Value engineering (VE) is an often-misunderstood term. As OAI applies it, VE is a systematic approach for finding the optimum balance among cost, performance, reliability, and value for all components of a design. This means finding high cost components of a design and determining if there is a lower cost substitution that will not sacrifice quality or functionality. In the design phase we apply VE to eliminate overly restrictive requirements, impose standardization where practical, minimize quantities of different material and component types, and eliminate non-essential items. The result is cost- and time-savings that preserve quality.

Other Construction Management Services

Your construction project requires more than just expertise in the usual range of services for construction and project management. At OAI we recognize the interdependence of all these factors, and we provide service beyond the norm. Experienced OAI professionals will support your project with:

• Procurement - cost reporting, inspection services, scheduling, invoice handling, client account management, commissioning, and vendor payments
• Project Inspections - complete site inspection report including level of completion with project schedule, review contractor request for payment and compare to Earned Value, coordinate inspection activity with general contractor work, identify potential delay of work activities, and provide dated captioned digital photographs with the report.
• Real Estate Planning & Leasing - detailed needs analysis, space requirements services to determine size, location, security, and accessibility for short-term and long-term needs.
• Construction Claims Analysis - analysis and preparation of detailed cost estimates and project schedules for use in resolving construction claims and disputes.
• Business Support Services - providing best business value whether for government or private sector with budgeting, financing, strategic planning, and professional administrative support services.

OAI's comprehensive, coordinated, and cost-effective Construction Management can be the difference between just getting it built and having a fully successful project by any measure.