Mission

DCA’s business objective is to provide expert construction contract auditing and cost consulting services to Owners in a way that adds value and allows Owners to focus more productively on managing their businesses.

Construction contract audits are performed when needed. Contract reviews help owners ensure their contracts are well drafted to best protect their interests. Consultations may be provided at any time from pre-project planning through project close-out.

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Experience

Types of contract audits and consultations DCA has performed include:

• Heavy industrial design and engineering contracts
• Architectural contracts
• Construction management professional services agreements
• Construction contracts
• Value engineering process evaluations
• Labor productivity management process recommendations
• Lump-sum contracting best practices
• Advantages and disadvantages of different type contracts
• Others

Types of contracts DCA has experience with include:

• Lump-sum
• Unit price
• Cost plus a percent of cost
• Cost plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price
• Construction manager at risk
• Construction manager with multiple prime contracts
• Cost plus with a not to exceed amount
• Cost plus with a target (sharing of savings)

Types of facilities DCA has audited include:

• Manufacturing plants
• Warehouses
• Energy plants
• Hospitals
• Medical office buildings
• Nursing homes
• Parking decks
• University buildings

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