Spire Consulting Group is an industry leading construction management consulting firm that provides professional services to companies within the construction and engineering industries. Spire's construction management consultants collaborate with its clients to help them exceed industry standards and improve performance. Serving a wide range of industries and construction projects worldwide, we blend diverse expertise with keen foresight to facilitate projects and mitigate risk. Whether you're an owner, contractor, attorney, surety or other construction professional, we can assist you in achieving project success, from the ground up. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com Copyright 2009 Spire Consulting Group, LLC Representative Risk Management Project - Infrastructure Spire's consultants are providing construction risk management services for a governmental agency and an international program manager on a $400 million infrastructure project in Canada. The multi-lane highway bisects one of Canada's largest cities and will be constructed over a five year period. Spire is modeling anticipated risk scenarios based on multiple cost and schedule impacts that could occur during construction. Representative Risk Management Services Risk Identification International Risk Assessments Schedule and Cost Forecasting Decision Risk Analysis Construction Risk Monitoring Please contact us for additional information on our risk management services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/risk-management-project.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:19:10 PDT Delay presentation at Journeyman Construction, Inc. annual corporate meeting at the University of Texas Club on September 18, 2009. The one-day event consisted of several in-house presentations by key management personnel on specific company issues. Selected experts were also invited to discuss industry standards of interest to the company. Spire's consultant presented on "Delay Documentation & Schedule Tips for Contractors" to an audience of project managers, superintendents, foreman, cost esimators, schedulers and office administration staff. Some of the highlights included: The use of schedules as an effective project management tool Implementing effective schedules Development of a schedule basis Development of a periodic schedule narrative Please feel free to contact us should your company require an independent perspective on industry standards at an upcoming event. Spire Consulting Group, LLC exists to mitigate construction risk by providing proactive and forensic consulting services for companies across the world. As a multi-disciplined construction engineering consulting firm, Spire has advised clients on almost $30 Billion in construction around the world. From front-end planning to litigation support, we assist our clients in overcoming complicated situations from the ground up. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/09-09-18-Journeyman-scheduling-presentation.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:17:33 PDT Critical Path Method Schedule Development - Cement Manufacturing Facility Project Spire developed, updated and analyzed construction CPM schedules for a major subcontractor working on the largest single-kiln cement factory in the world. Valued at nearly $1 Billion, the facility will be capable of producing 4 million metric tons of cement per year upon completion and supply the Midwest regional market from the Gulf Coast to Minnesota. Spire's scheduling services led to the effective coordination and sequencing of the work force. Representative CPM Schedule Services Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule Development Please contact us for additional information on our CPM schedule development services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/cpm-schedule-project.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:27:26 PDT Representative Program Advisory Project - Corporate Headquarters Spire's consultants provided program advisory services for a private firm on a multi-million construction project in Texas. Serving as the firm's corporate headquarters, the mid-rise facility consisted of approximately 75,000 square feet of new construction on 30 acres. Spire advised the client on contract, cost, schedule and risk-related issues before and throughout construction. Representative Program Advisory Services Program Management Schedule Oversight Contract Risk Analysis Schedule Forecasting Budget Analysis Please contact us for additional information on our program advisory services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/program-advisory-project.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:25:20 PDT Representative Cost Estimating Project - University Stadium Spire's consultants provided cost analysis and estimating services for a major public university. Spire's evaluation was used to determine the validity of construction renovation costs for a multi-million dollar stadium. The renovation consisted of expanding a 15,000 seat football stadium to include over 250 new premium seats in 15 suites and 436 premium club seats in a two level structure erected above the current stadium Press Box. Representative Cost Analysis & Estimating Services Cost Estimating Value Engineering Analysis Cost Management Please contact us for additional information on our cost analysis and estimating services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/cost-estimating-project.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:13:30 PDT Spire's consultants assisted a major California based contractor and equipment vendor in evaluating and quantifying schedule delays and disruptions for a multi-million dollar waste water treatment plant. Spire's analysis included review of contemporaneous schedules, construction documents and interviews with project personnel to determine actions/inactions that led to delays and disruptions. Spire's findings assisted with the successful resolution of the claim prior to arbitration saving the client thousands of dollars. Representative Delay & Disruption Analysis Services Schedule Delay Analysis Construction Claims Analysis Claims Identification Please contact us for additional information on our schedule delay analysis services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/schedule-delay-quantification-project.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:02:45 PDT Spire's construction consulting experts analyzed and evaluated alleged construction defects for a multifamily highrise residence. Spire's construction experts evaluated the performance of various parties as it pertained to incurred water intrusions to the $25 million. Representative Construction Defect Services Construction Defect Analysis Standards of Care Evaluation Construction Expert Witness Please contact us for additional information on our construction defect consulting services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/construction-defect-analysis-project.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:53:29 PDT Spire's construction engineering consultants provided cost and schedule evaluations to validate the general contractors estimates and timely delivery of the projects. Spire's analysis included quantification and costing of materials and labor and an explanation of discrepancies. The analysis involved a detailed review of the project drawings and other project documentation such as engineering specifications and job cost reports. The project included evaluation of over $20 Billion dollars of construction costs to be allocated over 15 years. Representative Due Diligence Services Project Due Diligence Material, Labor & Equipment Cost Escalation Strategic Asset Management Cost Forecasting Mergers & Acquisition Please contact us for additional information on our due diligence consulting services. http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/due-diligence-project.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:49:13 PDT Spire's construction management consultants are providing proactive Cost Estimating and Critical Path Method Scheduling services for Reid's new $300 million, 715,000 square foot Inpatient, Outpatient, and Medical Office complex located in Richmond, Indiana. Spire is assisting Bremner Healthcare Real Estate, a national specialist in the field of Healthcare Real Estate, and Reid Hospital in overseeing the contractors' performance in regards to cost and schedule throughout the projects' duration. http://spireconsultinggroup.com/healthcare-project.html Thu, 21 May 2009 15:19:06 PDT Spire Consulting Group will be presenting at the 53rd annual AACE International 2009 meeting. The 2009 seminar will cover all topics related to "Improving Decision Making in a Green World." Spire's consultants will address "Mitigating Contractor & Supplier Cost & Schedule Risk on Power Generation Construction Projects". The following is a general abstract of the material covered. Presentation Abstract: Construction of power generation facilities is challenging and unique. As governments and businesses look to expand power generation facilities, meeting schedule and cost goals given the small amount of qualified resources available will be an increasing challenge. As a result, contractors have to be apprised of the increasing challenges faced by its subcontractors and suppliers in constructing alternative energy projects. Ideally, the bid price and schedule should account for the special needs contractors and suppliers may encounter on power projects regarding; quality, submittals, scheduling and coordination, procurement, transportation, change orders, delays and disruptions, unforeseen conditions, nonconforming construction documents and material/equipment fabrication. This presentation provides considerations for what contractors and suppliers need to consider when preparing and negotiating costs, schedules and contracts for working on power generation construction projects. Location: Seattle, Washington Time: Monday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 1, 2009 http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/construction-risk-power-projects.html Wed, 13 May 2009 13:10:47 PDT Spire Consulting Group will be presenting at the Project Management Career Advancement Program (PMCA) for the Engineering & Utility Contractors Association (EUCA). The multi-day seminar will focus on key business and management skills that are crucial in the construction industry. Topics for the program will include team bonding, construction insurance and financing, negotiation skills, leadership, claims documentation, change orders, contracts, scheduling and delay analysis and labor disputes. Location: Pleasanton, California Time: Every Tuesday from February 17 - April 21, 2009 http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/project-management-seminar.html Wed, 13 May 2009 13:09:38 PDT Spire Consulting Group will be presenting at the ABA Forum on Construction Industry 2009 Annual Meeting. The seminar will cover all topics related to "Energy, Sustainability and Green Building Challenges Affecting the Construction Industry." Along with Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, LLC, Spire's consultants will address "What Subcontractors and Suppliers Need to Know When Working on Power Generation Facility Construction Projects". Location:New Orleans, Louisiana Time: April 16th & 17th, 2009 http://www.spireconsultinggroup.com/constructing-power-projects.html Wed, 13 May 2009 13:08:41 PDT Schedule & Cost Forecasting Risk Management Effective scheduling is imperative to the success of your project. Spire Consulting Group's scheduling experts will apply years of experience throughout a variety of industries to assist with forecasting realistic project schedules and budgets to allow you to make informed decisions. Spire's scheduling and cost forecasting services include: * Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling * Preliminary schedules * Periodic scheduling updates * Planned and as-built schedule analysis * Development of work breakdown structures * Resource and cost loaded schedules * Construction project acceleration * Schedule delay analysis and quantification * Total float management * Time impact analysis * Monte Carlo risk simulations * "What-if" scenarios * Window analysis * Collapsed as-built Whether you are an owner or program manager, Spire's consultants are equipped to supplement your team's expertise and insight in order to ensure your project's success. Spire leverages the construction industry's most cutting edge technology to deliver value to your project including: * Project 4D * ConstructSim * Primavera * Claim Digger * SureTrak * Microsoft Project * Finest Hour http://spireconsultinggroup.com/schedule-and-cost-forecasting.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PDT Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Construction Management Construction claims are both costly and time consuming for your organization and your clients. Spire Consulting Groups extensive knowledge with each phase of the construction project lifecycle allows us to provide insight prior to commencement and during the construction of your project, which will help you avoid issues down the road. Spire can assist with a variety of activities that will assist in avoiding costly disputes including: * Contract Reviews * Pre-project Planning * Plan Reviews * Cost and Schedule Validation and Monitoring * Constructability Reviews Whether you are an owner, program manager, contractor, architect, construction manager or subcontractor, Spire's consultants have the knowledge and know how to help you avoid disputes and mitigate claims. http://spireconsultinggroup.com/dispute-avoidance-and-resolution.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PDT