a powerful foundation Zurich Construction Management Services consulting and planning

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1 a powerful foundation consulting and planning

2 your project has suddenly, seriously gotten out of hand Engineering has turned in yet another set of plans Crews continue to accumulate overtime Materials are delivered late Delays are straining coordination to the breaking point Project costs are spiraling out of control Can the job be completed on time? Will profits be on target? What s your plan to resolve disputes? Isn t there a better way?

3 laying the groundwork Whether you re building a stadium or power plant, successful construction projects require solid planning. Yet rapid industry growth and unrelenting timetables can make such considerations challenging, even overwhelming. Now, Zurich Construction Management Services can help. We are a consulting group dedicated solely to the construction industry. Our consultants are experienced industry leaders who possess a unique vision and bottom-line perspective. They deliver superior business results results that help to improve project performance. We serve the following clients: owners and developers construction lenders construction attorneys design professionals construction managers construction general contractors trade subcontractors vendors and suppliers Regardless of sector, size or scope, we can help a project at any phase. Zurich Construction Management Services helping lay the groundwork for success! Using time, cost and quality control, our goal is to help ensure your construction projects are completed successfully, profitably and on time with minimum risk. Our consultants are available to complement and extend your staff at any phase of project development, design or construction.

4 constructing success from the ground up Experience An experienced team is essential to any successful construction project. Zurich Construction Management Services consultants share this philosophy, having worked in the very industry they now serve. All team members are degreed professionals who average 20 years of construction experience and have held positions such as project managers, project engineers, job site superintendents, project estimators and corporate managers. Project experience covers all market segments, including industrial, commercial, heavy and highway, public works and residential. Insight consultants combine this diverse background with their financial knowledge, observations of the world s best industry practices and lessons learned from years of problem solving. In addition, we are the industry leaders in training and educating our staff on cutting-edge trends and developments, as well as regulatory issues. Responsiveness Our deep and broad understanding of the construction industry is also evident in our approach to and array of services. Zurich Construction Management Services multidisciplinary team members bring their business and engineering perspective to bear when planning entire projects up front or identifying underlying construction problems. Our consultants then provide realistic and workable solutions that directly address your unique and complex construction-related challenges. As an added benefit, our experienced consultants are all full-time, permanent staff that provide you with the professional attention and consistency you require. Moreover, they are located throughout the world, so consultants are close to your projects and knowledgeable of local issues. An overview of our consulting services Organizational As a leader in your organization, there are issues you must continually address. Are you positioned for the future? Do you have the staff that will allow you to realize your goals? Are they adequately trained? Are their goals aligned with yours? Our consultants vast management experience, combined with ongoing research into how organizations work best, enables us to help you operate more efficiently and effectively on an ongoing basis. Services we provide include: seminars and training management consulting organizational reviews corporate X-Rays cultural assessments effective communications business planning Project feasibility When considering a new endeavor, construction participants have to ask themselves some challenging questions. What are the resource demands? Are resources available? Can you meet your required return on investment? How realistic is the schedule? With these and so many other considerations, Zurich C o n s t ruction Management Se rvices prov i d e s : project risk identification, assessment and reduction plans initial project budget and schedule reviews strategic planning schedule viability and resource availability analysis comprehensive business and financial services

5 Pre-construction Experience shows that the most successful projects are typically well planned and appropriately set up before construction. distinguishes itself from other consultants by providing pre-construction planning and evaluation services that include: project planning and setup project organizational reviews partnering facilitation proposed project management systems evaluations contract documents and contracting strategy reviews EEO, affirmative action and other employment requirements reviews prequalification assistance financial analysis of proposed participants constructability reviews value engineering analysis best practices recommendations Construction At the core of your project, solid construction management requires relentless attention to detail and job site conditions. Our consultants have expertise in scheduling, cost analysis, damage calculation, labor productivity and construction management, which translate into improved project control and rapid evaluation and resolution of disputes. consultants bring focus to your project by providing: Project controls project scheduling periodic schedule updates as-planned and as-built schedule preparations manpower and labor efficiency analysis productivity and contractor efficiency monitoring actual work status determinations job cost analysis design errors and omissions analysis proposed construction methods evaluations construction equipment utilization analysis quality assurance and control submittals, procurement and installation of major equipment analysis start-up and testing of equipment and controls analysis Change management change order preparations, reviews and negotiations time extension request evaluations delay evaluations indirect expense analysis and evaluations Safety safety and hazardous materials program formulations safety management plans accident investigations and expert testimony wall-to-wall safety evaluations Post-construction is committed to assisting our clients in the successful turnover of projects and in the avoidance and timely resolution of construction disputes. Our experts can provide: facility/systems turnover support project critiques and recommendations claims analysis, preparation and documentation negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums construction defects evaluations forensic investigations and expert testimony

6 building profits with a leader Responsiveness, industry expertise, expense containment and a unique, solutions-based approach are fundamental elements of every consulting assignment. As you consider your next project or find yourself needing counsel, Zurich Construction Management Services is prepared to help you build a powerful foundation. As a part of the Zurich Financial Services Group, we provide global reach, financial strength and stability and a tradition of commitment to excellence. Put our network of the industry s most experienced and qualified consultants to work for you from project conception to completion. is a part of Zurich Services Corporation, which is a member of the Zurich Financial Services Group ( a global leader of integrated financial services. Founded in 1872, Zurich Financial Services Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It has offices in more than 60 countries employing 70,000 people.

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