Accurate schedules are essential to effectively and efficiently control and manage not only single projects, but multiple subcontractors on multiple projects. MCC Construction has a highly skilled scheduling department that coordinates the work of architects, engineers, owners, users, and Government representatives in our projects, no matter how many are simultaneously under way. When a RFP is received, at least one of the on-site managers will attend a site visit, survey the project, and gather many types of information that is pertinent to the schedule. If the project requires extraordinary methods or materials, specially qualified subcontractors may be invited to participate in the walk-through (with the Government’s prior approval). During the visit, the team will identify the sequence of events, delivery of materials and equipment, permits, and other issues that require attention in order to deliver the project on timeThe schedule creation process is as follows:
  • The Owner provides the scope of work which is translated, by MCC, into the work breakdown structure (WBS) of the schedule. This can include information such as different work areas, milestones, and/or constraints. Also, the owner furnishes information on delivery/specs of owner-furnished items and the submittal review for Government-furnished items. 
  • The A&E provides drawings and work plans that will be interpreted by MCC and subcontractor personnel for detailed schedule activities.
  • MCC QC Program provides submittal information and information on job specific inspections.
  • Subcontractors provide work hours, crew sizes, detailed lists of work activities, stored material budgets, shipping information for long-lead items and general schedule logic.

Throughout the course of the project, MCC’s Superintendents, Contract Managers and Project Managers work together to ensure that: 

  • Subcontractors are hired in a timely manner Subcontractors and in-house crews perform work according to schedule and deadlines 
  • Pre-set construction milestones are determined and constantly evaluated 
  • Work is performed correctly the first time so that punch list time is decreased or eliminated.

Safety is a top priority on every project, no matter its size or complexity. MCC Construction Corporation has put in place extensive policies, procedures, and incentives all designed to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees, subcontractors, and customers.

  • Our goal on every project is to ensure that all work is completed safely and in compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM385-1-1, revised September 1996)
  • Procedures are handled in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines
  • Weekly training sessions with all workers on projects
  • Safety Plan is followed closely on every project
    • Methods to detect, correct and prevent unsafe practices
    • Proper use of equipment
    • Tool and equipment maintenance schedule
Our estimating procedures are designed to eliminate cost risks and optimize value. MCC’s professional estimators and estimating teams are located across the U.S. Proper estimates are the foundation to a successful project. 

Preparatory Phase

  1. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections
  2. Review the contract drawings for the delivery order
  3. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and sub­mittals for materials and equipment have been submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required
  4. Review the testing plan and ensure that provi­sions have been made to provide the required QC testing
  5. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed
  6. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data
  7. Review the Safety Plan and appropriate Activity Hazard Analysis to ensure that the applicable safety requirements are met and that required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are submitted
  8. Discuss construction methods
  9. Discuss access to the facility and coordination with any government occupants
  10. Identify all permits required.

Initial Phase

  1. Establish the quality of workmanship required
  2. Resolve conflicts
  3. Review the Safety Plan and the appropriate Activity Hazard Analysis to ensure that applica­ble safety requirements are met
  4. Ensure that testing is performed.

Follow-Up Phase

  1. Ensure the work is in compliance with contract requirements
  2. Maintain the quality of workmanship required
  3. Ensure that testing is performed
  4. Ensure that rework items are being corrected
  5. Ensure as-builts are updated
  6. Complete documentation.
Each of the IDIQ JOC contracts we have been involved in over the past 20 years has involved coordinating the work of multiple subcontractors, and many of those contracts have also involved the coordination of multiple, simultaneous job orders, projects, and personnel. The systems and procedures at MCC Construction have been specifically built to respond to contracts of this nature and allow us to excel in the performance of these contracts.
Using a large pool of pre-qualified subcontractors gives us several advantages:
  1. Community Relations - Depending on the project, we are able to hire subcontractors from the local community.
  2. Speed - We are not forced to hurriedly hire new employees who will need time and training to adapt to their responsibilities when workloads increase or geographic locations change.
  3. Increased Capacity - We are able to accomplish more work simultaneously.
  4. Increased Capability - We are able to hire subcontractors with specialized equipment and the expertise to use it without the expense of maintaining such equipment and operators. Our expert subcontractors also supply us with information during the design phase of a project, allowing us to create a superior design with accurate pricing, and a more precise schedule.
We evaluate each potential subcontractor’s years in business, areas of strength, past projects, security clearances, and references. After we complete the pre-qualification process, we create a call sheet for each trade, and then use these call sheets when selecting subcontractors. In this way, we are certain that all candidates have been pre-qualified prior to bid solicitation.

 

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