Construction Management

Are you contemplating building a new structure, renovating an existing one, or just need help with a construction project? We can definitely help you. The small business man or developer typically does not have the resources nor expertise to get him through the enormous amount of red tape and regulatory requirements that are involved with a construction project. Even if you had the necessary licenses, permits, and expertise, it would be necessary for you to take time away from your core business to complete your objective. Why not let us take this headache away from you. We have over 16 years experience in this business. Here is how we would assist you.

This meeting would enable you to meet with us in person. We would discuss your project and give you an idea of step involved in it's completion. This could save you lot of time in obtaining bids or finding out whether the project was worth the risk. Depending on the size of the project, we may invite our engineers or architects into the meeting.

This step may be necessary should there be a lot of unknowns associated with your project. Would we need to Rezone the property?

Are there wetlands on your property that would inhibit or delay construction? These questions would need to be answered prior to you making any commitment that could cost you significant amounts of money.

After you have decided that you are ready to pursue your construction project, we would have our engineers and architects develop site plans and architectural plans. Site plans primarily deal with site drainage, sewage, parking spaces, loading spaces, gas and water services. Architectural plans involve the floor plans, electrical distribution, interior plumbing, elevations, and HVAC drawings. We would also perform energy calculations. All plans would need to meet the code.

Permitting is the process through which the county or city ensures that the proposed structure and site meets all local and state building codes, including life safety codes. During this process, we submit your plans and calculation to the respective building departments. They will review the plans, drawing, and calculations to ensure that we have included all necessary details and that the codes and standards are being complied with. This process can sometimes delay progress of the project. Many times, the plans must be modified or additional details added to satisfy building department plan reviewers and the fire marshal. Sometimes during this process, it is necessary to file for a rezoning or exception to the current use of the property. This and other steps may make it necessary for us to represent you before the Board of Country Commissioners, or other convening body.

Now that approval has been obtained from the city or country with jurisdiction over your construction project, it is time to build your facility. We can either provide you with a "turnkey" product and handle all construction activities including project management, or we can provide you with project management during the entire process. The contract can be negotiated as a lump sum, or as "cost-plus-fixed fee". This decision is yours to make and will vary based on the specific requirements of your project. Either way, our project managers (PM's) will schedule all tasks associated with your project and oversee every aspect of your project. This leaves you free to concentrate on your core business. And, of course, we will keep you informed.

We work for you. We believe in the golden rule. We will treat you the same way that we would want to be treated if we were in your position. When issues arise or decisions need to be made, we error on the side of our customers.