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IPC’s Scheduling and Budgeting Tips FAQ
What factors determine IPC’s required delivery lead-time?
In order to give and meet a delivery schedule the following factors are considered:
Type of structure under consideration
Previously scheduled production
Availability of complete contract drawings and agreed upon scope of work
Drafting availability
The complexity of the project
Parking Structure / Total Frame Example:
If production space, IPC engineering services, and complete contract drawings were available, how fast a schedule could be available for a "basic" 500 car parking structure using precast components?
The following schedule would be achieved:
Week 0: Complete Contract Drawings and Purchase Order Received
Week 3: Foundation Loads and Embed Drawings Provided by IPC
Week 6: IPC Shop Drawings Submitted
Week 8: Approved Shop Drawings Returned To IPC
Week 10: Production Begins
Week 14: Production Completed & Delivery Begins
Wall Panel Example:
If production space, IPC engineering services, and complete contract drawings were available, how fast a schedule could be available for a "simple" 30,000 square foot building using precast wall panels?
The following schedule would be achieved:
Week 0: Complete Contract Drawings and Purchase Order Received
Week 4: IPC Shop Drawings Submitted
Week 6: Approved Shop Drawings Returned To IPC
Week 8: Production Begins
Week 10: Production Completed & Delivery Begins
How can a customer reserve space in IPC’s schedule before complete construction documents are ready and pricing has been finalized?
In order to reserve bed space, IPC requires a letter of intent on the project as well as a schedule for the release of construction documents. The schedule for the release of contract drawings must be far enough in advance of production, so that IPC can fill the production space with other work if the schedule is not met.
Can IPC establish a reliable precast budget for a project?
IPC is able to give budget pricing at an early stage in the project design process. It is IPC’s desire to ensure that our final pricing falls within the budgeted range unless significant changes to the concept were made. If IPC becomes aware of such changes, we will immediately notify the customer that the budget price no longer applies. We will then supply a new budget number, if required.
Will I pay more by getting budget pricing and committing to IPC early in the project?
No. Typically a project benefits from IPC’s early involvement. The market for precast is competitive and IPC maintains our pricing to help ensure that projects proceed. In addition, early involvement allows IPC to do capacity planning, provide value engineering and assure on-time delivery.
What can a customer do to get the best possible schedule?
Early communication with an IPC sales representative and on-going communication between the IPC team and you will help ensure that a satisfactory schedule can be set and, more importantly, met.