Project/Construction Management

Art Anderson Associates was selected for a construction management Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract with the US National Park Service (NPS), Pacific West Region.  Under this contract, Art Anderson Associates provides Construction Management Representatives to manage NPS projects, serving as the technical liaison between the construction contractor, the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting officer.  Our Construction Management Representatives are responsible for ensuring satisfactory performance and delivery of the final product under the construction contract.

The scope of services on this contract depends on the specific needs of a project assignment, but include:

• Leading pre-construction conferences
• Assistance in processing and reviewing contractor shop drawings
• Monitoring of contractor schedule and budget
• Regular reporting on project progress
• Processing Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Technical inspections of work for compliance with drawings, specs and contract
• Assistance in resolving project issues and construction/design deficiencies
• Review and monitoring of contractor quality control program
• Leading project close-out
• Project claims analysis
• Other similar services as necessary

As an indefinite quantity contract, projects are assigned on an as-needed basis.  Tasks assigned on this contract include:

Read more: National Park Service BPA

Art Anderson Associates provided the Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA) construction management for this $25 million, multi-agency government facility. Construction management services included owner's site representation, assistance negotiating change order pricing, coordination with City Public Works division and local utility companies, frequent KCCHA management updates on potential construction cost impacts to the project budget and schedule monitoring/management. We served as the primary interface with all government tenants, including Congressman Norm Dicks, the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County Health District, Kitsap County Offices, Bremerton Housing Authority, and KCCHA for design and construction of tenant improvements in a cost-effective and timely manner. The project was completed in 2004.

Our signature construction management project, Art Anderson Associates provided construction management support services for the new Federal Courthouse in Seattle, Washington. This $179 million facility was completed in late 2004.

The 23-story, 615,000-square foot U.S. Courthouse was urgently needed to provide a more efficient, expansive and secure facility for occupants of the aging and deteriorating Nakamura Federal Courthouse. The facility houses the U.S. District Court's Western Division of Washington and includes thirteen District courtrooms, five bankruptcy courtrooms, twenty-two judicial chambers suites; offices for the District Clerk, Bankruptcy Clerk, United States Attorney, U.S. Marshals and other court-related agencies.

Art Anderson Associates' services began as a non-voting member during the contractor best value selection process. Throughout the project, we provided the US General Services Administration, Region 10 construction management support staff in the areas of quality assurance via daily on-site reviews/documentation, management and maintenance of government construction project records, change order resolution, mechanical/electrical system installation review and commissioning, management and coordination of all tenant relocations and completion/closeout documentation.

This project was the winner of the 2004 GSA National Construction Excellence Award, GSA's highest project honor.

Art Anderson Associates provided full construction management services under a term contract with the US General Services Administration, Region 10 for the $20 million seismic upgrade/rehabilitation of the historic 57,000-sq. ft. Pioneer Courthouse in Portland, Oregon. Art Anderson Associates' Project Representative facilitated resolutions and served as the point-of-contact for all owner design and construction issues. We also performed site reviews and managed the owner's construction budget and all special inspector contracts required.

The project entailed replacement of the building foundation with a state-of-the-art base isolation system to preserve the historic 1897 structure during a seismic event. The friction pendulum isolators, used for the first time in the Portland area, isolate the building from the earth, allowing it to move freely in an earthquake.

Rehabilitation work included preservation and reconditioning of historic features, including light fixtures, intricate plaster work, woodwork, wood flooring and office fireplaces. All mechanical, electrical, data/communication and security systems were replaced. Exterior improvements included sidewalk, entry steps and stone wall restoration. The basement level was lowered and a secure parking area for federal judges provided. Mechanical/Electrical system startup/commissioning was included in our task order.

The project has received a number of awards for construction and design excellence. Some of these awards include:

• 2005 Northwest Construction Awards Best Renovation/Restoration
• 2006 23rd Annual Reconstruction/Renovation Award, sponsored by Building Design + Construction Magazine
• 2006 Portland AIA Award for Craftsmanship
• 2008 Pinnacle Award for Preservation in Action, from the Architectural Heritage Center