Chairman Schneider thanked the Colliers Project Leaders representatives for the presentation.
LJR Core Build Group Presentation
Presenting on behalf of LJR Core Build Group were Antonietta Roy - Project Manager and
Leonard Roy - Owner. Ms. Roy shared presentation slides with the Committee. Ms. Roy shared
that herself and Mr. Roy own two businesses, LJR Core Build Group and Construction
Advocacy Professionals and have been in the construction management business for along time.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy discussed the beginnings of the Company and Mr. Roy's background in
facilities maintenance and construction. Ms. Roy shared the members of the project team
including Mr. Ray Steadward - Code Compliance. Ms. Roy shared experience similar to the
Juliet Long project including the Regan Hospital Full Infrastructure Upgrade as well as Clark
Science Center and Briarwood College. Ms. Roy highlighted work LJR Core Group has
performed in the Providence school system including boiler replacement, HVAC, and air
conditioning. Mr. Roy shared they have been working in the Providence school system for
almost 8 years. Ms. Roy added that the work in the Providence schools occurs while the
buildings are occupied as the schools host summer school. Chairman Schneider inquired if Mr.
Roy was doing or managing the work. Ms. Roy stated that Mr. Roy performed the work at
Briarwood College, as for the three other projects Ms. Roy clarified that when she says doing she
is managing the projects.
Ms. Roy discussed the importance of maintaining quality of workmanship. Ms. Roy referenced
specifics related to their current project at Regan Hospital. Ms. Roy discussed the protection of
the new roof and maintaining the Manufacturer Warranty. Ms. Roy stated they would discuss
the project with the roof manufacturer prior to the project to ensure the roof Warranty. Mr. Roy
shared project goals including compliance, quality assurance, budget & schedule, effective
stakeholder communication & coordination, and seamless project closeout & documentation.
Ms. Roy discussed budget in regards to LJR's fee and added the fee is negotiable as LJR Core
Build Group only bills for hours actually used, the current fee is a set value and if all of that
value is not used that fee comes back to the Town. Ms. Roy discussed including the Committee
via photographs and monthly reports. Ms. Roy added a current project in the town of Lisbon
there is a website that is updated and they can also provide a free website for this project. Ms.
Roy discussed the closeout process beginning with all of the work already completed. Ms. Roy
shared the importance of project closeout including the punch lists, Warranty and O & M's.
Ms. Roy discussed how LJR Core Build Group utilizes AI for smarter project management. Ms.
Roy discussed a "Constructability Report" included in the information Ms. Roy provided in
which the project drawings were placed into an AI system which generates an evaluation of
potential conflicts, essentially searching for change orders that may effect the project. LJR Core
Build Group utilizes this report to identify potential issues.
Ms. Roy shared the reporting process including a monthly report, daily report on site and
As-built report. Ms. Roy shared the As-built report is a detailed report outlining all piping, duct
work, electrical ect...
Mr. Hosey inquired how many projects LJRCore Build Group has done in Connecticut Public
Schools, specifically how many projects in Connecticut Public Schools dealing with the State
and the Grant process. Ms. Roy responded the projects done in the State of Connecticut have
