Our Process:Effective pre-construction planning is crucial to the success of any project. To best accomplish this, we utilize a team approach. Experience has shown that when the owner, architect, engineers, and builder are engaged in clear and regular communication early on, the result is a smoothly functioning operation that translates to a more enjoyable and cost effective experience for our clients.
We prioritize communication, finance management and overall project management by providing access to information at whatever level of detail you choose with an open book process. This allows our clients to feel confident they are receiving the best value for their investment and are assured a level of integrity expected from all participants.
Pre-Construction:- Review preliminary drawings; identify concerns/issues; evaluate cost effectiveness
- Prepare pre-construction schedule and priority list
- Prepare list of project issues for review with clients, architect and consultants
- Assign tasks to project team members
- Supplemental Bid Instructions prepared for subcontractor and vendor bidding
- Prepare preliminary construction schedule
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals for budget review with client and architect
- Prepare Owner and Contractor Contract Agreement
Construction Management / Job Supervision:- Prepare Subcontractor Agreement
- Prepare and maintain construction schedule and project priorities
- Communicate project status with construction team
- Maintain project budget
- Attend project team meetings with prepared agenda and meeting minutes
- Coordinate field operations with subcontractors and vendors to assure plan compliance and quality control
- Manage project shop drawings and submittals
- Maintain daily log of all project activities
- Maintain digital photo documentation
- Prepare and maintain job specific “as-builts” drawing
- Maintain project specific web site including: communications, RFI, submittals, images, schedules, daily log & directory
Company Officers:- Daily job site visits to assure project components are met at the highest standards
- Attend team meetings to address project specifics
- Timely response to client, architect and subcontractor request
- Assume overall project responsibility
Office Staff and Accounting:- Respond to client inquiries/requests in a timely manner
- Post subcontractor/vendor invoicing
- Prepare monthly request for billing
- Monitor insurance policies required by subcontractors
- Manage lien releases
- Coordinate project close out
- Prepare owner warranty and operations manual
Subcontractors/Vendors:Young Construction draws from a long established pool of qualified, quality oriented subcontractors and vendors. Companies solicited for bids are large enough to maintain competitive edge while of sufficient size to accommodate project demands and schedules. All subcontractor proposals are evaluated using our “current cost” database and preliminary budgets. Our goal is a combination of bringing together a team of highly qualified subcontractors at competitive rates for our clients. |
