Verona Gardens is a 37,069 square-foot boutique apartment complex located in Sunnyvale, California. The 45-unit complex was recently renovated by the owner and consists of one- and two-bedroom garden-style apartment homes.
Spire assisted the owner during the $10 million renovation by providing construction management services. Spire’s scope of work included managing project documents, including contractor bids, design, etc., and managing the project budget, schedule and costs. Spire also coordinated meetings with the owner, architect, contractor, and other parties; managed the architect, contractor, and other parties and performed regular site visits to check and document construction progress and conformance to design. Spire’s consultants reviewed and recommended the approval and / or rejection of contractor and vendor payment applications, reviewed and negotiated change orders, and participated in value engineering analysis and recommendations.
Spire advised the client on project issues with respect to impacts on budget, schedule and quality; and monitoring construction and preparing project closeout documentation.
Spire has developed a construction project management approach based on our origin as a claims consulting firm. This background gives us a unique and in-depth understanding of what can go wrong on a project. We use this knowledge to identify potential trouble spots before they develop into problems, and to recommend or initiate preventive action through strategic planning and controls. We vigilantly watch over all aspects of a project, from design review and long-lead items through schedule and budget updates and inspection during construction. As Project/Construction Managers or Owner’s Representatives, Spire has managed all phases of the construction process from pre-design through completion, including cost/budget controls, scheduling, estimating, expediting, contract administration, inspections, and control of contractors and suppliers.
Successful construction project management of complex jobs demands a proactive approach, managed by professionals who have the experience, skills, and technical support each project requires. Spire’s professionals have hands-on experience in managing even the most challenging projects.