We hear it quite often from business owners, once they decide to build a building, they needed it yesterday. We understand that once the need for the new building is decided how important it is to get the owner moved in quickly.
Posts about Scheduling
Knowing Long Lead Items Early Speeds up Construction Schedules
Certain building materials or products that have to be ordered, imported, and/or manufactured specifically for a building can take longer than the natural progression of a construction schedule. These are considered Long Lead Items (LLIs). They commonly occur with pre-engineered buildings, elevators, generators, mechanical equipment that is heavy enough to need a helicopter lift, electrical switch gear, fancy finishes, or imported products to name a few.
4 Reasons Why the Entire Pre-Construction Phase Is Key to Project Success
For both Design/Build and Construction Management delivery methods, the start of Pre-Construction Phase is Architectural Design and it’s a very exciting time for most building owners. They love the ideas, options, and decorating aspects for their building. And then, when drawings are done, the owner is eager to get to the other main event of Construction Phase. But there is so much more happening during Design than they know and a lot more to be done before this Pre-Construction Phase, “Pre-Con”, is complete. This is also when the contractor gets organized to save the most time and money during construction.
The Benefit of Design-Build Phase I Drawings
Preliminary plans, such as those provided in a Phase I of the Design-Build process, are the most efficient and economical means to determine the budget for your construction project.
What Makes a Design-Builder a Dental Construction Expert?
I’d like to address a question that has been posed to me about what makes a contractor specialized in Dental Construction. We’ve claimed for a couple of decades now to be an expert at dental office construction, but what does that mean? There are many out there that think a building is a building, but most Dentists will recognize that a design-builder that’s versed in dental operations will make a big difference in the final building design, quality of construction and completion date.
How Self-Performed Trades Keep Construction Schedules on Track
In order to maintain a stellar reputation as a professional contractor, speed, quick problem solving and meeting deadlines are critical. The biggest complaint and almost a disappointing anticipation in our industry is that a job will take longer than estimated. We strive to disprove that assumption on each and every project. Here’s one way that we do that.
Construction Broker Service Comes up Short in Professional Construction Services
As construction broker companies continue to pop up, they’re coming up short compared to a Design/ Build – General Construction (DB-GC) Firm in many important areas for project success. DB-GCs provide much more control over the schedule and the budget on your project versus a construction services broker.
Why Winter Is the Best Time to Plan Your Construction Project
Other than taking time to prepare a plan when the weather is poor for construction (so you can be ready when the weather is conducive for construction) there are additional benefits to contact your design/builder or general contractor in the winter. Let me clarify that the following explanation works best when applied in Michigan and other cold winter states.
How to Complete Construction Months Faster
All-Inclusive Vacation in Construction Land
Recently, while I was on my first all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean, I realized how much more relaxing and enjoyable it was to know up front what the costs would be and all the activities that were available as part of the resort’s package. I didn’t have to spend my time making separate plans for a hotel, meals, transportation, or entertainment because the package covered it all. With all that was included, I had more than enough options to create an affordable and enjoyable vacation without the hassle of budgeting for my next meal or entertainment and I felt that I was getting way more for my travel budget.