Additional Services
Construction Contract Administration
Our Construction Contract Administration services are grounded on the premise that Carlisle Associates Inc. must be a faithful interpreter of the contract documents. We are committed to providing a quality project that is constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. The project architect or engineer will have the responsibility for coordinating field observation of the project. Site observations are handled by the individual Architects, Engineers, and Designers for each respective element of the work. Field Observations are made when required to ensure the work is being performed in compliance with the design intent, that schedules are being met, and that the contractor has the information they need to stay on schedule.
Excellence in the finished product is the ultimate goal of Carlisle Associates. An experienced staff of well-trained personnel inspect all work as it progresses to assure its conformance with the architect’s plans and specifications. During construction, Carlisle Associates is the important line between the client and the contractor.
Consulting
Our consulting services extend within architecture, construction administration, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering. We help clients to improve the efficiency of their project with:
SITE SELECTION: We have worked regionally throughout the southeast to assist owners in identifying suitable sites for the development of their projects. The survey methods may include flyovers, research into historic land use patterns, existing use patterns and future growth of the region. We coordinate these efforts with the state and local economic development authorities to help owners maximize their investment goals and to help localities create the best environment for the realization of their population’s goals of growth and prosperity.
From this base of understanding, established during the site selection process, we can then design master plans for specific sites or regional developments that reflect the goals of the stakeholders. Zoning, permitting and public hearings may then be integrated into the timelines so that appropriate input and review may be brought into the process.
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINES AND BUDGETING can be developed so that realistic construction schedules can be established. From this base, development of the buildings, and site features will evolve so that the finished product reflects the purpose of the original goals.
NEW STRUCTURES: Through the use of proper research from the inception of a project, a building can be designed to provide for the most efficient use of energy. Building orientation, solar application, energy budgeting, and new materials can be incorporated into the design to accomplish the desired results.
EXISTING STRUCTURES: An energy audit provides a list of items that will reduce the consumption of energy and reduce the cost of operation and maintenance of the building. The energy audit is essential and can be as detailed as the owner may prescribe. The cost of the retrofit construction could be recovered in a short period of time and provide an immediate return on the original investment.
ENERGY AUDITS: The energy audit is the single most important item that can be utilized to initiate reductions in energy consumption. The audit will identify the areas of high energy usage which can then be studied to find precise ways to reduce the energy requirements for the selected areas. Because the audit is the essential initial step in conserving energy, it is required in all states in order to participate in the Department of Energy’s grants program for schools. hospitals, local government, and public care institutions.
LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS, LEED, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Since our inception, we have provided Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for our clients interested in how their facilities will perform over time. Owners know that the initial capital investment in the building is a small part of the overall cost of running a business over the long term. By analyzing the long-term cost of energy, material life expectancies, projected employment turnover and growth, market conditions that may impact operations and other factors unique to each endeavor, we can assist owners to be successful over the long term. This, in turn, leads to stable employment, families and communities.
In recent years the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED) has come to the fore, reintroducing to the current generation of consumers, business leaders and government officials, those principles that were always inherent in intelligent design. We applaud this renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and our in-house LEED-AP expertise can assist owners in the intelligent development of LEED goals that will mesh with their current budget, long term goals and operating capabilities. LEED is a good starting point for discussions about the role of stewardship in the development of the built environment. It helps non-lay people understand the impact of their development decisions and the real cost of the choices made in selecting materials, energy systems and site development means.
