• Overall scope of the proposed work
• Conformance of the scope of work with building permit and zoning approvals
• Completeness and adequacy of plans, specifications, contracts, and other construction documents
• Adequacy of the overall budget
• Distribution of costs included in the line item construction budget
• Proposed construction schedule

To complete the assessment, the following documents are typically needed:

• Civil, architectural, MEP, and structural plans and specifications
• Construction contract, including exhibits
• Major subcontracts
• A detailed breakdown of construction costs
• The proposed construction schedule
• Geotechnical investigations

A review of the following documents may also be completed, if provided:

• Contractor’s Certificate of Insurance & Builders Risk Insurance
• Copies of available permits, zoning approvals, and utility letters
• Construction bond, including exhibits
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Wetlands assessment
• Environmental Impact Report

Following a Document and Cost Review, Construction Progress Monitoring can further enhance the management of construction risks.