OUR PROCESS

Meet by phone, video or in person with the client to gain an understanding of the project goals, challenges and other details.

Conduct a comprehensive review of project status, including whether the architect is aboard, the design is complete, if a survey is needed, and similar questions.

Research location and available project details, and conduct go/no-go analysis to determine if the project is right for us and would benefit from our involvement

Perform a comprehensive in-house review of available materials, including design plans, drawings, and due diligence to limit change orders as the project progresses.

Solicit bids from subcontractors, estimate the labor for our staff and generate a CSI-formatted (Construction Specifier Institute) proposal outline.

Circulate the estimate internally and to our partners, and develop a comprehensive
proposal that encompasses all aspects of the project (inclusions, exclusions, price, etc.).

When the proposal is accepted, begin contract negotiations.

Create a contract using the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract standard documents.

Complete negotiations and execute a detailed contract that fits our mutual needs, including a timeline, price and scope of work.

Confirm that the design documents are ready for construction and create a plan to work with the local jurisdiction for permitting.

Using Sage and Procore software, Rob or another firm leader organizes site planning, coordinates trades and other team members, and finalizes schedule and work plan.

Meet again with the client to guard against misperceptions or misunderstandings, then hand it off to the construction team.

Vince or another firm leader supervises all aspects of project progress and construction team activities, keeping quality control an ultimate priority.

Using Sage software for back-end management and Procore for the front, regularly report to project team on budget and schedule progress to stay on track.

Meet weekly with project team to monitor progress through to completion, ensuring that quality meets client requirements, and the project remains on budget and schedule.

Complete a life safety program for local jurisdictions in preparation for client acceptance
and occupancy.

Work with the owner to check off punchlist items and reconcile financials

Conduct a debrief with the owner and project team, and solicit feedback for continual improvement

Collaborate with client (or internally for an in-house project) to identify opportunities and assess financial opportunities and possibilities.

Perform comprehensive research, including property review, survey (if needed), zoning requirements, site history and so on.

Determine, with the client, the property’s potential and limitations, and collectively devise a preliminary approach.

For projects involving another developer as partner or client, create terms for a sales
agreement.

Conduct additional financial analysis to confirm details and sense of opportunity.

Negotiate terms, confirm details and execute agreement.

Select or meet with architect, MEP engineer and other early-stage disciplines to create a design plan.

Guide design process to ensure consistency with project goals, to establish and manage realistic expectations, and ensure constructibility.

Monitor project progress and work products to keep schedule and budget on track and ensure quality – our greatest value is understanding how the process works!

Vince or another firm leader supervises all aspects of project progress and construction team activities, keeping quality control an ultimate priority.

Using Sage software for back-end management and Procore for the front, regularly report to project team on budget and schedule progress to stay on track.

Meet weekly with project team to monitor progress through to completion, ensuring that quality meets client requirements, and the project remains on budget and schedule.

Complete a life safety program for local jurisdictions in preparation for occupancy.

Work with the owner to check off punchlist items and reconcile financials.

Conduct a debrief with the owner and project team, and solicit feedback for continual improvement.

Research and prequalify real estate professionals to ensure capability and suitability to take the lead in marketing the property to residents or potential buyers.

Enlist real estate professionals as early in the process as possible and provide direction, as needed, for publicizing and marketing property, and for deal structure.

Complete sale of property to buyer, or oversee rental process to full occupancy