209-956-4751 3003 East Hammer Lane, PO Box 8429 95208, Stockton CA 95212 About Projects Services Careers Contact Design Assist Methodology Preconstruction Lean Construction Design Assist LEED Certified Safety Record Demonstrated Understanding and Management of Design Assist We realize the design is not complete at this time. The goal of this proposal is to thoroughly define what we believe to be missing or unquantifiable so an allowance can be carried by others. It is also our desire to positively influence the cost of construction as the design matures. Rather than attempting to distinguish between Value Engineering, Constructability and Coordination during preconstruction, our philosophy as a design-assist partner is to methodically work from generic to specific. We consider cost control to be a by-product of our efforts, not an activity. From our perspective, generic is considered the selection of the Lateral Force Resisting System (LFRS) type, LFRS locations within the structure, gravity framing orientation, and the diaphragms and chords that transfer forces between the two systems. The type, size and grade of materials are also tackled in these early stages of interaction with the design team to ensure we are efficient, but also working with materials that are readily available. Conversely we view specific as the detailing of individual connections and the direct interface with trade partners who rely on accurate models to ensure a fully coordinated building information model. Constructability consists of connections that are efficient and reliable in real world applications. A coordinated model linked to a primavera schedule is sometimes required to demonstrate the viability of practices that offer the promise of efficiency yet carry the risk associated with employing a new technique method. When beneficial, our team utilizes 4D modeling to confirm the sequence, access, and safety of high risk operations. Cost control is the by-product of innovation, enhancing efficiency, and building reliability by anticipating, quantifying and mitigating risk. Only expertise, experience and timely engagement can guarantee a fully coordinated building information model. To this end our team has developed a scope matrix to ensure coverage and eliminate doubling up on scope. An example is included, but a brain storming session is required to tailor the scope matrix to a specific project. Building Strong Relationships It is important to recognize the impact the Owner, Design Team, Construction Manager and General Contractor has on our ability to fulfill our obligations on this project. We need all parties required for coordination to be present and accountable if we are to be successful. Respect, humility and accountability are paramount in achieving the desired results when working with the design team. We are proud of the long lasting relationships we built on a variety of design-assist projects. Engineers from past and current design-assist projects: Jay Love Wayne Low Carrie Mitchell John Gavan Aaron Reynolds Edwin Najarian Roger Young Tom Lauck Saiful Islam Shane Fitzgerald Kan Patel Ryan Wilkerson Ray Pugliesi Elie Elkhoury Anuj Bansal Michael Gemmill Degenkolb Degenkolb Degenkolb KPFF KPFF TMAD Taylor & Gaines KPFF Rutherford & Chekene Saiful Bouquet John A. Martin John A. Martin Nabih Youssef Degenkolb Nabih Youssef Degenkolb Nabih Youssef CPMC Cathedral Hill Sutter Alta Bates CPMC St. Luke’s Palomar St. Joseph Orange Sutter Castro Valley Torrance Sutter Mills Peninsula Kaiser Fontana Kaiser Anaheim Cedar Sinai LA Live Hotel Highland Hospital Long Beach Courthouse Lucile Packard Children’s New Stanford Hospital We encourage you to speak with any of the individuals on this list. Contact information is available on request. Main Office 3003 East Hammer Lane PO BOX 8429 95208 Stockton, CA. 95212 Phone 209 956 4751 Fax 209 956 1004 Sitemap Projects Herrick Profile Our History Team Contact Transparency © 2003-2021 Herrick Steel