OUR PROCESS ENSURES SUCCESS

Everything we do at DiPierro & Brown is done with a purpose. Our fine-tuned process is the centerpiece of our work product – driving efficiency, keeping us focused and creating a clear roadmap to project success. You can see it in the detailed steps we follow on each and every project, no matter the size or type. It’s a constant. It’s a trusted tool, and we refuse to waver from it.

Our process insulates us from the challenges that inevitably occur on a project, never letting it overwhelm us or ride us off the rails. It prevents us from distraction and always points us to the ultimate goal. This took a lot of time and effort to develop, and it continues to evolve and improve. It’s a gift to ourselves because it provides guidance. It’s a gift to our clients because they reap the benefits of a process that is the closest thing you’ll find to guaranteed success.

Software we use

CONSTRUCTION FINANCIALS

The Leader in Accounting and Financial Management Software

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Connect all stakeholders across the entire project lifecycle with the Procore platform.

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CLIENT / PROJECT DISCOVERY

01

  • 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

PROPOSAL GENERATION

02

  • 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.).

CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE

03

  • 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.

PRECON

04

  • 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.

CONSTRUCTION

05

  • 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.

OCCUPANCY
/ CLIENT
ACCEPTANCE

06

  • 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

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

CLIENT / LAND / PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE

01

  • 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.

OWNERS GROUP OFFER
ACCEPTANCE

02

  • 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.

PRECON / DESIGN

03

  • 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!

CONSTRUCTION

04

  • 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.

OCCUPANCY

05

  • 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.

SALE /
HOLDINGS

06

  • 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