Accelerated schedules and tight budgets have brought changes in construction delivery systems away from design/bid/build. Negotiated and design/build methods generally deliver projects faster and less expensively. According to ENR and the Design Build Institute, these methods exceed the bid process.

Another change involves all dedicated and integrated “team” members up front and throughout the project. Selecting the most knowledgeable, best-qualified team helps projects start strong and finish strong. Research by construction management specialists indicates that up-front team selection is the most important factor for project success regardless of the delivery method.

Early-in. Before plans are set. This is when an expert team can provide resources that impact the success of the project.

Benefits

  • Strength of an ENR top ranked U.S. specialty contractor with the manpower to get things done
  • Over 30 years of experience contributing creative solutions for owners, design architects and contractors
  • Expertise in art direction, design assistance, value engineering, budgeting, mock-ups from experienced installer’s perspective
  • In-house engineering and shop drawings accelerate the process
  • Owning the necessary equipment/scaffold accelerates response
  • Significant improvements can be made to schedules, budget and design uniqueness by utilizing these up-front specialty options:
    • Load bearing light gauge structural metal studs
    • Panelizing
    • Theming
    • Specialty Ceilings
  • Input on engineering issues including sound control, special scaffolding, and load- bearing light gauge framing.
  • Single source responsibility from conceptual design through construction also includes:
    • EIFS/Plaster
    • Insulation
    • Light gauge metal stud framing and drywall
  • Expertise in field installation preserves design form and function, resolves code issues, and assures that the best options, methods and materials are selected to achieve the owner vision.

Examples of Pre-construction Services

  • Value engineering for the new Argosy Casino in Kansas City ranged from exterior design & closure, theming design & effects, to plywood egg crate ceilings.
  • Remodeling projects such as Towne East in Wichita, KS require reengineering many aspects of the project both before and during
    the work.

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