STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Program & Project Management
Cost Management & Estimating
college & university
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Overview................................................SECTION 1
Expertise................................................................SECTION 2
Services..................................................................SECTION 3
Why Cumming........................................................SECTION 4
Contact Us..............................................................SECTION 5
Statement of Qualifications | College & University
SECTION 1:
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Who We Are Cumming is a leading program, project and cost management firm. Since its inception, Cumming has grown consistently and substantially. Today, we have more than 300 employees and have completed projects around the world. Our Core Services Include: • Program & Project Management • Cost Management & Estimating • Dispute Resolution & Avoidance In providing these services, Cumming prides itself on delivering extraordinary and lasting results – the kind of tangible, sustainable results that many companies dismiss as impractical or even impossible. We are different than most management firms, and the clients we work with think so, too. Why? Because we realize that overall project success is attained not only through focus on the end result, but also through day-to-day discipline, cooperative ingenuity, and attention to detail. This is how money is saved, how schedules are met and how our clients’ goals are achieved. This is what our reputation is based on. Throughout our history, Cumming has remained focused on one goal: to assist our clients in managing the critical issues of time, quality, and cost from conception through close-out. Our primary objective has always been to save our clients time and money on every project, and to deliver the highest quality outcome that meets or exceeds their expectations. To do this, we assist our clients throughout the entire process, working with them as one team to ensure success in all phases of development.
For the past eight years, Cumming has continuously ranked within in the top 50 on Engineering News-Record’s listing of the Top 100 CM-for-Fee Firms in the country. This year, Cumming is ranked #38.
Cumming and its affiliates are proud members and active supporters of these professional organizations.
The information contained in this document includes experience and testimonials of Cumming, its subsidiaries, and its employees.
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SECTION 2:
EXPERTISE
College & University With a nationwide portfolio containing approximately 600 public and private College and University projects worth more than $3 billion, Cumming is renowned for its expertise in this diverse sector. One of the key drivers of our success is our commitment to exceeding clients’ expectations and our ability to deliver on our promise of on time and on budget performance. We have been mastering these services for nearly two decades, and are proud of the success we’ve achieved in delivering educational environments that inspire students, faculty and institutions. Cumming’s continuous involvement in this industry allows us to remain actively informed on each nuance of your facility’s needs. Our experienced in-house experts proactively lead, challenge, and motivate project teams to generate superb results that save our clients money and time.
“The Cumming team consistently delivers. They fully understand cost,construction, and how projects are built. They completely understand our systems and funding sources, and they have assisted us in negotiations with the Office of the President, when requesting funding. Their flexibility has made them a valuable asset to our staff.” University of California, Riverside
Specialists in: – Academic, Faculty, & Administration Facilities –Sports & Recreation Facilities –Performance & Arts Venues –Student Housing & Support Facilities – Libraries
–Campus Support Facilities –Campus Infrastructure & Parking Facilities – Energy Modeling
–Historic Restorations – Seismic Upgrades – Master Planning
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SECTION 2:
Representative College & University Experience
Penn State University, Steidle Building University Park, PA The Steidle Building project involves the construction of a new, 120,000-sq.-ft., four-story building on the Penn State campus. The new building, which will connect to an existing building on three sides, will feature a modern design and include a mixture of wet and dry labs. The project also includes adaptations and renovations to the existing building, new hard and soft landscaping, and site services such as new electrical and sanitary sewer feeds.
Approximate Value $44 million
Services Cost Management
University of Virginia, Alderman Residence Hall Charlottesville, VA As a subconsultant on the Clarke Project Solutions team, Cumming provided cost management services in support of the construction of a new five-story, 66,000-sq.-ft. student residence unit, which accommodates 240 beds along with an associated 10,000-sq.-ft. student office building. As part of the project’s infrastructure work, Cumming assisted in analyzing the most economical options for site mechanical distribution, central plant tie-in, and equipment upsizing.
Approximate Value $25 million
Services Cost Management
Virginia Polytechnic & State University, Integrated Learning Building, Blacksburg, VA Currently under construction, this project comprises a new 73,000-sq.-ft. integrated learning building. This building is located on a site adjacent to the existing Derring Hall and Bishop Favro Hall buildings. The new facility includes three levels of dry and wet laboratories, as well as learning and support facilities. The project scope also includes the redevelopment of the 4.5-acre site, including a new plaza and learning area, along with lawn and campus connectivity pathways. The project has been designed to achieve LEED silver certification. Cumming’s efforts have included reconciliation to the BCOM construction cost database.
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Approximate Value $33 million
Services Cost Management
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Representative College & University Experience
University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC The Arnold School of Public Health is the first project to be completed at the new University of South Carolina research campus. This building is referred to as the “Gateway to the USC Research Campus,” with a beautiful rotunda entrance located at the corner of Assembly and College Streets. The project is a 5-story, 105,000-sq.-ft., steel-framed building with a brick veneer. The facility includes multiple laboratories (both wet and dry), space for offices and clerical staff on two floors of the north wing, conference rooms, locker rooms, an auditorium, and adjacent parking.
Approximate Value $28 million
Services Program Management Construction Management
The College of New Jersey, STEM Building Ewing, New Jersey Located in Ewing, New Jersey, this project involves the construction of new STEM and chemistry buildings, which will provide science laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices, and other important student learning spaces. In conjunction with the new construction, the overall development of the site includes the renovation of the following existing buildings: the Science Complex, Armstrong Hall, the Biology Building, and Forcina Hall. This project will provide the current academic programs with space to grow and expand the College’s first-class facilities.
Approximate Value $65 million
Services Cost Management
College of Charleston, Science Building Charleston, SC This new 128,000-sq.-ft., three-story science building is located at the corner of Calhoun and Coming Streets in downtown Charleston. The facility includes the Dean’s office, departmental offices and support areas, faculty offices, teaching labs, research labs, and a lecture hall. The building is connected to the college’s central energy plant and will have a substantial mechanical room on the third floor.
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Approximate Value $58 million
Services Program Management Construction Management
SECTION 2:
Representative College & University Experience
Bowie State University, Field House Bowie, MD Bowie State University’s sports programs are growing and are expected to continue doing so into the future. To meet this demand, the University has identified the need for a new multi-purpose field house adjacent to their current sports facilities. This new addition, which includes the partial renovation of an existing facility, includes catering, locker rooms, and multi-use space. The site’s landscaping includes the creation of a bio-retention area.
Approximate Value $1.5 million
Services Cost Management
University of South Carolina, Dormitory Columbia, SC At 176, 575 sq. ft. this project represented the world’s largest “green dorm” at the time of completion. The 500-bed apartment style dormitory received a LEED Silver rating and includes three buildings and an adjacent Learning Center. The unique “Green Roof” on the Learning Center wing, and a Hydrogen Fuel Cell provide a portion of the electricity supply, contributing greatly to minimizing the facility’s impact on the environment.
Approximate Value $35 million
Services Project Management Construction Management
Catholic University, New Student Residences Washington, DC This project consisted of the construction of a new six-story, 250-bed facility at the existing Catholic University Campus in Washington, D.C. The ground floor of the facility included more communal space for student study, a commons area, kitchen, and student offices. The upper floors are primarily bed floors for both students and faculty. Cumming’s scope of work included in-depth conceptual cost master-planning on multiple siting locations, building orientation options, and estimating modular vs. traditional “stick-built” construction. The latter required analysis on capital costs, maintenance costs, life cycle cost support, and master schedule analysis.
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Approximate Value $16 million
Services Cost Management
SECTION 2:
Additional Community College Experience
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA American University, Sports Center Upgrades, Washington, DC Berea College, Hutchins Library Renovations, Berea, KY Boston University, Shelton Hall Renovation, Boston, MA Bucknell University, New Residence Hall & Commons Building, Lewisburg, PA Catholic University, New Student Residences, Washington, DC Clemson University, Academic Success Center, Clemson, SC Coastal Carolina University, Master Plan, Conway, SC College of Charleston, Cato Center for the Arts, Charleston, SC College of Charleston, Math and Science Facility, Charleston, SC College of Charleston, TD Arena and Athletic Facility, Charleston, SC Confidential Client, Southeastern Student Housing Developments Due Diligence, Southeastern US Confidential NC 4-Year University, New Residence Hall, NC Duke University, R. David Thomas Convention Center, Durham, NC Francis Marion University, Performing Arts Center, Florence, SC James Madison University, East Tower, Harrisonburg, VA Keene State College, Visual and Media Art, Keene, NH Lees-McRae, School of Nursing and Applied Health, Banner Elk, NC Lehigh University, Innovation Center, Bethlehem, PA Pennsylvania State University, Steidle Science Facility Renovation, University Park, PA The College of New Jersey, New STEM Facility, Ewing, NJ UNC/REX Healthcare, Heart and Vascular Hospital, Raleigh, NC UNC/REX Healthcare, HVH Parking Garage, Raleigh, NC UNC-CH, Family Health Clinic Renovation, Chapel Hill, NC UNC-CH, Franklin Street Renovation, Chapel Hill, NC University of SC, Darla Moore School of Business & Auditorium, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, BA Building, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, Green Quad, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, Law School, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, Maxcy House Historical Renovation, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, National Advocacy Center, Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, South Quad Housing, Phase I-III, Columbia, SC University of Virginia Foundation, Cavalier Inn, Charlottesville, VA University of Virginia, Alderman Road Residential Program, Charlottesville, VA Virginia Tech, International Learning Environment Building, Blacksburg, VA Virginia Tech, McBryde Hall Auditorium Renovation, Blacksburg, VA William Peace University, Bingham Hall Dorm Renovation, Raleigh, NC
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DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Columbia, SC
SECTION 3:
SERVICES
Our Core Services Program & Project Management Project management is about leadership. To Cumming, this means more than just administering a project – it means actively motivating and managing teams to generate results for our clients. The earlier a client engages us as their project manager, the more value we can offer. Cumming develops a sound management strategy at the outset. We explore and submit viable alternatives for project delivery, assist you in understanding your options, and propose the most efficient methods for implementing your plan. Each project or program is executed with superb precision and a keen eye toward budget, quality, and schedule.
Cost Management & Estimating Clients need to know the total cost of their project as early as possible in the development process. As the project progresses, you want to make sure your project is developing within budget, and that you are getting the best value for your investment. Cumming’s cost management group – one of the largest provider of cost estimating and management services in the United States – fills this need. As your trusted cost advisor employing the latest in aggressive time and cost
management methods, we ensure that any decisions you make are made with a complete understanding of the impact those decisions will have on both the short-term and long-term cost of the project. Additionally, Cumming provides fiscal discipline and problem-solving support through all phases of your project to ensure delivery within budget.
Dispute Resolution & Avoidance Unfortunately, disputes can and do arise during construction. Some can be neutralized if caught early, while others are more complex and require an extended commitment of problem-solving resources. In any case, our team of claims analysts, schedulers, and litigation specialists provide the careful analysis and expert guidance needed to handle disputes quickly, quietly, and with as little impact on the project as possible. Having been in the business for many years, our staff – most of whom have also been owners, designers, or builders in key construction sectors – know what to look for and how to achieve positive results on our clients’ behalf. If litigation becomes necessary, our seasoned testifiers are available to serve as your expert witness.
SPECIALISTS IN: — Development Management — Master Planning — Market Research — Rebranding & Re-Positioning — Feasibility Analysis — Property Improvement Plans — Food & Beverage Planning — Move Management — FF&E / OS&E Management — Master Development Scheduling
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SECTION 3:
SERVICES
Program & Project Management The delivery of each project on budget, on schedule, and on quality is our primary goal for every client. Cumming’s core philosophy is “Manage each project like we own it.” This means much more than administering a project by attending meetings and taking notes. Our project managers proactively lead, challenge, and motivate teams to generate superb results that save money and time, mitigate risk, and achieve our clients’ delivery goals. Our core program and project management tenets include: Leadership — Cumming knows that for a project team to be successful, it must be inspired, unified, and led with confidence and knowledge. To do all of this takes a strong and thoughtful leader. It is common in the industry for project managers to be experts after the fact; at Cumming, our experienced project leaders have seen it all, and are able to provide the foresight and vision necessary to avoid pitfalls, provide creative solutions, and protect our clients from claims and disputes. Experience — Cumming’s project managers have extensive experience as former owners, contractors, developers, architects, and engineers, in all sectors of the construction industry. We combine this experience with proactive leadership to produce superior results. Accountability — Cumming holds our executives and our project teams accountable for results — no excuses. Nothing short of delivery on budget, on schedule, and on quality is an acceptable outcome. Efficiency — Overstaffing the project management role is common in the industry, and results in redundancies and inefficiencies that in turn result in disputes. Cumming right-sizes project staffing, holds the entire project team accountable, and supplements their efforts only where needed to provide our clients with seamless project delivery.
Controls and Reporting — At Cumming, we tailor our extensive controls to mesh flawlessly with the controls of our clients, and to produce complete and transparent reporting, with full disclosure of all risks and opportunities. We do not impose the use of a single management system platform; instead, we use a variety of management systems and are always flexible. We do whatever it takes to meet or exceed our clients’ requirements. From planning and design through construction and close out, Cumming has the expertise and dedication needed to work as your devoted advocate and achieve the best possible results for your project.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Planning Phase –Needs Assessment
–Design Procurement –Executive Reporting –Master Scheduling
–Scope, Budget & Schedule Definition
Design Phase –Design Management
–Budget Tracking & Estimate Analyses –Constructability Review –Peer Review
–Project Scheduling –Monthly Reporting
Construction Phase –Estimate Validation & Adjustments –Construction Management –Permits and Entitlements –Risk Assessment
–GC Procurement and Negotiations –Budget & Schedule Management –Change Order Management –Quality Assurance
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SECTION 3:
SERVICES
Cost Management & Estimating Simply stated, our goal is to work on your behalf to minimize risk and maximize the value of your project. We achieve this through a unique, proactive approach to cost management. This disciplined approach is designed to add significant value to your bottom line — a relentless focus that is reflected in Cumming’s guiding principles: Proactive Approach — We have a proven track record of saving our clients time and money, while preserving project quality through our proactive approach to cost management. We plan, control, and manage project costs from conception through successful completion. Detailed Budgets — Our comprehensive budget estimates are based on well-researched cost data and contain a level of detail more extensive than the industry standard. This ensures a realistic and accurate basis for the project and, when combined with our comprehensive cost control services, prevents budget overruns. Continuous Involvement — As an integral part of the design process, our continuous and disciplined management of project costs results in timely, wellinformed design and business decisions. This approach leads to the early identification of potential cost issues, which in turn reduces the delays and expenses associated with unnecessary redesign. Value Management — You will benefit from our creative value management techniques. Our efforts help to assure program integrity, preserve design intent and eliminate unnecessary project costs.
Forward-looking Solutions — When it comes to managing project costs, nobody likes surprises. Unlike others, we don’t wait for the market to change. We accurately forecast market trends and advise our clients accordingly. Our continual analysis of productivity, material, labor, and micro and macro level market conditions ensure that our budgets and estimates are comprehensive and accurate. State-of-the-Art Tools — Cumming is at the forefront of the BIM revolution. We integrate with the 5D environment, creating cost models in collaboration with your entire project team to maximize value and minimize risk. Our team approach at the outset of design ensures an accurate basis for both cost and schedule, while providing a value-added review of constructability issues.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: –Feasibility Studies & Conceptual Estimating –Budget Development & Cost Planning –Cost Estimating / Milestone –Estimates
–Value Management
–Economic Forecasting / Market Reports –Change Order Management –Cost Control & Forecasting
–Pre- & Post-Contract Audit Services –BIM 5D Cost Modeling
–Sustainable Cost Analysis
Efficiency — Overstaffing the project management role is common in the industry, and results in redundancies and inefficiencies that in turn result in disputes. Cumming right-sizes project staffing, holds the entire project team accountable, and supplements their efforts only where needed to provide our clients with seamless project delivery.
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SECTION 4:
WHY CUMMING?
In a word, know-how. Higher Education is a specialized sector that requires unique skills, experience, and a true understanding of the history and culture of each institution. Cumming has successfully worked with over 100 private and public institutions on projects ranging from small renovations to projects costing more than $500M. We bring an unparalleled blend of expertise, talent, stability, and flexibility. Our industry leading Program & Project Management, Cost Management, and Dispute Resolution & Avoidance solutions are combined with the experience and leadership of our highly skilled personnel to ensure that your project succeeds despite the challenges of typically mandated budgets, schedule constraints, a volatile construction market and changing academic trends. Taken individually, the reasons why we are the best choice are compelling; taken together, they make a clear case for excellence. Comprehensive Services – At its core, project management is the management of a project’s budget, scope, and schedule. Cumming provides inhouse expertise in both cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. In House Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (M/E/P) – In higher education projects, M/E/P scope can be
responsible for up to 50% of the costs of construction. Our in house M/E/P experts provide detailed and responsive feedback and work together with the team to identify and present optimum design solutions. Understanding of Higher Education Facilities – Each higher education facility is unique and contains highly specialized and complex components, systems, and design standards. Cumming has worked on approximately 600 college and university projects nationwide. Our indepth knowledge allows us to provide effective leadership as advocates for clients as well as advise on best practices with respect to project delivery. LEED – Creating efficient and healthy learning environments is essential to improving and inspiring student performance. Integral to Cumming’s role in controlling all aspects of your project is a thorough understanding of sustainability and green building design. As early as possible in the process, we will work together with the project team to evaluate sustainable design targets and their impact on cost, schedule, and building life cycle/operations. Experience – At Cumming, our experienced leaders have worked in higher education for more than 20 years. They are supported by an in-house team of former owners, contractors, developers, architects, and engineers. We combine our experienced leadership, knowledge of current marketplace trends and technologies, and broad geographic footprint to provide superior results to clients worldwide.
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Cumming’s services were exemplary. Projects and programs that Cumming worked on were completed on budget and ahead of schedule as a result of Cumming’s diligent management efforts.
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CONTACT US
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