Q.	We have a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers. How can we justify spending money on a construction management firm?
A.	Services rendered by Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. typically save our clients more than our fee. This is achieved by staying focused on the client's program. We provide value engineering through identifying potential problems, minimizing delays, controlling costs, and maintaining project schedules during the design and construction phases.
Q.	How will we be able to keep track of the construction budget?
A.	A chief concern of any project is keeping track of costs and making sure those costs are aligned with the project's budget. Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will handle and review all applications for payments and invoices including reports that will satisfy any state audits. Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will save the client many hours of time that are required to keep track of all construction related costs.
Q.	We don't have the experience and knowledge to build a multi-million dollar project. How will we know if the new facilities are being constructed to meet the plans and specifications?
A.	The daily presence of Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. on the site during construction ensures the owner that their project is being built in accordance with the contract documents, schedule and budget.
Q.	How do I address the safety issues for all the building occupants?
A.	Safety is our highest priority. We review the plans with town officials prior to construction to ensure proper egress is maintained. We constantly monitor the job for safety and security during construction and provide a "Badge" system to insure workers remain in their designated areas.
Q.	Time and stafflng are major concerns for any client. How will we be able to handle the extra work required for monitoring the construction project?
A.	Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. understands that a tremendous amount of effort is required to operate your facilities. For this reason Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. has structured their daily operations to manage every aspect of the construction project. Each client can choose the amount of involvement best suited for their needs. Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. prepares reports on the status of all aspects of the projects as often as the client requires, so they are always informed but not burdened.
Q.	How can a mid-sized firm provide the same level of service as a large corporation?
A.	Regardless of the size of the company hired for construction management on your project, only two or three people will be directly involved with your construction projects. Thousands of employees will be of no additional benefit to you. In fact, they could actually slow the progress because they cannot operate as efficiently as a smaller firm. In the case of Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc., the owners of the company will be directly involved throughout the project. This gives us the ability to easily modify the procedures to satisfy your needs.
Q.	What is the largest benefit in hiring a company that provides only construction management services?
A.	By hiring a firm that only provides construction management services the potential for conflict of interest is eliminated. A construction company providing construction management services, cannot remain objective when dealing with contractors with whom they work on a regular basis. Your interest and your project will be compromised. Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. provides only construction management services.
Q.	Is any job too small for a construction management firm?
A.	No. Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will manage any size project from simple maintenance through multi- million dollar construction.
Q.	How can we insure our needs and programs are properly incorporated into our project?
A.	As your representative, our goal is to insure that you are getting exactly what is required to meet each and every need to satisfy your program.
Q.	Who receives and analyzes bids for construction projects?
A.	Vlncentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will handle all aspects of the bid opening for each contract of the construction project. Once bids are received, Vincentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will analyze each bid and make recommendations to the client.
Q.	Will the construction manager help in procuring an architectural firm?
A.	Yes. Vlncentsen Thompson Meade Inc. will recommend architectural firms based on the size and scope of the project. We will write RFP's for architectural firms and assist with the interviews and contract negotiations.

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