OUR UNIQUE APPROACH HAS MANY BENEFITS

BETTER VALUE - By monitoring the costs up front, we make sure that what's being designed can be cost effectively constructed. Our entire Value Engineering Process is dedicated to this goal.

INCREASED QUALITY - Branch Valley's Construction Management approach allows us to select the highest quality subcontractors for your project.

FASTER COMPLETION - Due to our experience and particpation in the design phase of the project, we can provide a guaranteed maximum price months before construction begins. This allows us to eliminate two of the biggest reasons for delays. We can purchase materials with long lead times earlier (such as structural steel). And, the owner can apply for financing earlier so it's in place when construction is ready to begin.

OPEN COMMUNICATIONS

WE PARTICPATE IN ALL DESIGN MEETINGS

• We work to establish the "Team" concept between the owner, Branch Valley Associates and the architect to satisfy the program's requirement.
• We participate in planning sessions with the team to evalulate site and building options.
• We attend all meetings between owner and the architect.
• We advise the team of program and budget issues.
• We develop an initial budget based on square footage of the initial space allocation plans.

PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES PREVENT SURPRISES

• Getting a handle on project costs early is a key objective of Branch Valley Associates. Even while the architects are still working on the preliminary drawings, we prepare a computerized estimate that is accurate within 10% of the final costs. How? We utilize our vast experience and a computerized database of construction component costs.
• We then request that the owner approve the preliminary budget in order for architects to proceed.

WORKING TOGETHER TO GET THE MOST VALUE

MAXIMIZING THE DOLLAR THROUGH VALUE ENGINEERING

• According to our clients and architects, value Engineering is one of the most valuable services we provide. By reviewing the various alternate materials, methods and construction systems, the maximum quality and function for the least cost is achieved. In addition, the building's components are analyzed for initial cost, maintencance cost and life expectancy. Various recommendations are discussed with the owner and the architect, and together, value driven decisions are made.

EARLY ON, OUR GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE ALLOWS YOU TO FINALIZE FINANCES

• When working drawings are approximately 75% complete, we prepare our Guaranteed Maximum Price which allows the owner to finalize your financial arrangement and receive your approval to proceed. This can be a real time saver.
• We also continue to attend all meetings held with the owner and the architect to monitor the development of the working drawings and insure budget continuity.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

EARLY PROCUREMENT ACCELERATES THE SCHEDULE

• After the owner's approval of our guaranteed maximum price, we can order items that have a long lead time, such as the structural steel and pre-engineered building materials. The can save months of scheduling delays and allow us to complete your project on time.

SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDING FOR QUALITY AND VALUE

• When working drawings are 100% complete, we solicit bids for all trades to secure final pricing. A minimum of five (5) subcontractors from each trade are selected.
• We only solicit quotations from reliable and reputable subcontractors to insure that the owner receive the highest quality work at the most competitive price.
• During this process, we encourage the owner participation in the selection of trade subcontractors and in the review of the bidding results.

MANAGING EVERY DETAIL TO YOUR SATISFACTION

SUPERVISION SERVICES

• We will maintain a competent Job Superintendent with a minimum of 15 years experience on the job at all times to provide proper supervision and efficient coordination of all trades and optimum workmanship.
• We will also provide a Project Manager as the communications liaison between the owner, our job superintendent, and the architect.
• We will attend all job meetings and will also be the administrative manager for the project.

MANAGEMENT COORDINATION SERVICES

• We utilize computerized spreadsheets throughout the project to monitor construction costs. The owner, the architect and Branch Valley Associates will work as a team to insure that the project is:
  • Of the highest quality workmanship,
  • Carried out within the specified time frame, and
  • Completed within the established contract price or for less.