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Our services depend on the level of involvement by YOU the stakeholder. We can adjust our team to suit your style. Below we have laid out various processes that all get you to your destination. The difference is how we get you there. What has to be determined is the amount of time you are willing and desire to invest. Our seasoned staff and strategic partners can manage a project with little to no collaboration or to the other end of the spectrum where you are involved on a day-to-day basis. Please click below to see if there is a method that suits your desires. Also please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss how you would like to see your vision become a reality.
Collaborative Conceptual Coordination
One of the hardest part of a project is determening who is going to drive the concept. At start-up having the right manger of the concept is vital. The driver can be a owner, developer, designer, engineer, contractor, subcontractor, vendor and the list goes on-and-on. The issue is when the wrong the wrong driver takes over. Disaster is your dystany. Through the use of our strategic analysis of the project, multiple parties that delve into understanding the process, and ability to negotiate thru the conceptual phase of a project. We are able to implement a team that work together to accomplish your goals.
This process will have the following characteristics:
- This process is for an innovator looking for a partner to understand his needs
- Conceptual meetings with all parties involvment from the owner to the MEP subs
- Multiple iteration of design and systems
- Idea generation and development
- All involved parties to have an in-depth knowledge of the owner process
Design + Build
Design-build is a method of project delivery in which one entity - the design-build team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion. Owners typically busy running their business and need a team, which allows for owners involvement to be efficient. Speed to completion and economical decision making are desired outcomes for the design-build process.
This process will have the following characteristics:
- Architect is a part of the Contractors Team.
- Majority of communication flows through the contractor.
- Risk is carried by the contractor.
- Delivery of a project can be fastracked.
Construction Management
Professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end.
This process will have the following characteristics:
- Our role will be to advise on construction processes and be a valued team member
- Work with the team to understand construction fundamentals
- Bring the project to fruition after design
- Develope and identify methoeds to fast track a project
Design-Bid-Build
This process utilizes a method that has been around for years. It is seen as the most economical solution, but rarely is it the easiest means to a completed project. The project is usually designed to 100%, which in construction talk is 90% complete. That 10% is the risk that owner is willing to take a chance on. The project sucess is completely on the Architects and owners upfront decision making ability. Because the contract is written only what is drawn and specified, anything outside of that turns into points of contention. Thus, slowing down the process and creating a deeper financial burden for the owner. This process under utilizes the contractors experience and expertise to allow allow us to provide an exceptional experience.
This process will have the following characteristics:
- Initial inadequat contractor involvement.
- Slow to start process.
- Greatest risk to the owner for not understanding the process and there needs till too late.
- Contractor take a bare bone approach to win the work.