How Aspen Project Management Supports Clients and Reduces Stress (Let’s Be Honest —There’s Always a Little Stress 😊)
Aspen Project Management (APM) delivers cost savings, efficient scheduling, and tight budget control, helping our clients save time and delivering top-quality results.
Why Work with Us: Collaboration Leads to Success with Defined Responsibilities
Joint Budget Planning
Owner Role: Communicate project vision, objectives, and approve budgets. Provide timely feedback on costs and financing constraints.
APM’s Role: Develop accurate, transparent owner project budget estimates. Monitor budgets closely and alert clients promptly about potential overruns or savings. Support clients in managing costs through impartial evaluations and practical recommendations.
Shared Schedule Planning
Owner Role: Share operational milestones and deadlines that affect project timing. Actively participate in schedule reviews.
APM’s Role: Create detailed, realistic schedules incorporating client’s input. Proactively manage timelines and resources to minimize delays.
Change Management Partnership
Owner Role: Evaluate change requests promptly, providing clear approvals or rejections to avoid delays. Communicate any evolving needs or priorities.
APM’s Role: Assess impacts of change requests on budget and schedule. Provide impartial assessments and recommend solutions and options to maintain project goals.
Design Management & Constructability Reviews
Owner Role: Engage in design reviews. Provide timely feedback to ensure designs meet operational needs and goals.
APM’s Role: Lead proactive design review sessions to align all stakeholders. Conduct rigorous constructability reviews to catch potential build issues and cost drivers before construction begins, reducing costly rework.
Value Engineering for Maximum Efficiency
Owner Role: Collaborate to evaluate design and material alternatives, prioritizing long-term operational savings and quality.
APM’s Role: Perform value engineering reviews to identify and propose opportunities that reduce costs while maintaining function, safety, and aesthetics, ultimately enhancing project ROI.
Clear Roles, Accountability, and Communication
Owner Role: Assign engaged representatives to receive updates, make decisions, and provide approvals promptly. Maintain open lines of communication.
APM’s Role: Take ownership of project management and reporting. Provide regular progress updates, transparent communications, and collaborative problem-solving.
Client Involvement in Quality Assurance
Owner Role: Engage in regular site walkthroughs and milestone inspections. Share quality concerns and approve key deliverables.
APM’s Role: Implement rigorous quality assurance measures. Promptly address any quality issues and keep the client informed throughout construction.
Leverage Insights for Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency
Owner Role: Proactively share operational goals to identify potential efficiency opportunities. Consider life cycle costs to identify savings while making material or design choices.
APM’s Role: Identify and recommend cost-saving materials, technologies, or design alternatives that do not compromise quality or function.
Partnerships That Lend to Maximum Project Success
By clearly defining responsibilities, fostering proactive collaboration, and emphasizing design management excellence, construction projects become more predictable and faster to complete leading to cost-effective projects and true win-win results.
Let us be your guide on your next project to protect your bottom line, help you build with confidence, and reduce your stress.