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� <br /> � <br /> GONSTRUCTION <br /> MANAGERS <br /> Paul McChancy, Administrator <br /> Mass Transit <br /> BWC-CM #01-09 <br /> March 26, 2001 <br /> Page 3 <br /> BWCCM required BWCINC to develop sketches of a remedy. BWCCM contacted the steei ' <br /> supplier and requested steel fabrication of the columns be stopped temporarily. Sketches of <br /> the required modification were faxed to the steel supplier. Columns that were already <br /> fabricated were modified in accordance with the sketches on Saturday and shipped on <br /> Monday. The remaining columns were fabricated by the steel supplier in accordance with the <br /> sketches. Due to the rapid response, the steel erection on site continued with little delay. A <br /> potentially serious problem which could have had a serious impact on the project cost and <br /> schedule was prevented. <br /> BWCCM issued change orders to the contractor for the steel modifications required. BWCINC <br /> f tho e modifications and the Owner experienced no <br /> assumed responsibility for the cost o s <br /> additional cost. <br /> In this case, the impact of this error was minimized by a swift, creative solution made possibie <br /> by the fast communication and cooperation of BWCCM, BWCINC, the contractor and the steel <br /> supplier. The details of this example can be verified through Brian Marshall of INTERMET who <br /> was the Owner's project manager. <br /> The key to successfully avoiding or minimizing potential negative impact is speed of <br /> communication and cooperation between architect, contractor and construction manager. <br /> Typically identification of an error or omission creates a defensive response from the architect. <br /> Communication is restricted and cooperation is limited. The close (but separate) relationship <br /> between BWCCM and BWCINC prevents that situation from developing. Communication is <br /> fast, response is immediate, and cooperation is constant. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> BLANK, WESSELINK, COOK <br /> CONSTRUCTION 7ANAGERS, INC. <br /> f',,`� � <br /> f. �� ` ���--__.. <br /> ��� � <br /> Joseph D. Cycotte, P.E. <br /> Vice President <br /> JDC/glr <br />