| 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 worked in over 37 countries, 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.
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| 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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