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MR. NICHOLAS LOWE Education: B.C. Civil Engineering, University of California Irvine Years of Experience: 5 Years with AKM: 5 the construction projects he inspects. Mr. Nick Lowe is a staff engineer and field engineer/inspector for AKM Consulting Engineers. Mr. Lowe has experience in the design, master planning and construction management of water, wastewater and recycled water facilities. He has served as a valuable asset to construction projects with his precise attention to detail and ability to thoroughly document construction activities. Mr. Lowe successfully leverages his experience in the design and planning process of water resource facilities to bring a well-rounded perspective to Our goal on any project is to see that quality facilities are constructed on time and within budget, so that such facilities will be a benefit to the community for their full useful life. In addition, AKM's Construction Management Team becomes a close partner and extension of our clients. We are sensitive to the fact that the City's internal staff has a variety of day -today responsibilities beyond any particular construction project. That being said, we have been extremely successful handling the project management workload for our clients during construction yet still keeping assigned client staff fully abreast of project progress and status. AKM understands that no two agencies or projects are the same, all containing their own unique challenges and nuances. Our Construction Management and Inspection services are specifically tailored for each client and project to properly serve their best interest and overall project success. It is critical that any project is carefully examined and that the client's goals and objectives are clearly understood by all project participants prior to beginning our services. For any proposed capital improvement project to be successful, detailed and timely attention must be given to the key issues unique to each project. Not addressing the key issues promptly could potentially derail an otherwise successful project. Our methodology for successfully completing any assigned project involves promptly identifying and addressing the key project issues. AKM will begin all projects with identifying key project issues and take proactive measures and planning to mitigate potential impacts. Every project presents challenges, including the following: Construction Inconvenience The City's service area encompasses residential, commercial, industrial and retail areas and high traffic roads. All projects within the public right-of-way present a traffic burden to residents and businesses near the project areas. Projects near residents and business can affect normal traffic flows, parking, as well as impede ingress and egress to properties. Although the Contractors are required to mitigate construction nuisances, it is the Construction Management Team's responsibility to enforce such mitigation measures. The potential always exists for dust and fine debris to create unfavorable conditions for the nearby public. Utility services may be interrupted at times during construction for activities such as tie-ins, service switch-overs and startup testing. As traffic loops are removed during excavations or paving operations through intersections, traffic impacts will increase as signals are placed on timers. The greater the inconvenience to the public, the more the public will become discontent with the projects. Minimizing the burden to the public during construction is instrumental in achieving successful projects. Construction Completion Time In construction, time is always of the essence. Due to the magnitude and potential impacts to the public of capital improvement projects and impacts while working with the City's existing facilities, there is an even greater need for completing the work within the allotted contract duration. Additionally, the longer projects extend, the greater the burden is to the public, increasing complaints, AKM Prop. 20-1004 10