Services
Depending on your particular needs, we provide a complete selection of preconstruction and construction services. The information presented in this section gives an overview of both our Delivery Systems and Scope of Services.
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Delivery Systems
Determination of the best Delivery System for a particular project will depend on the nature of the project and the Client's particular situation. We always welcome the opportunity to meet with a Client to discuss which system is most suitable for their project.
General Contracting: We provide the complete construction of the project and assume all financial responsibility for the construction. All of the design and related support services are contracted separately with the Client. Forms of the agreement are typically cost plus, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), or lump sum.
Design / Build: We take complete responsibility for the design and construction of the project. The Client is afforded the benefit of only contracting with one entity and of having a single point of responsibility for both the design and construction. Our involvement may begin early in the site selection process and will include site evaluation and analysis, planning and programming, preliminary investigations, design, construction, and final commissioning.
Construction Management: We work in an advisory and/or managerial capacity during both the design and construction phases. The Client may have direct contractual relationships with the subcontractors and suppliers, or we can assume financial responsibility for the project and provide the Client with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
Feasibility Studies
Depending upon the Delivery System chosen by our Client, our services may include some or all of the following items:
Site Assessment & Evaluation:
- Environmental Phase 1 Investigation – Evaluate previous uses of the property that may affect current plans. Required by lenders
- Flood Plain Status – Determine flood zone and flood plain status
- Utility Availability – Investigate the availability of adequate water, sewer, natural gas, and electrical capacity
- Geotechnical Investigation – Investigate and classify on-site soil conditions
- Traffic/ Access – Determine allowable locations of access and egress to the site
- Storm Water – Investigate Detention/Retention and Quality Control requirements
Pre-Construction:
- Site Utilization Review – Evaluate the impact of any on-site activities on construction operations
- Budgeting & Pricing – Prepare accurate estimates throughout the design process from initial budgets to final contract pricing
- Scheduling – Establish and refine a critical path phasing and activity schedule
- Subcontractor Selection and Involvement – Assemble the project team and utilize their input during pricing, scheduling, and value engineering
- Constructability Review – Evaluate all of the project systems and identify special or long-lead items
- Value Engineering – Think "outside the box" to make certain that the most cost-efficient designs and construction methods are being used
Construction:
- Communication with Client and Design Team – Regular meetings to provide updates, monitor progress, and resolve pending issues
- Processes/ Procedures – Manage the construction process and monitor progress
- Quality Control – Ensure compliance with contract documents and quality of work
- Certification and Compliance – Implement, manage, and monitor all compliance and certification requirements
Post-Construction:
- Commissioning – Start up and calibrate building systems to ensure that they function as intended
- Training – Instruct the Client’s personnel in the operation and maintenance of all building systems
- Project Close-out – Provide Client with a complete set of project documents, including “as-built” plans, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and warranty information
- Warranty Walk-through – Final verification that the finished project is in compliance with the plans and specifications