PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Budget Estimates
Detailed budget estimates are structured to match each construction component. The estimated costs are integral to the design management process. Estimates are reviewed with the project team where assumptions are questioned and discussed. Unit costs and areas are checked, and mutually agreed modifications are made to quantities, levels of quality, and range of finishes in order to quantify project costs.
Value Analysis
Our value analysis process is designed to reduce the cost of a project to the lowest practical price without compromising its function or sacrificing quality and reliability. Value analysis is an ongoing process during the design stage that analyzes the building components and systems to provide cost effective feedback. This allows the client to make informed decisions that can result in significant cost saving.
Cost Control
At Guido, we continually monitor project costs by utilizing industry leading cost accounting methods and systems. Our team will closely monitor weekly labor reports, detailed monthly job costs, and project schedule reports as part of the construction management process. All of these processes help save you money.
Conceptual Estimating & Scheduling
The estimates, schedules and technology utilized by our team of professionals, provide our clients with realistic budgets and time requirements for your pending and potential projects. We work for you - Driving the design to meet your budget requirements.
Quality is the cornerstone of our work. Through systematic monitoring and evaluation of various aspects of your project, we ensure that quality standards are being met.
Constructability Reviews
Constructability reviews are an important part of the preconstruction effort. The design is reviewed continually, considering multiple factors to guarantee the goals of the client can be realized within the available budget and specified time frame. The purpose is to assure the project team can provide the appropriate services, resources, expertise and commitment to the project to make not only the project feasible but completed successfully. We analyze these components throughout preconstruction and bring any inherent problems to the table for analysis and review.
Constructability has a dramatic effect on both cost and schedule but must be considered long before construction documents are completed. The goal of our comprehensive review process is to aid the design team in a timely manner and maximize project value for the owner. Guido will perform formal constructability reviews as well as ongoing reviews as updated information is provided. Our analysis emphasizes constructability as a key element of preconstruction planning. The goal of this effort is to maximize every dollar spent, to achieve the most value, and to develop a cost-effective package that fits the market.
Permitting Assistance
Guido has a full-time committed permitting expediter, that assists in acquiring the necessary complete permits. We regularly track both design and subcontractor permit and inspection status to ensure that all parties are addressing or resolving all Permit Office Questions or denials. All permit issues are reviewed and answered quickly by the team. Once the permit is acquired, Guido schedules all required inspection through our weekly coordination meetings throughout the construction schedule.
Early Procurement Packages
The success of your project can be greatly impacted by the procurement services we can provide, both from a cost and time standpoint. Equipment and materials with long-lead identification are key items for early procurement during the preconstruction phase and are critical to the overall schedule of the project. As contractors who are involved in the frequent purchase of these items, we are very familiar with these timing requirements and also the best sources for meeting project deadlines.