Introduction Top
Pine Brook Corporation is a general contractor, design builder,
and construction manager based in Kittery, ME. We target high profile,
fast track, high risk projects because we have the focus, ability,
and control to do them well and receive the highest references
from all of our customers, architects and engineers.
Pine Brook Corporation’s basic business principles of genuine
honesty and integrity set our firm apart. Couple this concept with
our planning, problem solving and project management skills and
it isn’t difficult to understand how we consistently exceed
our customers’ expectations across the board. In this manner,
we have created a base of repeat customers of which we are extremely
proud to boast. We encourage you to review our projects and
to contact our references.
Philosophy
of Business Top
Pine Brook Corporation’s philosophy of business as a General
Contractor, Construction Manager or Design Builder is essentially
the same. We protect and serve the owner and architect by
utilizing the same conservative principles we use to protect our
own interests.
Again, please confirm with our references.
- Prequalification of subcontractors ensures balance of price,
ability and stability.
- Subcontractors and suppliers are kept on an even playing field
by identifying, in great detail, the scope of work on which they
are bidding.
- Time is money, therefore stringent schedules are set and various
timely methods are used continuously to ensure the project remains
on track.
- Value engineering is consistently/continuously applied across
the project to pin point possible areas of improvement/owner
savings.
- Requests for change orders are closely analyzed to ensure applicable
cost savings have been included and actual costs to subcontractors
are reflected in their pricing.
- Consistent prompt payment of subcontractors / suppliers buys
the owner best pricing.
No matter the construction process, Pine Brook Corporation both
understands and accepts our fiduciary responsibility to our clients
and subcontractors.
Project Objectives Top
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Create unified “team work” environment
among owner, architect, engineers, Pine Brook Corp., subcontractors & suppliers
at both administrative and field levels.
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Develop, monitor, and maintain/improve aggressive
schedule.
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Participate fully in the value engineering process.
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Limit liability exposure by ensuring the safest
possible working environment by utilizing our safety consultant
for periodic OSHA compliance review.
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Ensure all work put in place adheres to strict
tolerances.
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Receive highest possible review from the owner
and architect.
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Provide the owner with a finished product that
will stand the test of time.
Pine Brook Corporation Lead Personnel Top
- Richard D. Johnson, Project Manager/Site Supervisor
- David Ranta, Project Manager/Site Supervisor
- Crystal Wilson, Project Manager/Administrative Assistant
- Mike Cloutier, Project Manager/Site Supervisor
- Linda Nelson, Assistant Project Manager/Office Manager
- Charles Gary, Site Supervisor/Carpenter Foreman
- Steven Allen, Site Supervisor/Carpenter Foreman
- Jamie Corriveau, Carpenter Foreman
Example of Management Plan for Construction
Management Top
Pre-Construction
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Pine Brook Corp. plan/spec review and initial
schedule of administrative and construction processes.
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Begin weekly meetings with owner and architect.
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Make bid documents and detailed scopes of work
available to subcontractors. Include
request for value engineering ideas.
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Establish bid date for subcontractors.
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Identification
of general conditions and misc. costs.
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Receive
and review subcontractor bids.
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Develop/review
value engineering options and present viable options to architect/owner
for approval.
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Completion
of “GMP” budget.
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Award
subcontracts (To review a sample contract please contact us).
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Preconstruction
Conference #1
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Subcontractors
added to weekly meetings.
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Submittal
process.
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Release
long lead materials to be ordered and stored off site.
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Release
short lead materials to be ordered and stored off site.
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Schedule
finalization and subcontractor sign-off on final schedule.
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Preconstruction
Conference #2
Construction
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Continue
weekly meetings with all parties in attendance.
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Perform
+/- 4 daily site inspection to ensure quality control is
maintained and schedule is coordinated.
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Hold
weekly meetings between CM and subcontractor
foremen to discuss previous/current/upcoming weeks’ issues.
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Hold
weekly meetings between CM and all
field personnel to discuss previous/current/upcoming
weeks’ issues.
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Provide
incentives/perks to field personnel to create and maintain
the “team work” environment and keep production
levels high.
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Implement
techniques to ensure meeting completion date including, but
not limited to, additional field personnel work hours and
additional subcontractors.
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Process legitimate change orders quickly (See Change Orders).
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Close
out contract including punchlist, as builts and O & M’s
on time.
Pine Brook Corporation’s
Role as a Construction Entity Top
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Bring
technical, fast track scheduling and subcontractor control
experience to the project.
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Provide
viable value engineering options to owner/architect for consideration.
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Bring a large network of proven subcontractors to the project.
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Establish and bolster the “team work” environment.
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Offer
the option of in house demolition, carpentry, masonry, steel,
and concrete work.
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Recognize
and adhere to budget amounts.
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Act
as mediator between owner/architect and subcontractors on
any change order disputes and expedite all change orders
to avoid construction delays.
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Defend the best interests of the owner/architect throughout the project.
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Develop and maintain/improve aggressive schedule.
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Maintain
high standard of quality control from structural framing
through final finish work.
Change Orders Top
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Identify potential credits due to owner to offset potential charges
from subs.
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Verify
subcontractor actual costs prior to mark-up.
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Expedite technical resolutions, if required, and proposals.
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If
acceptable to owner/architect, proceed on confirmed verbal
direction by issuing written change orders to subcontractors
and notifying owner/architect of same.
Quality Control Top
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Anticipate
QC issues in advance and discuss at weekly subcontractor
meetings.
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Identify/develop
work tolerances.
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Constantly
monitor daily work in progress.
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Coordinate
testing agencies.
Surety Top
Pine
Brook Corporation’s bonding program is provided by the
Insurance Company of North America through Bill VerPlanck of
the Rowley Agency (22 year relationship). Our
current single job limit is approximately 10 million dollars. Bonding
Letter of Surety
Safety Top
Our number one priority is providing
the safest possible work environment for all crews in the field. Not
only are our supervisors trained in OSHA compliance, but we also
contract with Contractors Risk Management to conduct regular
unannounced inspections of all job sites. Any
site receiving a score less than 8 out of 10 is automatically
scheduled for a follow-up surprise inspection. Subcontractors
in violation during the original failed inspection are required
to rectify the violation immediately, assessed a fine per our “Subcontractor
Fine System”, and charged a portion of the re-inspection
fee. |
