Phase I Final Summary
Phase I of the Brentwood School District facilities updates was substantially completed on August 23, 2021, with final completion of elevator 3 and minor punch and warranty items completed throughout winter 2021.
Below is a summary of the final costs associated with the project.
Final Budget Update
Original Budget | Final Costs | |
Construction Costs | $18,496,000 | $20,458,823 |
Special Construction | $0 | $5,022 |
Professional Services | $1,386,336 | $1,699,022 |
Misc./Advertising/Moving Costs | $0 | $210,222 |
TOTAL COSTS | $20,091,285 | $22,531,504 |
Summary
Budget and Schedule Factors
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Unforeseen conditions
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Owner added scope items
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Planning and sequencing work
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Design issues
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Low budget for contingency items
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COVID-19 impact
Strategies for Future Projects
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Early owner input in the planning and design phases
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Estimates at scheduling and design development levels. Design adjustments after estimates to maintain budgets.
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Healthy contingencies for both new construction and renovation work
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Bi-weekly meetings between owner, architect, and contractors
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Transparency on schedule and budget updates.