ConstruCT 2006 ConstruCT 2006 David O’Hearn, P.E. Deputy Commissioner
Panel Bruce Bockstael, FAIA Bruce Bockstael, FAIA Chief Architect Al Herring, P.E. Al Herring, P.E. Chief Engineer Scott Jellison, P.E. Scott Jellison, P.E. Director of Project Management
Presentation Outline DPW Overview DPW Overview Topics Topics –Quality –Schedule –Budget –Communication Q&A Q&A
James T. Fleming Commissioner Executive Residence Finance > Accounts Payable & Budget > Project Accounting > Procurement Information Technology Legal Services > Communications > Contracts > Legislative Facilities Management >Direct Property Management > Buildings & Trades > Contract Property Mngmnt. > Planning > Projects & Standards > Environmental Leasing & Acquisition Risk Management Raeanne Curtis Chief of Staff Management Services Jonathan P. Holmes Deputy Commissioner Facilities Management David O’Hearn Deputy Commissioner Design and Construction Project Management > Capital Projects > Agency Administered Projects & Claims Planning & Programming > Project Support > Environmental Statewide Security > Code Review & Inspection > Energy > Hazardous Materials
Total Employees 67 Total Employees 67 Licensed Professionals Licensed Professionals –Licensed Architects 8 –Licensed Professional Engineers 10 –Licensed Building Officials 9 –Licensed Landscape Architect 1 –Licensed Surveyor 1 Over 80%of Staff – 10 Hr OSHA Certified Over 80%of Staff – 10 Hr OSHA Certified DPW Design & Construction Staff
Formal Construction Projects
Staffing vs. Projects $- $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $60,000,000 $80,000,000 $100,000,000 $120,000,000 $140,000,000 $160,000,000 $180,000, Fiscal Year Design & Construction Staffing Formal Construction AwardsD&C Staff
Quality Chief Architect signs all S/C Chief Architect signs all S/C Better Documents - Coordination Better Documents - Coordination Constructability Reviews Constructability Reviews More Thorough Pre-Con from CA’s More Thorough Pre-Con from CA’s Pre-Bid Checklist Pre-Bid Checklist Close Out & Pre Occupancy Checklists Close Out & Pre Occupancy Checklists Evaluations Evaluations
Schedule New Schedule Specification New Schedule Specification Reduce Change Orders Reduce Change Orders Bid Award Timely Bid Award Timely Evaluations Evaluations
Substantial Completion
Project Close Out
Budget Internal Reconciliations Internal Reconciliations Award Contracts Within 90 Days Award Contracts Within 90 Days Reduce Change Orders Reduce Change Orders Stay on Schedule Stay on Schedule Claims mitigation Claims mitigation Increase Inflation Multiple Increase Inflation Multiple
Source: ENR (BCI) Building Cost Index History
Building Construction Inflation For Jan 05 to Jan 06 up 5.4% For Jan 04 to Jan 05 up 9.2% 20 Year average from % 10 Year average from % 5 Year average from % Source: ENR (BCI) Building Cost Index History
Communication Web Site Re-design Web Site Re-design –Publications –Results for Bids & Selections Participation in External Events Participation in External Events Industry Advisory Council Industry Advisory Council
Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Industry Advisory Council (IAC) ABC - Associated Builders & Contractors of CT ACEC - American Council of Engineering Companies AGC - Associated General Contractors of America AIA - American Institute of Architects CBC - Connecticut Building Congress CMAA - Construction Management Association of America CSA - Connecticut Subcontractors Association DPW - Department of Public Works
Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Mission Statement Work collaboratively through communication, conceptualization, and implementation to provide efficient and effective solutions, which will produce high quality projects within schedule and budget, at a fair price.
“The IAC has given the industry a true voice in the policies and administration of DPW. For this, DPW should be commended. This has been the most receptive the department has been to the industry in many, many years and AGC is hopeful this excellent progress will continue.”
Moving Forward Div 0/1 (Includes retainage reduction) Div 0/1 (Includes retainage reduction) Past Performance Past Performance 90 Day Close Out 90 Day Close Out DRB’s DRB’s Lien Waivers Lien Waivers Tighter Standards for CA Tighter Standards for CA Scope/Constructability Reviews Scope/Constructability Reviews
Staffing vs. Projects