A construction firm doesn’t design your vision; we build your dream design. But involving a construction firm during this phase can help you reduce your cost and increase efficiency. By being a part of the design phase, recommendations will be offered without compromise to the design and the overall vision.
Field Surveys
Features:
- On site walk-thru
- Inventory pre-existing conditions
- Evaluation of core, shell and slab
- Evaluation of building facilities; Mechanicals, Electrical and Plumbing (MEPs)
- Photos & documentation
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Benefits:
- Find potential hidden costs from a constructability standpoint
- Reduce change order contingencies
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Design Budgeting
Features:
- Preliminary trade cost & scope breakdowns
- Estimate timeline in schedule
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Benefits:
- Re-verification of budget from pre-design phase
- Identify trade-off items for your architect/designer’s consideration
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Design Team Partnering
Features:
- Involvement in design Charrettes
- Assist to coordinate filings for issuance of permit
- Assist with design development from a constructability standpoint
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Benefits:
- Trade-off approach based on cost budgets
- Mitigate risk from potential constructability challenges
- Mitigate risk on cost and schedule
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Value Engineering
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Provide constructive alternatives without compromise to client’s requirements and architect’s design
Provide long-lead time alternatives
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Benefits:
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