During this phase of construction, the project moves from an idea into a plan. Our focus at this stage is on identifying the client’s needs and selecting the right team to meet those needs. Our services include the following:

• Meet with client to establish the desired project Quality, Cost and Schedule

• Establish a pre-construction schedule

• Identify the design team based on the owner’s goals

• Review design team contracts and insurance limits, negotiate favorable terms with the design team

• Assist in the development of the design documents (DD’s) ensure DD’s comply with the project budget and schedule

• Complete constructibility review; estimate project cost and review schedule and proceed with construction documents (CDs)

• Value engineer analysis to ensure the owner’s requests are provided in the most cost-effective manner

• Facilitate the selection of the General Contractor (GC) using an unbiased cost comparison qualitative review, assist in the negotiation of the contractor fee and GL insurance

• Secure placement of owner’s COC insurance

• Coordinate with design team and expeditors to obtain permits, ensure the contractor is ready to begin construction as soon as permits are issued