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AGENDA
RIGHT
team
RIGHT
expertise
R IGHT
approach
RIGHT
sized RELENTLESS
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advocate for UWG
UWG has enjoyed our IDIQ relationship with CROFT. Their team collaboration approach and response to changing priorities has been pivotal to the success of the projects. I know I am heard and made a priority. We truly get the “your project is our only project” service. Sheree Wilder Srader, University of West Georgia Director of Planning & Construction Services Campus Planning & Facilities
FIRM STATS
PRINCIPAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGHOUT
50
90%
REPEAT CLIENT RATE
FLEXIBLE/ NIMBLE
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EMPLOYEES
MILES FROM UWG-CARROLLTON CAMPUS
2021
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RIGHT TEAM The CROFT team is strategically selected & specially skilled to be University of West Georgia’s Responsive Partner.
CONTRACT MANAGER
PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT ARCHITECT
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
KIP STOKES, PE, LEED AP
LEE MARTIN, AIA, LEED AP
MICHAEL GUNN, RA, RID, LEED AP BD+C
VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP
Kip Stokes, PE, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge/Contract Manager CROFT
Lee Mar n, AIA, LEED AP Project Manager CROFT
Architecture
Building Systems
CROFT Consultants
Chuck Baxter, RA QA/QC Manager CROFT
Site
Jim Cro , RA, NCARB Principal Architect CROFT
Jeff Morgan, PE Electrical Engineer CROFT
Ma hew Tanner, PE, LEED AP Civil Engineer Breedlove Land Planning
David Esterline, RA, AIA,NCARB Project Architect CROFT
Vincent Mazzei, PE, LEED AP Mechanical Engineer CROFT
Alan Wieczynski, RLA, LEED AP Landscape Architect Breedlove Land Planning
Michael Gunn, RA, LEED AP BD+C, RID Project Architect, Interior Designer CROFT
Miles Johnson, PE Plumbing Engineer CROFT
Jarrod Black, PLS Surveyor, PLS Rochester & Associates
Izabela Suwaj Interiors CROFT
Karen Jenkins, PE, AIA, LEED AP Structural Engineer
Support Susan Smith, AIA, CPE Cost EsƟmator Palacio CollaboraƟve
Brian Fentress Historic PreservaƟon Consultant Brian Fentress I Architect
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RIGHT EXPERTISE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CAMPUS PROJECT & SERVICE EXPERIENCE • ADA Assessments – 6 Facilities
• Coliseum – Office Suite Renovation • Education Center – Life Safety and ADA Upgrades • Gunn Hall – Facility Repurpose Study • Sanford Hall – ADA and Building Upgrades • Momentum Center – Building 9 Renovation • Boyd Hall – HVAC Replacement • Newnan Campus – HVAC Upgrades
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Momentum Center - Building 9
Momentum Center - Building 9
Gunn Repurpose Study n Hall Hal all – Facility Fa aci c lliity R ep e pu urrpo posse eS tudy
Momentum Center - Building 9
CROFT KNOWS & UNDERSTANDS UWG’s... Design Standards Processes and Protocols Preferences People
Sanford Hall – Restroom
Education Center – Life Safety & ADA Upgrades
Sanford Hall – ADA & Building Upgrades
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RIGHT EXPERTISE trusted partner
For this contract, UWG needs a with experience and expertise in higher education facilities, Task Order contracts, complex renovations and in a diversity of project types. The CROFT Team has all of this and more.
TASK ORDER CONTRACT EXPERIENCE TASK ORDERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION • University of West Georgia • Georgia State University • University of North Georgia • Georgia Gwinnett College • Kennesaw State University
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NUMBER OF CURRENT TASK ORDER CONTRACTS
100+
TOTAL OF TASK ORDERS MANAGED
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I would rate CROFT at the top of my list on a firm that stands behind their work, delivers a great product, stays on top of all the needs of their customers and works well with both GSFIC and the BOR. Bill Moody, Director Facilities & Operations
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
COMPLEX RENOVATION EXPERIENCE
RENDERING
RENDERING
BENEFIT: You gain a team that is well versed in experience and expertise to provide comprehensive, high quality design solutions.
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The CROFT team has been excellent to work with on the design. Kip is a valuable resource to this project and as a professional in general. - Trace Tarel, Georgia Southern University
DIVERSITY OF PROJECTS
BENEFIT: A Higher Education campus is more than classrooms. CROFT’s expertise in a diversity of project types yields more insightful solutions and greater versatility to UWG.
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RIGHT APPROACH PROJECT ALIGNMENT PARAMETER ALIGNMENT TEAM ALIGNMENT • Understand Perspectives • Establish Roles & Responsibilities
• Confirm Project Parameters: Budget & Schedule
• Confirm Project Preferences & Restrictions
DECISION ALIGNMENT
VALUE ALIGNMENT • Understand Priorities • Establish Priority Rankings
• Establish Decision Matrix
• Establish Communication Protocols
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Matching the best skill sets for the specific project challenges Renovation (typical)
MEP System Upgrades
LEE MARTIN, AIA, LEED AP
ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL
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ARCHITECTURE
VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP
ELECTRICAL
CROFT is unparalleled in how well they serve Kennesaw State University. - Scott Whitlock, Senior Assistant Athletic Director Kennesaw State University
BENEFIT: Being Aligned & Communication focused yields proactive planning and a fully engaged design and stakeholder.
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COST/BUDGET CONTROL • Informed Decisions Design Options • No Surprises Transparent Knowing the Questions to Ask
Tools • Value Management Log • Cost Estimate Tracker
• Cost Feedback Real Time Feedback
SCHEDULE CONTROL • Collaborative Planning • Stakeholders Engagement • Consensus on Decisions • Weekly Updates • Phasing Plan
Tools • Issues Log • Schedule Tracker
COMMUNICATION • Protocol & Plan Developed in Game Plan Meeting • Digital Design - Access 24/7 • Weekly Team Meetings
Tools • Share File • Zoom/Teams • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BENEFIT: Our strategic planning & value building provides on-time delivery and the highest value for the lowest cost.
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RIGHT APPROACH QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL REVIEW • Discipline-Specific • Standardized Checklists • Code Compliance • Functionality • Capacity Review
COORDINATION REVIEW
CONSTRUCTIBILITY REVIEW
• Standardized Checklist • Dimensional Coordination • System Coordination • Envelope Coordination • Site & Building
• Practical Means & Methods • Construction Detailing • Phasing Considerations • Schedule Adherence • Budget Adherence
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION • Proactive Responsiveness • Team Continuity • Periodic Progress Updates
• Document Adherence • Construction Background • Accountability
BENEFIT: At CROFT, quality control is not a book of guidelines & project checklists but is an active practice implemented on every project to deliver excellence.
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RIGHT SIZED Right-sized means that we are incredibly flexible to shift resources and direction on a project to meet the most pressing need of the institution.
Right-sized means that we will keep the process simple and not burdened with in-house
administrative costs and personnel that run up costs and extend timelines.
Right-sized means that you will have Principal Involvement throughout the life cycle of each project.
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EMPLOYEES
ARCHITECTS
ENGINEERS
PROJECT MANAGERS
MILES FROM UWG
SPACE TYPES COMPLETED BY CROFT
Mission cal MissionCri Critical
Classroom|I Collabora ve Classroom Collaborative Spaces Spaces
Campus Retail Campus Retail
Food Food Services Services
Office/Suite Office/Suite Space Space
Campus & Public PublicSafety Safety CampusPolice Police &
Administra ve Support Space Administrative Support Space
Auditorium Space Space Auditorium
Student Recrea on University Athletics
THE RIGHT CHOICE
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