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Consider the benefits of CONCOM Group’s over forty years experience to support your projects. Contact us to discuss how we can help with your next project. We look forward to helping you with your construction communications needs. 

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FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
AEC SUPPORT

We provide support services to Architects, Engineers and CM firms for project definition, design development, construction documents and construction activities. 

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

We provide support services to Architects, Engineers and CM firms for project definition, design development, construction documents and construction activities. 

TECHNICAL STUDIES

We provide support services to Architects, Engineers and CM firms for project definition, design development, construction documents and construction activities. 

CORPORATE GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared for Corporate Clients with specific investigations as required by clients.  Existing requirements and specifications are reviewed, technical information is researched and recommendations are made to satisfy client concerns.  The approach to each study is developed based on stated client criteria.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

We provide support services to Architects, Engineers and CM firms for project definition, design development, construction documents and construction activities. 

PRODUCT SUPPORT

We provide specialized services to public and private industries for construction product support and development including development of spec data sheets, product guide specifications and corporate guide specifications. 

AEC

SUPPORT

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CONCOM Group can provide support at several project phases. Let us know where we can help you with your next project.

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PROJECT DEFINITION: CONCOM Group will use a systematic collection of programming data to form a framework of information covering the total facility requirement and uncover enough of the clients aspirations, needs, conditions, and ideas to provide a program statement that will properly influence the design and result in an acceptable solution.  The program will provide specific room details, furniture and equipment requirements, environmental criteria (atmospheric, visual and acoustical) and service requirements (mechanical and electrical) for a clear concise design solution.

 

BASIS OF DESIGN REPORTS are prepared by CONCOM Group for communicating preliminary project design decisions and adopted design criteria to the owner and other parties with an interest in the project, such as lending agencies.  The reports serve to obtain documented acceptance of assumptions that will be used to develop the final design.  After acceptance, the reports serve as a coordination tool for communication among the entire design team. 

 

As projects progress in stages from conceptual, through preliminary design, design development and construction documents phases, various levels of information are developed.  During the early stages, clearly and quickly communicating extensive amounts of design information is critical to assure the project requirements are met. 

 

From the start, CONCOM Group will work with your design team to collect information documenting design decisions.  Basis of Design Reports are prepared to coincide with each of the project stages, but are most useful at conceptual and preliminary design stages.  Throughout project development additional information will be compiled and expanded to reflect the current, collective project knowledge.

 

CONCOM Group will compile the qualitative project descriptions and quantitative design basis for each discipline necessary to describe the project. Outline Specifications will also be prepared for all disciplines to establish choices of major materials, finishes and construction systems.  The design team may provide information regarding schedule, probable costs and drawings to be incorporated to complete the report.

 

Typical Basis of Design Reports

  • Summary Project Description

  • Discipline Project Descriptions

  • Discipline Design Criteria and Assumptions

  • Outline Specifications

  • Project Schedule

  • Probable Project Costs

  • Conceptual or Preliminary Drawings

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CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATION

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It's the key to the effective, successful communication of project requirements between the owner’s design team and the contractor, subcontractors, material suppliers and other project participants.  Good communications depends on having fully coordinated construction documents.

CONCOM Group will prepare specifications and related documents to support:

  • Construction Contracts

  • Procurement Operations

  • Project Manual Preparation

 

Specifications are used to define the qualitative requirements for products, materials, and workmanship for construction projects. CONCOM Group will prepare project specifications using the industry recognized standard, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) principals, or any other required format.  Specifications will be prepared by a CSI Certified Construction Specifier with diversified experience in many different building types, sizes and construction methods.

 

Specifications are prepared at various stages during project development with various levels of available technical information. 

 

Construction and procurement specifications developed by the CONCOM Group will effectively communicate project requirements to the contractor, subcontractors and material suppliers.  Specifications are tailored to suit project conditions, contracting and purchasing methods, and schedule requirements. 

 

Outline Specifications

CONCOM Group will prepare outline specification during early project stages to define basic material selections and to form the basis for further specification development. 

 

Procurement Specifications

CONCOM Group will help identify materials and equipment with long lead times and establish a schedule for purchasing these items.  Procurement specifications can be prepared to support early equipment purchase to satisfy the project schedule.

 

Construction Specifications

Construction specifications can be prepared for single or multiple contracts as the project schedule and construction approach requires. CONCOM Group will develop scope descriptions of each required contract to assure coordination of the project elements among the design team.  Specifications are written to reflect specific requirements of each contract. 

 

Complete written construction documents used to describe a project are incorporated into a Project Manual. CONCOM Group will prepare the elements of a project manual, incorporating specifications from other consultants, to assure proper coordination between all project documents. 

 

Project Manuals

Written construction project documentation including:

  • Bidding Requirements

  • Contract Forms

  • Conditions of the Contract

  • General Requirements

  • Specifications

  • Addenda

  • Modifications

 

The construction industry is seeing dramatic changes in technology, products, materials, laws and liability.  Constant evaluation of these new methods provides efficient means to exchange information and utilize new technologies.  Experience, innovation and expertise of the CONCOM Group will help meet project demands in an efficient, timely manner.

TECHNICAL
STUDIES

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These are prepared for specific investigations required by clients.  Existing conditions are reviewed, available technical information is researched and recommendations are made to satisfy client concerns.  The approach to each study is developed based on stated client criteria. 

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SELECTED EXPERIENCES

 

General Electric Company - World Headquarters Plastics Division

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Full scale field testing for curtain wall and skylights using Lexan glazing in new innovative applications for a 140,000 sf World Headquarters for GE Lexan Division including research laboratories, pilot plant and offices for engineered resins.

 

University of Rochester - Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Rochester, New York

Special testing programs for masonry systems and field inspection for a 79,000 sf research facility with office and support facilities.  Designed with isolation from ground vibration and high bay experimental bays of class 10,000 clean rooms.

 

Raytheon Company - Industrial Components Operations

Quincy, Massachusetts

Special testing programs and field inspection for reroofing, flashing, exterior insulated panel system, and conductive flooring for a 300,000 sf microelectronics manufacturing facility with classified clean rooms.

 

General Mills - PC Panel Tests for Cereal Manufacturing Facility

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Designed and specified test procedures for full scale mock-up of insulated, precast concrete, exterior wall panels for a 250,000 sf cereal manufacturing and packaging facility.  Panels were tested for exposure to high temperatures simulating plant extermination conditions to determine expected panel movement and joint performance.

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CONCOM Group provides contract administration and site observation services to design professionals, owners and financing institutions. CONCOM Group can provide periodic site visits to verify the contractor’s performance against the contract documents.  The observations during the visits will be reported directly to clients for use in administering the contract and their evaluation of applications for payment. 

 

Contract Administration

  • Review requests for substitutions

  • Review requests for payment

  • Issue field change notices

  • Process change orders

 

Site Observation

  • Conditions requiring designer’s attention

  • Deviations from the contract

  • Conditions affecting the construction schedule

  • Estimated percent of completion

 

Issuance of Certificates of Substantial Completion and Final Completion carry significant importance for construction projects with respect to guarantees, insurance and reduction of retainage.  Inspections can be provided by the CONCOM Group to verify the project is ready to be classified as Substantially or Finally Complete. CONCOM Group can provide services to verify that the punch list accurately represents the work remaining to be completed prior to issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  Site services are also provided to verify the punch list work is complete prior to issuing the Certificate of Final Completion for the project.

CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

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It provides assurance that projects are constructed according to the contract documents.  Specifiers, traditionally, are most familiar with construction projects because they must deal with all aspects of construction, bidding, contracts, administrative and technical requirements.  Owners, lending agencies and public agencies involved in projects often require independent observation to verify the contractor’s performance.

CORPORATE
GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS

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Prepared for Corporate Clients with specific investigations as required by clients.  Existing requirements and specifications are reviewed, technical information is researched and recommendations are made to satisfy client concerns.  The approach to each study is developed based on stated client criteria.

CONCOM Group will work with your plant engineering staff to provide spec data sheets and/or technical specifications that will assure the identification of your plant specification needs, define regulatory issues through clear communication of design requirements and provide a clear presentation of technical product requirements in the Construction Specification.

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CORPORATE GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

SELECTED EXPERIENCES

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General Electric Company - Lynn Utilities Operations

Lynn, Massachusetts

Corporate Construction Standards and Plant Engineering Standards.

 

General Electric Company - Aircraft Engine Business Group

Lynn, Massachusetts

Corporate Construction Standards and Plant Engineering Standards.

 

Union Carbide

Ohio Valley, Ohio

Developed Guide Specifications for Mechanical Systems and Equipment.

 

American Cyanamid - Corporate Standards

Wayne, New Jersey

Established approach and philosophy with client’s Core Team for writing corporate engineering standards for pharmaceutical applications worldwide. Developed standards list, general index identifying the organization and standards coordination.  Wrote process equipment standards conforming to adopted approach.

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Mobil Corporation - Research and Development

Princeton, New Jersey

Developed Engineering and Design Standards for General Buildings and Quality Control Laboratories for use worldwide.

 

United Engineers & Constructors A Raytheon Company

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Developed Corporate Guide Specifications and Standards for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. Guides and standards are used to support worldwide projects in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical and Food Processing Industries.
 

CONTACT
CONCOM

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CONCOM Group is a consulting practice dedicated to providing clear communications for the construction industry. We look forward to hearing from you.. 

PRODUCT
SUPPORT

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Prepared for specific investigations required by clients.  Existing conditions are reviewed, available technical information is researched and recommendations are made to satisfy client concerns.  Product Guide Specs are developed based on stated client criteria and written using the CSI Master Format and Manual of Practice.

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CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: CONCOM Group is dedicated to providing clear communications for the construction industry.  We believe that clear communication provides the basis for understanding within the industry and that this understanding provides the basis for successful projects.

 

CONCOM Group specializes in services that are critical to assure mutual understanding between the manufacturer, the design professional, the owner and the contractor.  This includes the identification of product specification needs, definition of regulatory issues through clear communication of design requirements and clear presentation of technical product requirements in the Construction Specification.

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PRODUCT GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA SHEETS

CONCOM Group will work with your Technical and Marketing representatives to properly present your products to the Architectural and Construction Industry. Call us to discuss your needs and to define a solution.

 

CONCOM Group will work with your technical staff to provide technical guide specifications and/or spec data sheets that will appeal to the AEC community and assure the selection and use of your products by providing the tools that make it easy for design professionals to properly specify your products.

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SELECTED EXPERIENCES

 

  • Capital Concrete

  • Chief Professional Mounts

  • Closet Maid

  • Hunter Products

  • Hyload Corp.

  • Mars Air Systems

  • Old Castle

  • Porta Logic

  • Solatube

  • Tensar

  • ToTo

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