A step-by-step guide to how Remodel and Construction Services supports campus renovation, remodel, maintenance, and construction projects typically under $2 million.
RCS supports projects through two major phases: preconstruction and construction. Preconstruction focuses on understanding the request, evaluating feasibility, developing scope and cost information, and preparing the project for construction. Construction focuses on coordinating the work, monitoring cost and schedule, supporting quality and safety, and completing closeout.
During preconstruction, RCS works with customers to understand project goals, evaluate feasibility, develop early cost information, refine the scope, and prepare the project for construction.
RCS completes an initial site analysis and provides early pricing information to help determine feasibility, budget expectations, and general project direction. Project managers may provide a budget opinion during this phase as a rough order of magnitude projection for project cost.
With an understanding of the overall project objectives, RCS begins developing a more detailed estimate and sequencing plan for design, procurement, and construction.
RCS finalizes the estimate, confirms quantities, secures approvals, reviews code compliance, and aligns design and budget expectations. At this point, an official quote may be issued with complete construction drawings.
RCS project managers, construction services, and design staff transition the project into construction, including scheduling, procurement, coordination, and preparation for completion on time and within budget.
During construction, RCS coordinates the work, monitors cost and schedule, supports quality and safety, and works toward a complete and successful closeout.
RCS monitors project costs, manages changes, and helps keep the project aligned with the approved scope and budget.
RCS coordinates timelines, sequencing, procurement, and trade availability to support project completion.
RCS supports quality control, safe work practices, code compliance, and coordination in active campus environments.
RCS confirms completion, resolves remaining items, finalizes closeout, and gathers customer feedback.
Project timelines vary based on scope, complexity, funding, approvals, material availability, trade coordination, and campus impacts. RCS will help clarify next steps as the request moves through review.
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