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At A-Frame, we believe that the only industry that gets projects right is the construction industry. While not common in the technology industry, A-Frame's methods are based on highly mature and proven construction industry practices. This includes the use of independent solution architects, contractors to build the solution, and contract templates based on the American Institute of Architects principles and the use of project insurance vehicles.
Phases
Adopted from the construction industry, when using the services of a Construction Manager, the four key phases of a project are:
Deliverables
Throughout the four key phases of an IT project. A-Frame serves as the Construction Manager to ensure the following key deliverables are provided at the right time at the highest quality:
Tools
A-Frame leverages proven tools, templates, guides, and methods from successful projects to reduce risk, time and cost and deliver high-quality projects. A sample of A-Frame's tools and best practices include:
Contract between Owner & Construction Manager
• Construction Manager (CM) provides project oversight as agent of owner
• Other contracts negotiated and managed by the CM
Contract between Owner & Architect
• Architect develops designs at direction of CM
• Architect provides on-going QA as needed at the direction of CM
Contract(s) between Owner & Contractor(s)
• Contractors deliver per the contracts negotiated by the CM
• Change Orders, escalated issues and disputes managed by CM
Contracts between Owner & Materials Suppliers
• Purchases, license and support agreements negotiated by CM
• Issues and disputes managed by CM
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