Our philosophy of project management covers the integrated management of all key components of a construction project such as Quality, Cost, Time, Contract, Organisation, and Risks throughout all project phases. You will achieve the best project result by implementing us from the very beginning so we can have a positive influence on your project already in the design stage, followed by the tendering phase and finally during construction until hand over.
Achieving high quality design results according to Western building standards can be challenging in China. Bencer has a particular strength in design and engineering of industrial buildings and offers a great variety of tailored services to foreign client's to meet even high quality requirements in a challenging environment.
Our EPCM (Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management) service package provides comprehensive design works including all necessary project approvals in combination with our standard project management services.
Definition of general project characteristics and performance requirements
Develop preliminary design brief
Assist on approval regulations and processes
Time Management
Developing project master schedule and process sequencing, priorities and milestones
Cost Management
Prepare a preliminary cost estimation
Development of a preliminary budget
Contract Management
Define a contract strategy, work packages and contract types
Prepare the selection and tendering of design firms and other consultants
Tendering of design firms including contract definition
Organization
Lead in forming a collaborative team of professionals
Coordination with ongoing activities and other public and community concerns to minimize interruptions
Tendering of design firms inclusive contract definition
Establishment of a management information and reporting system to meet the client's requirements
Development Stage Additional Services
Site Selection
Analysis and Definition of suitable locations and technical site requirements
Property research
Site selection
Assist on contractual negotiations and terms
Approval Management
Definition of approval scope
Develop an approval schedule
Advise on approval approach strategies
Feasibility Study
Develop feasibility studies for all kind of projects
Health & Safety studies
Environmental assessments studies
Financial Analysis
Provide alternative project financing models and evaluate the outcome
Consult the client in regard of using the optimal financing model
Consult in regard of basic legal and fiscal regulation in the local market
Assist during negotiations with finance institutes
Risk Assessment
Stage related risk assessment in regard of cost, quality and time
Design Management
Quality Management
Develop a detailed design brief
Assist the client on approval regulations and processes
Review the design during the design progress to assure constructability with minimal changes and fewer problems in the field
Consult the client for building material selection in regard of quality, cost and availability
Time Management
Develop the detailed design schedule
Time schedule control
Cost Management
Prepare a Cost Estimation/Calculation based on different design stages
Develop detailed project budgets
Develop Cash Flow plan
Contract Management
Define a detailed work package structure for tendering
Prepare detailed contract framework for construction contracts and consult the client for contract specifics
Organization
Lead the process on behalf of the client
Deliver timely and clear reports concerning the design progress and results
Tendering of design firms including contract definition
Conduct project meetings with the relevant participants
Design Stage Additional Services
Engineering (EPCM)
Concept Design
Concept Design Approval
Preliminary Design
Preliminary Approval
Detailed Design
Detailed Design Approval
Technical Specifications
FEED
Front End Engineering & Design as preparation and detailed design brief for design works
Value Engineering
Provide technical optimization in regard of architectural, structural, and M&E topics during all design stages
Life Cycle Planning
Perform life cycle cost analyses and other reviews to maximize the return on construction investment
Specify building materials and building equipment based on optimized life cycle performance
Energy Efficiency Engineering
Develop the most efficient energy concepts for the project
Develop preliminary energy design concepts
Provide building energy simulations
Develop optimized equipment and material schedule
Green Building Advisory
Develop important green building aspects of the project and develop green building concept design
Develop green building material and equipment
Manage certification process according "LEED" or "Energy Pass"
Approval Management
Manage the approval processes during the design stage
Risk Assessment
Stage related risk assessment in regard of cost, quality, time
Procurement Management
Quality
Pre-qualification for bidder selection
Assure that bid documents are clear and all questions are answered
Evaluate and compare bids
Recommend bidders for contract award
Time Management
Develop a detailed tendering schedule and control the process
Develop a detailed frame construction schedule for the construction stage
Cost Management
Budget Definition
Define a detailed cash flow plan
Contract Management
Prepare contract framework for construction contracts and consult the client
Assist the client during contract negotiations
Organization
Lead the process on behalf of the client
Deliver timely and clear reports concerning the procurement progress and results
Conduct project meetings with relevant participants
Procurement Stage Additional Services
Approval Management
Manage the approval processes during procurement stage
Risk Assessment
Stage related risk assessment in regard of cost, quality, time
Construction Management
Quality
Based on a daily site supervision assure that all contractors, subcontractors and other participants fully understand the project's design and requirements at every stage
Monitor the construction process to anticipate difficulties, resolve issues early and keep the work flow
Manage the change order process for maximum effectiveness while minimizing delay and costs
Coordinate the final stages of construction including contractors' acceptance and punch lists
Time Schedule
Develop detailed construction time schedule and control the schedule
Contract
Control and manage the entire contract processes during the construction period in accordance with its compliance
Cost
Develop and manage the detail cost control
Manage the Change Order Process
Administer progress payments to assure that work milestones are being met and that all current expenses are paid in a timely manner
Provide invoice checking
Organization
Deliver timely and clear reports concerning construction progress, milestones and other elements
Daily/weekly site meetings with all construction companies and project participants
Construction Stage Additional Services
Approval Management
Manage the approval processes during construction stage
Risk Assessment
Stage related risk assessment in regard of cost, quality, time