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 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 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