PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
From the planning to the functional operation of your project, Webster & Associates coordinates each stage and assures that your goals are met and exceeded. We will involve you and the experts to carefully manage project details and deliver the best possible solution. The following services are included in our portfolio, and can be used in all or in part depending on the scope of the project.
Project Definition
Projects are often complex and involve many competing objectives. As an initial step, Webster & Associates guides a client toward identifying specific needs and overall objectives for a project.
Team Creation
The success of a project depends on the makeup and chemistry of the people involved. Webster & Associates creates team synergy by forming a group that works together starting at the very beginning of a new facility or expansion project. We bring together and manage a team of architects, construction managers and contractors with the relevant expertise to design, build and furnish laboratory and office space. With improved communication, our process minimizes oversights, change orders, delays and cost overruns.
Equipment Planning and Programming
Working closely with the people that use the equipment day-to-day, we assist with the identification of equipment that can continue to be used and determine what equipment needs to be purchased. Our process considers what equipment has the optimum quality, cost, life expectancy and technological benefits.
Equipment Specifications
Once the objectives are defined and planning is complete, we identify and compare the specific equipment models and manufacturers that can meet the requirements. Different products are compared based on maximum value that considers life-cycle cost, quality, durability and maintainability. Throughout the process, we continually obtain customer feedback to confirm that the requirements are being met.
Office Planning
For office projects, we assist clients with the planning and identification of office furniture requirements including fixed furniture, open systems, work stations, conference room furniture, and seating. In addition, we provide planning services for computer systems, office equipment and office supplies.
Bidding and Analysis
Webster & Associates has perfected the process of product bidding and procurement. We manage every detail including development of Requests for Quotations, identification of qualified vendors, bid analysis to ensure that equivalents are being compared, agreement negotiation to obtain additional cost savings and recommendations to client. After award, we continue to be involved by monitoring vendor installation and performance.
Procurement
Webster & Associates frequently submits competitive bids on public and private projects for a variety of products including laboratory equipment, casework, controlled temperature rooms, computers and office furniture. Webster & Associates is a woman-owned small business that often assists clients with meeting M/W Business Enterprise requirements.
Relocation Management
Moving people, furniture, materials and equipment is a major task. We can relieve the stress by identifying and coordinating the experts that are experienced in projects with the same requirements.
Project Control
Our goal is to insure that your project is delivered on time and within budget. Early involvement for all team members assures that responsibilities are well defined. We monitor all activities, schedules and budgets to insure that the project is staying on target. We are constantly anticipating any potential problems so that it can be addressed before it becomes a problem. Webster and Associates is the conduit to assure steady and effective communication between all team members.
Logistics
We have expertise in ground, ocean and air transport of frozen and refrigerated pharmaceutical products. We arrange for the warehousing and distribution of these products as well.
