Development and Construction

Our management philosophy is simple; we approach every project wearing the "owner's hat".  Commercial Building Contractors provides the necessary tools required to govern the development of a project from concept through completion of construction.  A detailed concept budget is established at the beginning of a project rather than after the bid process.  This concept budget is then used as a tool to guide the development/design process, performing multiple budget checks during the design phase to ensure there are no surprise cost overruns. 

Our Services Include:

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• Development Management

• Construction Management

• Concept Budgeting and Project Feasibility

• Concept Design and Site Utilization

• Finance and Appraisal Packages

• Customized Project Pro Forma

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• Budget and Design Management

• Open Book Accounting

• Value Engineering and Design Suggestions

• Segregated Cost Analysis for Depreciation

• Competitive Subcontractor Bid Process

• Complete Construction Services

Detailed Services:

Pre-Construction and Development

Initial Feasibility and Concept Budget

Provide a detailed budget estimate based on concept.  This budget is then used to govern the design phase and establish boundaries.

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Finance Packaging

Provide assistance in securing financing by assembling a complete finance package at the "concept stage" of the project.  This package typically includes a detailed soft-cost and hard-cost budget, project schedule, detailed construction scope and submittals by division.

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Project Rental and Lease Pro Forma

Provide a detailed Pro Forma identifying lease rates, rate of investment return and anticipated operating costs.

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Design Team Management

Assist in solicitation of architects and engineers.

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Budget Compliance

Provide multiple "rounds" of price verification throughout the design phase, including input from subcontractors to ensure budget compliance.

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Competitive Bid

Manage a competitive subcontractor bid process, providing a minimum of three bids per construction division, to ensure competitive pricing.

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Permit Procurement

Provide permit application, consultation and procurement.

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Subcontractor Selection

In-depth review of subcontractor bids, careful selection of subcontractor and obtain of binding contracts.

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Construction Management

Safety

Implementation and strict enforcement of Commercial Building Contractors safety program.

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Project Supervision

Management of day-to-day activities, compliance of construction documents, maintenance of an accurate daily log, quality control, enforcement of safety policy, and adherence to the construction schedule.

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Project Management

Management of budget compliance, construction documents, quality control, and financial distribution.

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Cost Management

Management of construction costs, utilizing a detailed schedule of values that is regularly updated.

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Progress Meetings

Regularly held, on-site construction progress meetings with subcontractors.

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Schedule

Track and continuous updating of critical and non-critical path, utilizing a detailed construction flow chart.

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Inspections

Scheduling and tracking of required governing inspections.

Project Close-Out

Completion Certificates

Obtain Occupancy Certificate and provide close-out documents.

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Warranty

Provide contractor and subcontractor warranty documents.

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Operating and Maintenance Manual (O&Ms)

Assemble detailed operations and maintenance manuals including important project contact information, equipment manuals and warranty information.

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As-built Documents

Provide detailed red-lined as-built documentation.

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Segregated Cost Depreciation Schedule

Provide a report that can given to a CPA which includes information necessary to claim an accelerated rate of tax return on eligible construction components.