Scheduling Procedures

Matteson-Hudson utilizes current computerized technology to implement their expertise in construction scheduling.

The project is laid out by the project team, utilizing past history and data base information, and knowledge of you project requirements. Our scheduler inputs the data in a "critical path" or "precedence diagram" network and allows the system to direct the flow of activities, point out flaws in logic and items requiring special attention (such as pre-purchasing issues), and then produces the network diagram.

Once contractors have been selected, we meet with all of the primes, get their input utilizing their knowledge of the project and their specialized trade and further develop the schedule to reflect their input. We then attain each contractors commitment to the final schedule based upon their authorship of same.

The schedule is then utilized to control the activities on the project, is monitored weekly, and then updated as necessary to reflect changes and progress.

Quality Control

Matteson-Hudson's on site superintendent is well versed in industrial construction and will work with the prime contractors to control the proper sequence of operations in an effort to allow those prime contractors the opportunity to perform their work in optimum conditions thereby providing an atmosphere conducive to quality workmanship.

When the work is initially performed the right way, the inherent quality is apt to be there. As a further step, however, remember that our site superintendent has as his primary goals on time performance and quality. He is not sidetracked by the concern of individual productivity, as is the traditional general contractor or the prime contractor.

Regular reviews of the quality of work will be performed by the A/E and construction manager, including each prime contractor, to assure that quality standards are being maintained as the job progresses. Any required adjustments, revisions to work standards or materials, will be made as the work continues, and not left to the end of the project.

Pre-punch lists will be developed as each contractor nears completion of his work to minimize remedial work on the final punch list.

Completion of the final punch list will be treated as seriously as the production of the project to insure timely final completion as well.

Matteson-Hudson Construction Company is truly a service firm where the needs of the client take precedence over our own.

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