How We Work

The following is an outline of the services provided and the objectives ORKO will undertake at the various stages of your project.

Pre-Construction

Establish Project Management procedures relating to lines of communication, Owner involvement and meeting, schedules, budgets, and Owner objectives, etc.
Consult with local and provincial authorities in conjunction with the Design Team to facilitate requirements for application for development and building permits.
Provide Preliminary budget estimates and update these budgets as construction details and information become more refined.
Consult with the Design Team on an ongoing basis regarding material selection, cost effective procedures, value engineering and marketing conditions.
Preparation of critical path schedules and updates as required.
Provide cash flow analysis.
Pre-qualification in consultation with the Building Committee, Project Team, all suppliers, trade contractors, etc.

Awarding all subcontractors based on the direction of the owner.
Preparation of ongoing critical path schedules. Milestone stages and revision of all budgets and cost account to completion at thees stages.
Inspections and ongoing reporting of work in progress.
Management and administration of all phases of construction including, but not limited to, interior fit-ups, site work, installation of Owner supplied items, and system control.
Management and administration of changes and change orders resulting from variation of original design as a result of budget driven changes, additional requirements, etc.
Preparation of monthly financial statements and billings for review by the Building Committee.
Processing, approving, and payment of all accounts on the Owner's behalf.
Administration of all identified deficiencies prior to and during Owner occupancy.

Preparation of closing budget, financial statement, etc.
Management and administration of the Lien holdback account.
Acquisition of all contract closeout documentation required from suppliers and subcontractors.
Supervision of systems orientation with Owner representatives.
All ongoing warranty and deficiency work required from subcontractors, and manufacturers during the warranty period.
Completion of warranty inspection in cooperation with the Owner, Building Committee, and Design Team, and implementation of all warranty deficiencies with suppliers and subcontractors.