52 N. Diamond St • Mansfield, OH 44902
P.419.525.0093 F.419.525.0635

526 E. Broad St. • Elyria, OH 44035
P.440.323.9608 • F.440.323.3644

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Construction

Many public agencies have worked hard to reduce operational budgets through reduced staff. Unfortunately, the work load has not decreased at the same time, in fact with LPA projects now a factor many public agencies have seen increased work loads. Hiring KEM to handle your construction needs will help address short term personnel shortages and at the same time ensure that construction will be administered by a highly qualified team of engineers, surveyors and inspectors.

The KEM staff has vast experience administrating and inspecting construction projects for state, local and private agencies. KEM provides quality construction management services which helps to ensure that our client’s projects are completed on time and within budget. Also it is imperative that construction follows the designer’s objectives as specified in the contract documents. A thorough constructability review of the contract documents, prior to bidding, provides an invaluable benefit for the owner. KEM’s extensive experience helps to identify and resolve construction issues which in turn protects the owner from unwarranted claims and avoids costly change orders and delays to the project schedule.

KEM understands the importance of keeping a project within budget without compromising project goals. KEM can provide the entire package of construction services from bid document preparation to final acceptance and project close out.

KEM's Construction Services:

• Constructibility reviews
• Bid document preparation
• Evaluate bids, prepare bid tab, recommend award
• Coordinate pre-construction
and progress meetings
• Shop drawing review and approval
• Review contractor’s erosion control plan
• Monitor project progress for compliance with completion schedule
• Coordinate required field tests
(concrete, asphalt, subgrade)
• Daily site observation for compliance with
contract documents and specifications
• Maintain project files documenting items
of work completed
• Review and approve contractor pay requests
• Review change orders and make recommendations
• Mitigate claims and resolve disputes
• Project coordination with outside funding sources
• Coordinate final inspection and acceptance
of project by owner
• Provide as-built drawings