Once a site is acquired and all necessary zoning and building permit approvals have been granted, the focus shifts to Construction Management.  CIS can assist in this phase of development and effectively manage all aspects of construction from start to close.

Through our own resources and other affiliations within the wireless industry, CIS Communications can effectively manage the construction and development of our clients' communications sites.  With management experience in the construction of hundreds of communication sites, CIS has developed the following four-step process:

• Pre-Permit
• Equipment Procurement and Bidding
• Site Construction
• Accounting and Reporting

The pre-permit phase involves a preliminary financial pro-forma which is created on a site by site basis.  At this juncture CIS will evaluate each site individually and estimate a projected build cost.  This will assist the client in their internal budgeting procedures.  All hard costs for the project will be determined and variables such as power, telephone, and access will be estimated through meetings with contractors, utility providers, etc.     

Once a client has allocated funds for a grouping of sites, CIS will begin to secure the equipment necessary for each site.  CIS will detail a list of required equipment for each site and have it ordered and scheduled for delivery.  For larger builds CIS can assist in obtaining warehouse space or staging area for equipment storage.  While equipment is on order CIS will competitively bid, and assign the job to a qualified general contractor.  Throughout the job CIS will provide quality control to help ensure a quality installation.  CIS will also audit construction as it progresses to track its adherence to the assigned budget.         

At the beginning of construction, a CIS representative will be present to meet with the selected general contractor as well as government officials, property owners, major subcontractors, and utility representatives.  CIS effectively becomes the liaison between the engineers, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and our client.  Upon completion, CIS will coordinate with the original engineers, surveyors, and suppliers to develop an "as-built" close out package.  This package will document all physical aspects of the construction site.

Throughout the process, CIS will provide clients with a steady stream of construction information.  CIS will issue reports detailing projected vs. actual expenditures, site construction reports, and number of other reports that provide clients with everything they require to measure the progression of the project.