WHAT WE DO:

Benz Resource Group is a leader in construction project management services. Founded in 2003 by Susan Benz, AIA, BRG serves the owner as an advocate who can guide and advise, establish goals and manage expectations, track progress, guard budgets and orchestrate final completion and move in.

BENZ RESOURCE GROUP…

Creates Value: BRG works to ensure a functional design, an efficient delivery team and a balanced budget. We work with you and the delivery team to identify and meet your functional needs, and to proceed efficiently toward a common goal while reconciling the design to your budget.

Saves You Time: Creating a new facility takes a great deal of time and energy. As your representative, BRG is responsible to manage the delivery team, track schedules and budgets and present information to you for quick, intelligent decisions so that you can focus on what you do best.

Increases Accountability: BRG tracks the issues, deadlines, budgets and promises. We bring transparency to the process so that everyone on the team knows what is due, by when and by whom. Transparency brings accountability resulting in productivity leading to success.

Ensures Communication: Clear communication is essential for success. BRG maintains multiple communication tools to share and track information, ensuring that the delivery team is fully informed and that the owner has access to project information at all times.

Offers Solutions: BRG works with the owners and the real estate brokers early in the process to develop optimum strategies. We support our clients in identifying delivery teams, providing due diligence in the selection process and preparing and negotiating contracts. BRG will identify and solicit proposals from specialty consultants to support our client’s needs and make sure the delivery team’s efforts are coordinated.

Is Ready To Go To Work For You.

SPECIFIC SERVICES (just a few of the tasks we handle on behalf of our clients):

pre-design phase

  • Develop a total project budget and schedule
  • Coordinate obtaining site information such as topographic surveys and geotechnical reports
  • Coordinate the preparation of Owner’s program requirements
  • Coordinate the Owner’s selection of a design team and subsequent contract negotiations
  • Advise on project delivery methods and implement chosen method

design phase

  • Working with construction professionals, test estimated construction costs of proposed designs against the project budget
  • Maintain records of all activities and decisions
  • Make sure that all Owner responsibilities are met
  • Coordinate all communication between all parties including the Owner, City, design and construction teams
  • Review all invoices against contracts prior to authorization for payment
  • Review all milestone submissions and advise the Owner

construction phase

  • Evaluate all bid documents, contract conditions and track against budget
  • Assist in obtaining all necessary permits
  • Review construction schedule and coordinate with Owner activities
  • Coordinate procurement of long-lead items as needed
  • Attend weekly construction meetings
  • Make regular reports to the Owner regarding progress and construction costs
  • Assist in procurement of furniture, telephone systems, moving companies
  • Review all pay requests prior to authorization for payment
  • Maintain clear records and coordinate communication of parties
  • Review and maintain certificates of insurance for all parties

post construction

  • Coordinate furniture installation and Owner move
  • Coordinate transmittal of all warranties, manuals and reports
  • Coordinate Owner participation in project commissioning (training)
  • Track final punch-list completion
  • Final review at one-year warranty period.

online project management system

  • We utilize an online project management system that facilitates easy communication between all parties and the collection and management of all drawings, specifications and project documents. This system makes the project transparent to all users with password authorization to have access to all drawings, reports, photographs and project documents. Information is exchanged quickly, easily and is available 24/7.