M.A. + Associates, LLC

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About the firm

M.A. + Associates, LLC (M.A. + A) provides construction management, cost engineering, and project controls consulting. Founded in 2000 and based in Laurel, Maryland, it delivers cost estimating, value engineering, CPM scheduling, claims analysis, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) services to government agencies, commercial businesses, and architectural and engineering practices. Its technical staff has supported over 700 projects valued in excess of $20 billion.

Established
2000
Firm type
Owner's Engineer

People

Michael A. WithersPrincipal / Owner

Reginald L. ClayDirector, Pre-Construction Services, Senior Architectural Designer & BIM Specialist

Capabilities

Cost Control & Estimating

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Establishes comprehensive budgets and tracks construction activities to provide effective financial project oversight. This capability integrates cost and scheduling tools into project control systems to accurately price change orders, analyze project acceleration or delay costs, and estimate cost-to-complete.

  • Conceptual Design Estimating

    Develops detailed estimates for alternative design solutions during conceptual phases to support initial budgeting and planning decisions.

  • Cost Engineering & Economic Analysis

    Conducts financial evaluations and economic analyses for both construction and operations phases to optimize project expenditures.

  • Construction Cost Control

    Monitors daily expenditures and constantly evaluates remaining work to prevent project overruns through active budget management.

Value Engineering

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Identifies creative alternatives to optimize project designs and reduce life-cycle costs. These studies analyze design functions to ensure functional requirements are met efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Construction Management

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Provides high-quality oversight across separate phases of the construction process to monitor project development closely. This approach ensures delivery aligns with client expectations through constant, responsive supervision.

  • Project Management Support

    Augments client teams to plan, implement, and monitor project execution with structured quality assurance and formal progress reporting.

  • Construction Claims Management

    Provides dispute resolution support, including the use of Dispute Review Boards, to minimize the cost and schedule impacts of construction claims.

  • CPM Scheduling

    Creates and reviews Critical Path Method schedules to verify contract compliance, perform delay analysis, and manage project recovery.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Uses 3D digital models to improve cost and quality control while fostering real-time collaboration among design and construction teams. This process provides a comprehensive resource for exploring design options and managing facility life cycles.

Management, Logistics & Administrative Support

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Supplies auxiliary personnel and managerial oversight for public and private contracts. Resources can be deployed on-site or remotely to address fluctuating project requirements and provide tailored operational support.

  • Contract Administration

    Provides short- and long-term staffing to assist in executing and managing public or private contract compliance.

  • Logistics Support Services

    Manages material, coordination, and operational logistics to support complex construction and facilities assignments.

As-Built & Facility Assessment

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Performs on-site surveys and documents existing conditions to verify site details or generate accurate record drawings. This work delivers vital baseline data to support design planning or facility modifications.

  • As-Built Documentation

    Generates precise CAD drawings and record documents reflecting actual physical conditions based on site measurements.

  • Site Surveys & Digital Photography

    Conducts physical measurements and captures detailed photographic records to verify existing structural and spatial layouts.

Industries

Federal · Defense · Government · Healthcare · Education · Transportation · Residential · Environmental & Remediation · Infrastructure · Laboratories · Arts & Culture · Hospitality

Projects

STRATCOM Replacement Facility

Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NE · Defense

Project details

Strategic Command replacement facility at Offutt Air Force Base.

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