Richard FriaRichard T. Fria owns, operates and is president of The Fria Company, Inc., which provides project and construction management services on large commercial developments. He is well-known for on-time and in-budget delivery while assuring adherene to program and aesthetic requirements.

Mr. Fria has worked in the industry for 35 years, completing over five million square feet of projects totaling in excess of $500 million. His expertise in office, biotech, hi-tech, retail, multifamily, and hospitality construction provides a diverse understanding of complex designs, systems, and budgets. His team-oriented leadership and management style have contributed to award-winning success, including:

• AGC Award for Excellence in High-Rise Construction and Canada Precast Industry Project of the Year for the Second Seneca Building
• AGC Grand Award for Excellence in Construction for Pacific Place
• AGC Grand Award for Excellence in Construction, NAIOP Development of the Year, and AIA Renovation of the Year (Honorable Mention) for the ZymoGenetics Building

Drawing on his experience working with nationally recognized design firms, developers, and owners, he has formulated unique techniques for "managing design to meet budget and program," particularly in the negotiated project delivery approach. The RFP is a key element in this process.

In this book, Mr. Fria presents a systematic tutorial on getting the most from the negotiated construction RFP process. The system is designed to deliver extensive, project-specific information to the owner and design team, affording the ideal opportunity to validate schedule and cost assumptions as well as to collect relevant data useful in refining the scope, design, and budget. This process offers a quantitative and thorough means to determine which contractor team will add the most value to the project.

For access to free downloads of forms and templates that can be customized for your specific RFP situations, please visit http: //books.mcgraw-hill.com/engineering/updatezone.

The Fria Company (www.friaCM.com) contracts to developers, owners, operators, and architects, and provides services ranging from full-service project management to task-oriented functions such as managing the RFP, strategic project planning, value engineering, quality assurance, construction and project management, and problem-solving. Special emphasis is placed on team play and value-added consensus decision-making. Read More Read Less