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UniSpec II- Store Planning 012910
SECTION 01310 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Project Management and Coordination:
a. Definitions
b. Construction Manager
c. Project Coordination
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Remodel General Contractor: Responsible contractor, who constructs, coordinates, and supervises the
construction of the total Remodel. Also referred to as the General Contractor.
B. Separate Contractor: A contractor (either subcontractor, specialty contractor or vendor) hired separately by Wal-
Mart and outside of General Contractor’s Construction Contract.
C. Building Addition General Contractor: Contractor who constructs the Building Additions as a Special Project
hired directly by Wal-Mart and under separate Construction Contract from Remodel General Contractor.
D. Wal-Mart Construction Manager: The Wal-Mart (Owner’s) representative in all matters relating to the Work of
the Project. The person responsible for all approvals with the Remodel General Contractor and the Building
Addition General Contractor. This person also coordinates with the Separate Contractors and the Wal-Mart Store
Planning Field Project Manager.
E. Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager: Wal-Mart-designated personnel who represents Wal-Mart
during the Store Remodel. This person coordinates receipt of Wal-Mart-furnished items, coordinates moves of set
up team, and assists in prioritizing work of Wal-Mart forces at the site.
1.3 WAL-MART CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
A. Wal-Mart will assign this project to a staff Wal-Mart Construction Manager. The Wal-Mart Construction
Manager is the Owner's representative in all matters relating to the Work except that the Wal-Mart Mechanical
Services Construction Manager is also considered the Owner’s representative in all matters relating to the Energy
Management System, HVAC equipment and refrigeration equipment.
B. Cooperate with the Wal-Mart Construction Manager in all matters relating to the Work on this project.
C. During construction, coordinate use of site and facilities through the Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
D. Comply with Wal-Mart Construction Manager's procedures for project communications, reports and records, and
coordination with drawings, and comply with recommendations and resolution of ambiguities and conflicts.
E. Comply with instructions of the Wal-Mart Construction Manager for use of temporary utilities and construction
facilities.
F. Coordinate use of site during Wal-Mart fixture setup work under instructions of the Wal-Mart Construction
Manager.
1.4 COORDINATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
A. Each Project will include a Store Remodel & Convenience Addition.
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B. REMODEL PROJECTS: A General Contractor will be selected to construct and coordinate the Remodel. Wal-
Mart will furnish some materials to be installed by the General Contractor or by Wal-Mart’s Separate Contractors.
The General Contractor will act in supervisory capacity for the coordination of the Separate Contractors hired
directly by Wal-Mart. Refer to Section 01640.
1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF REMODEL GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND SEPARATE CONTRACTORS
A. The Remodel General Contractor and Separate Contractors will provide a Construction Schedule to the Wal-Mart
Construction Manager for review and approval. The Contractors shall immediately contact the Wal-Mart
Construction Manager if the Work does not progress as scheduled. It is imperative that the Contractors keep close
communication with the Wal-Mart Construction Manager regarding the progress of the Project.
B. At the commencement of construction, the Wal-Mart Construction Manager, Wal-Mart Store Manager, Remodel
General Contractor, Separate Contractors and the Store Planning Field Project Manager will review the
Construction Schedule. The Construction Schedule is set up on a weekly basis and must be followed unless
deviations are authorized by the Wal-Mart Construction Manager. (Refer to Section 01500 for posting of
schedule.)
C. The Remodel General Contractor and Separate Contractors shall communicate at all times with the Store Manager,
other Subcontractors and the Store Planning Field Project Manager to facilitate the construction and ensure it is
completed within the approved time schedule.
D. Upon completion of a portion of the Work (Item, Trade, etc.), that portion of the Work must be 100% complete
prior to proceeding to the next phase or portion of Work.
E. The Remodel General Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of the Remodel work of all Separate
Contractors with the Wal-Mart Construction Manager and the Wal-Mart Store Manager.
F. The Construction Manager will determine what work shall be done during normal operating hours (store hours)
and during "closing" hours.
G. The Remodel General Contractor will coordinate with the Store Planning Field Project Manager the delivery of
Wal-Mart-furnished items.
H. The Remodel General Contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating the location of storage
trailers/containers for Contractor-supplied materials and equipment. (Refer to Section 01500). The Remodel
General Contractor shall be responsible for permits required for temporary storage facilities (trailers/containers).
I. Wal-Mart will not be responsible for the loss of any tools or equipment. Wal-Mart will also not be responsible for
the cost of any rental tools. This is each Contractor's responsibility and should be included in his price proposal.
J. Contractors shall not open any type of charge account within the Store and store markdowns will not be allowed.
All items purchased in the Store shall be paid for at the time of purchase. Contractors should not receive any
discounts for any items purchased within the Store. The use of Wal-Mart 's name will not be allowed on any
accounts.
K. Contractors shall comply with Wal-Mart policy regarding gratuities. No Contractor may receive any gratuities
from any company providing services or materials for any Wal-Mart Projects. Contractors are not entitled to
receive any employee benefits from Wal-Mart.
L. The Remodel General Contractor shall be responsible for timely removal of the construction trailer as directed by
the Wal-Mart Construction Manager.
M. Wal-Mart may provide Store Associates as required to assist the Remodel General Contractor and Separate
Contractors in the remodeling. The Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager will determine the number of
Store Associates that will be provided on a job basis. Wal-Mart Store Associates shall not be allowed to operate
power equipment, be used as carpenters, or perform work from scaffolds, ladders or hoists.
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N. The Remodel General Contractor and Separate Contractors are responsible for obtaining a final inspection from
the appropriate Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). If a Certificate of Occupancy is
required, obtain it from the proper authorities. A copy of all final inspection documentation or Certificates of
Occupancy shall be included in the final Closeout Documents (Maintenance Book/Closeout Book).
1.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF WAL-MART
A. Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager shall coordinate with the Remodel General Contractor the
delivery of all Wal-Mart-furnished items to the job site.
B. The Wal-Mart Store Planning Field Project Manager shall be responsible for the following construction
coordination items:
1. Supervision and coordination of Store Associates assisting with construction.
2. Unloading of fixture trucks and the organization of the off site warehouse.
3. Transportation of certain Wal-Mart-provided materials required for construction from the warehouse to the
Store.
4. Supervise the movement of Store merchandise and fixtures as required for the painting, flooring, ceiling,
carpentry and Wal-Mart Separate Contractors.
1.7 PROJECT COORDINATION
A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of the various Sections of specifications to ensure efficient and
orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items
installed at a later date and under separate contracts.
B. Obtain necessary drawings, manufacturer's product data, and other necessary data to provide a complete and
proper installation.
1. Check field dimensions prior to installing equipment and furnishings. Verify necessary clearances and
means of access from equipment storage to final position.
2. Make shop drawings and manufacturer's rough-in requirements available to trades involved.
C. Verify that utility requirements of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate work of
various specification Sections for installation and final connection of equipment.
1. Verify that mechanical, plumbing, and electrical rough-ins have been properly located.
D. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical Work which are indicated
diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduits as closely as practicable.
Make runs parallel with lines of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other
installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.
E. In finished areas, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets
with finish elements.
F. Coordinate completion and clean up of work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and
for portions of Work designated for Owners partial occupancy after possession.
G. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective work and work not in
accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Not Used.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
Not Used.
END OF SECTION
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