Construction Management

Construction Management LSA’s CM team specializes in overseeing the total delivery process using Integrated Program Management. From pre-construction coordination to recognize potential problems before they occur, to on-site supervision of scheduling, cash flow, milestone updates, and change orders, LSA helps agencies deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Cost Estimating

Pioneers in the field, LSA continues to develop innovative approaches to the business of Cost Estimating. With hundreds of projects estimated each year, from small remodels to billion-dollar building programs, LSA has the most accurate, up to date cost information for your type of project and geographical location. Our years of experience and database of thousands of actual construction projects enables us to accurately gauge the impact of design options on cost, schedule, and quality of a project.

• Design Phase Estimating
• Change Order Estimating
• Needs Assessment & Bond Funding Estimating

Scheduling

A complete and detailed schedule is the best tool for evaluating the impact of specific design approaches, construction techniques, and subsequent change orders. Proper scheduling minimizes conflicts in construction methodology and timing, allows the most efficient allocation of manpower, and determines long-range financial impact and cash flow requirements of a project.

Value Engineering

Value Engineering is the systematic effort to obtain more value to projects. Not only in a reduction of initial costs but in reducing the life cycle costs of a building over the long term as well. The team at LSA has been at the forefront of Value Engineering for over 50 years. Saylor has helped world-renowned architects find ways to push greatness while mitigating great costs.

Water and Air Quality Services

Saylor maintains an active stormwater practice, providing SWPPP inspection as well as Stormwater and Air Quality Monitoring for numerous Caltrans projects throughout Northern California. Our experienced Qualified Stormwater Developers, Qualified Stormwater Practitioners, and environmental scientists are experts in complex SWPPP and water/air quality regulations.

Insurance Claims Analysis

Leland Saylor Associates Insurance Services Practice focuses on construction claims in an insurance context by helping Underwriters and Adjusters determine the value of property and casualty losses, defects, and liability claims. Practice leader Steve Santaguida brings 38 years of construction and claims experience to resolving insurance claims. He leads a team of experienced claims consultants that provide outstanding customer service, investigation, and cost analysis to clients. At Saylor, we understand the questions posed by adjusters and know how to support our insurance clients. Many of our claims consultants bring over 40 years of real world construction experience to the claims practice.In addition to our national practice, our claims consultants are ready to support our insurance clients in any part of the globe, speaking Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, Tagalog, Punjabi, and Hindi. See our Claims Information Sheet.

Construction Inspection

Saylor provides construction inspection services for transportation and building construction projects including bridges, overpasses, highways, various landside and airside projects for aviation centers, and other institutional construction. Inspection specialties include Caltrans structures, concrete, masonry, structural, mechanical and electrical inspection. Recent inspection projects include the new California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) California Health Care Facility including special inspections on structural masonry (DSA), structural steel, fireproofing and reinforced concrete and MEP inspection services at San Francisco International Airport (done over multiple projects).