Clemson University’s Barnett Hall Renovations HVAC system that is more efficient and will require less maintenance over its useable life. It required less money than the original budget and the team achieved its instal- lation faster than anticipated. This, Pruitt says, is the part of the project he is most proud of. “Most companies would have taken the existing design and run with it. There were a significant number of design criteria and constraints to consider to meet the client’s objectives and in this case, we are very proud to have been able to deliver a better product for our client.” Pruitt says many projects of this nature come strapped with financial penalties for incompletion by the due date – in some cases to the tune of $36,000 per day – but he be- lieves selecting a quality team mitigates this potential risk, as does extensive pre-planning and a thorough under- standing of how to bring value to the client. “Many people view value as bottom dollar,” he says. “We tend to think of best value as getting the highest qual- ity product for your budget. In design-build applications this starts with quality subcontractors who have both the design experience to offer competent concept alternatives and the construction resources to deliver a quality installa- tion within the budget allocated.” The contracting team had some time to extensively plan and schedule the project between the January 2013 con- tract award and beginning of field work in May. Pruitt said Waldrop included extensive due diligence in the planning and built flexibility into the schedule because, despite best efforts, things don't always go as planned and scheduled in renovation projects. Pruitt says part of Waldrop’s project management phi- losophy, and one that may be unique on many projects, is utilizing the entire team's knowledge and skills. “Why wouldn’t you use every bit of knowledge and experience at your disposal, knowing it will benefit the client in the end?” He says everyone in the project had the opportunity for input and problem-solving discussions, resolving design concept and constructability issues well ahead of the team ever leaving the meeting room. Bob Jacques, Manager of Hajoca Taylors , area supplier of pipe and plumbing materials and long time vendor of Waldrop, says, “The performance of the Waldrop team ex- emplified what good and effective project management principles and teamwork can bring to a project and an owner.” Added Jacques, “We along with others in our in- Proud to be partners with Waldrop Mechanical Services on the Greer High School and Clemson University projects. South Carolina Construction News is distributed throughout the Carolinas construction industry from offices at 10 Gilder Point Court, Simpsonville, SC 20681. SCCN is circulated on a controlled circulation list to qualified readers including members of most major construction associations in the Carolinas. For information contact: Brian Gallagher 864-551-0362 or email bgallagher13@verizon.net ISSN 1940-3682. 4 – December 2013 / January 2014 — The South Carolina Construction News Office: (864) 542-0966 Fax: (864) 542-0969 Mobile: (864) 237-7830 D H I Dean Hall Insulation, LLC 7062 White Avenue • Spartanburg, SC 29303