Brief information from the webinar
Summary of topics:
- how do we start?
- what defines success
- what not to do in corridor refurbishment
- pieces and parts of a "common" corridor
- defining project cost
- project delivery methods
- helpful handouts
- let's get specific...questions?
We start by defining the:
Components of a "typical corridor". Spoiler alert - no... it doesn't have to be that complicated!
A simple way to think of parts of the corridor
Who does what? Each party on a project carries their own responsibilities:
DESIGNER / CONSULTANT
PROPERTY MANAGER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
BOARD MEMBERS
DESIGNER / CONSULTANT
- Define Process
- Prepare Drawings and Specifications
- Periodic QA (quality control)
- Present concepts at Residents meeting
- Review and sign off on Progress Draws by GC
PROPERTY MANAGER
- Streamlining Board Communication
- Communicating Board decisions to Project Team
- Providing access to site for project Team
- Coordination with 3rd party vendors: Elevators / Security / Life
- safety
- Advise project Team of Resident's needs
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
- Project Schedule
- Quality of Work
- Workplace Safety (WSIB)
- Insurance (co-insure Corporation)
- Project Management / Supervision
- Permits (ESA / Review with Fire Department)
BOARD MEMBERS
- Decision making: budget / scope / schedule
- Following proper communication process
- Due diligence in selecting vendors
- Making informed decisions on behalf of corporation
- Communication to Owners with updates on project progress.