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 this crucial phase, recommendations will be offered without compromise to 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
Benefits:
Find potential hidden costs from a constructability standpoint
Reduce change order contingencies
Design Budgeting
Features:
Preliminary trade cost & scope breakdowns
Estimate timeline in schedule
Benefits:
Re-verification of budget from pre-design phase
Identify trade-off items for your architect/designer’s consideration
Design Team Partnering
Features:
Involvement in design Charrettes
Assist to coordinate filings for issuance of permit
Assist with design development from a constructability standpoint
Benefits:
Trade-off approach based on cost budgets
Mitigate risk from potential constructability challenges
Mitigate risk on cost and schedule
Value Engineering
Features:
Provide constructive alternatives without compromise to client’s requirements and architect’s design
