assess construction risk.        top of page Project Site Survey The prospective facilities under consideration are analyzed to determine what project improvements are necessary. A comparative analysis is delivered showing attributes and liabilities of each individual building. This includes construction cost and an assessment of the effectiveness of the building’s geometry within the company’s floor plan configuration. Also provided is a technical review of the building’s structural, mechanical and electrical integrity. It is in these areas that the prospective owner faces the most costly elements of construction and it is usually this area least understood by the client.        top of page Space Programming Space programming provides the management team with statistical information and planning data for determining current, future, and optional space requirements and space utilization guidelines. Combining these factors allows a design centered on enhancing employee productivity while creating a pleasing work environment. An owner’s representative such as Project Partners translates the business needs into the architectural design and construction elements.        top of page Needs Analysis A complete needs analysis for a corporate relocation would include a feasibility study, a project site survey and space programming. Many companies do not require the complete study and opt for a partial treatment to provide the information they require. The needs analysis supplies the basis for the Facility Requirements Definition, Budgeting and Scheduling and development of the project team.        top of page Facility Requirements Definition In this section of assessment, Project Partners will work with the company officers, staff and the architect to identify, assess, and verify personnel, financial, physical, technical, and mechanical areas to be addressed.        top of page Physical Network (Data and Telephony) Infrastructure Centers The evaluation administered by our experienced technical consultants will analyze voice and data requirements and recommend the appropriate service to assure telecommunication requirements are met to support corporate goals well into the future        top of page Architect and Contractor Selection Selecting an architect or a contractor could become a costly course of action if the wrong decision is made. The preferred architect or contractor will have expertise in the type of environment being designed and built.        top of page Design Coordination The benefit of an owner’s representative is the ability to have another set of eyes overseeing the project design and progress budgeting. Project Partner’s experience assisting clients through this process reduces confusion, last minute decision-making, and related budget over-runs.        top of page Construction Risk Management Construction risk management can be relatively straightforward or extremely complex, depending on the commitment made by an owner to planning, planning, planning. As in any risk management situation, the desired result is controlling costs. Decisions from the size of space required to the positioning of the airflow ducts to prevent noise pollution must be made. If the details are not in the plan and budgeted properly, the expense of changing it rather than doing it right the first time could potentially be a showstopper for the entire project. Construction is really a service, not a product. The service is essentially directing and coordinating the work of dozens of subcontractors, suppliers, craftspeople, and laborers. Someone must also coordinate the builder’s services with those of the architects, engineers, and consultants. Someone must either manage the project and its risks or let the risks manage them.        top of page Construction Administration The scheduling and coordinating of contractors is critical for a timely completion. The general contractor and the owner’s vendors and contractors, each of whom has priorities and often conflicting activities, require a hands-on advocate for the owner’s position. During the construction period, changes to the original design are most likely to occur and can be very disruptive and costly to the work schedule. Project Partners become the owner’s representative to maintain the project schedule, expedite decisions that may be required of the owner, and ensure construction meets the contract intent and is of good quality.        top of page Office Furniture, Systems and Equipment—Sourcing and Procurement Years of planning and finding resources on a number of projects enables us to recommend the most capable suppliers of office furniture, systems and equipment. We will investigate product and equipment options and evaluate their appropriateness to specific requirements. In line with the space program, a quality standard will be developed. Once product choices have been chosen, a detailed comparative analysis of each manufacturer, product and price will be created allowing value-based decisions. As an owner’s independent representative, Project Partners is free of any alliances that would create a conflict in choice of the best product with the greatest value.        top of page Reapportioning Assets Your current office furniture, systems and equipment have value. Recouping some or all of it to apply to replacement office furniture systems and equipment is always desirable but not always easy to accomplish. Guidance will be provided to develop criteria for a furniture policy and in making a decision whether to keep all that you have currently, disposing of some of it while reworking the rest to coordinate with new furniture, or to completely replace everything.        top of page Budgeting and Scheduling The creation of the project schedule addresses the major milestones. It is the basis of a cohesive project plan from which a detailed budget will be developed.        top of page Project Management Project management encompasses the coordination of systems, techniques and people to complete a project within established goals of time, budget and quality. This must be administered in a team-building environment with a non-confrontational attitude while ensuring accurate communication to and participation of stakeholders.        top of page Relocation Planning and Management Moving a company is a considerable task. The myriad of details to cover can be overwhelming. Our goal is to handle all logistical relocation activities insuring a seamless transition for the operation and transparency to the customer base.        top of page Facility Security Planning Companies today require secure facilities, not only for the safekeeping of their most valuable asset—their employees—but also to provide protection of their facilities. We examine, design and specify the equipment necessary to meet a company’s security policy. Today’s application-based security systems make coordinating this function with the construction process cost-effective often showing measurable savings compared to installing systems after the fact.        top of page Post-occupancy Management – including Facility Management Program To round out the program, post occupancy administration is supported by assistance in specifying and bidding cleaning contracts, interior plantscape, and developing an artwork program. In addition, Project Partners reviews and evaluates the appropriateness of all vendor warranties and service contracts.        top of page There are always post-relocation events that must be managed. If these tasks are not proactively managed and driven to conclusion, some may never be completed, while others may take months to finish. The closeout plan will allow the facilities department to acclimate and ensure the integrity of the build-out is maintained throughout the life of the occupancy. This provides for a seamless start-up and on-going support for the facility.         top of page Develop Facilities Manual The post-occupancy phase also provides the development of a comprehensive Facilities Manual. The Facilities Manual serves as a single-point-of-reference for all facilities and infrastructure elements, including maintenance and emergency service procedures          top of page