Early

Contractor Involvement

An ‘Early Contractor Involvement’ process is a successful procurement model as it encourages collaboration be it by workshops and other means in the upfront design and development stage of the project, this is generally between the principal and the required contractors. Working on the design and complex issues at the early onset of any project can reduce potential risks and contract variations. The ECI model ideally aims to seek out the contractor’s specialist knowledge and expertise of the construction process to benefit the interior design solutions. The ECI model isn’t always implemented for cost efficiencies; however, it does create higher transparency of costs, but also ensures a well thought out and resolved project for the client and business outcomes.

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Procurement Methods and

Construction Management

Sense Projects are purely a Construction Management Company that takes pride in adding value throughout the entire project process, from the initial design phase, to feasibilities, buildability through to the construction phase and beyond. We are highly experienced in our field and as a result we can foresee and assess the best outcome. Each project has different drivers and often require variations of the below Delivery Methods:

 

Fixed Lump Sum
A ‘Fixed Lump Sum Cost’ is based on a set design and program, which will include all materials, labour, sub-contractors, preliminaries, site and project management services required to complete the project.

Design & Construct
‘Design and Construct’ is when we work closely with the client and architect to create a design concept and then mature those ideas into a construction design. We manage the budget and programming aspects to the client’s requirements and then oversee the successful construction of the project.

 

Construction Management
A ‘Construction Management’ method is a transparent cost reporting solution for those clients who wish to be more involved, or have time constraints which requires a reduced design time. Trade costs are sought from the market and are presented to the client for review and approval. We will facilitate each trades engagement with the client directly and manage and administer them through the construction phase as required.

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Design and

Construction Collaborations

Sense Projects is an independent Construction Management Company, with that in mind we outsource all of our required design services. We collaborate with reputable, experienced designers suited to each project and its required criteria. To ensure we are putting forward the most suitable designer, we consider the following factors:

  • Past project and interior design experience to align with the required project brief
  • Capacity to resource the project to ensure the program constraints are met
  • Brand alignment with the client

To discuss any of the above methods please feel free to get in touch with the team at info@senseprojects.com.au