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Services Description
 

We provide current Engineering and Construction Project Control Services for engineering / construction projects around the corner and around the world. This includes Capital Cost Estimating, Feasibility Studies, Training Seminars, Cost Reference Books, Value Engineering, and Project Management.


We do it better


We have worked in the UK, US, Canada, Norway, France, Saudi Arabia, Italy, India, and Germany for extended periods of time and have gained hands-on knowledge of the global Engineering and Construction industry. Our strengths:
  • We have successfully completed complex consulting assignments in 40+ countries around the world; we know where to get the cost / productivity data.
  • We have reviewed and critiqued numerous CAPEX estimates valued from $7 million to more than $3 billion around the world, analyzing the estimating basis, allowances, factors and quantity survey / take-off methods, material unit costs and labor productivity.

  • 35 years experience in this field working with “Process” related Owners, EPCM and A/E firms.

  • We are networked with 100's of construction professionals in North America and around the world.

  • We are a focused mid sized team supporting our clients in solving their problems and assisting them in achieving a competitive advantage in optimizing their CAPEX projects around the corner or around the world.
How do we do it
We are current, and we keep up with new industry technology / trends. We monitor and keep abreast of industry events and happenings.

Our value
We are responsive and accurate. Compass International utilizes its extensive knowledge and experience in the "Process / Pharmaceutical / Commercial Construction" arena.



Service Areas
Construction Estimating Support


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    Review and critique of Process / Manufacturing / Pharmaceutical CAPEX / FEL 1 – 3 (AACE Class 5 – 1) Estimates.
  • Production of conceptual and definitive estimates related to all categories of construction formatted to CSI Division 1 - 16 or to Owners W.B.S.
  • Production and review of change orders / Change order management.
  • Compilation of Front End / Conceptual / Feasibility Studies and reports (with limited Engineering / Architectural data).
  • Claims preparation and independent analysis / investigation of submitted claims.
  • Independent Project Reviews / Client Advisors / Cost Management - Engineering / Design Build Services / Quantity Surveys / Insurance Replacement Estimates / Fair Market Assessments / Expert Witness.
  • Benchmarking performance studies / Estimating performance reviews / Project administration.

Independent Project Reviews / Analysis


  • Project audits / due diligence and forensic research.
  • Diagnostic and turnaround of problem EPC projects.

Value Engineering / Value Management


 

   
Compass International is considered “the” industry experts on Value Engineering / Value Improving Practices specific to "Process / Manufacturing / Pharmaceutical" facilities we have successfully conducted over 70 two day Value Engineering studies for such companies as:
  • Merck (10 V.E. studies) / Du Pont (7 V.E. studies)
  • FMC / Sun Oil / Polaroid / Sartomer
  • General Dynamics / Bath Iron Works
  • A number of confidential clients (Airports / Office facilities / Power Plants).
Savings have been in the 10% - 25% range from the original budget.


International Construction Cost Data/Intelligence


  • Providing accurate and detailed international cost data.
  • Current market guidance and knowledge.

Project Management / Owners Oversight Support / Construction Management

 


  • Providing Project / Construction leadership.
  • Providing surveillance through all phases of the project.
  • Monitoring and planning all phases of project execution.
  • Invoice approval and cash flow forecasting.
  • Ensuring adequate safety programs are in place / close out activities.

Bid Packages/ Project Procedures / Procurement / Contracting Support


  • Production of Technical Scope of Work documentation.
  • Commercial bid packages and procedures preparation.
  • Contracting, Subcontracting and Administration support / Contractor selection.
  • Domestic and global purchasing contracting assistance.

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