During this critical phase, clients
get the benefit of the builder's experience and viewpoint.
At Benchmark, we believe that proactive management during
this phase will assure that the design reflects the client's
program requirements, as well as budget, schedule, and quality
parameters. Early on, clients understand what their budget
will afford, they are able to obtain financing sooner, and
the project takes less time to complete than the traditional
system (design, bid and build contract format).
Pre-construction is when we begin implementing
our communication and reporting systems. These systems identify
potential misunderstandings and eliminate them before construction
begins.
Also during Pre-Construction, clients
have an opportunity to explore alternative systems, such
as energy efficiency, lifecycle cost systems, sustainable
technology, and environmentally sound construction techniques.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION includes the
following services:
Estimating (early knowledge of firm
price)-From the beginning of the design process, Benchmark
works closely with the client and designers to accurately
conceptualize the completed project, while providing continuous
and concurrent estimating. This results in accurate construction
costs and schedules far sooner than is traditionally possible,
thus allowing the establishment of project feasibility
and securing of financing well in advance of construction.
Project planning and scheduling-Develop
a master schedule, identify milestones, consider specific
site issues, develop final construction sequencing.
Value engineering-Our design and
construction personnel work collectively as a team. Through
ongoing evaluation of systems, materials and methods,
we assess operating expense against capital cost to optimize
your project's overall life cycle. This combination of
resources results in maximum control and immediate response
as your project evolves from a concept to a completed
building.
Budget management-From the beginning
of the design process, Benchmark works closely with the
client and designers to accurately conceptualize the completed
project, while providing continuous and concurrent estimating.
This results in accurate construction costs and schedules,
far sooner than is traditionally possible, thus allowing
the establishment of project feasibility and securing
of financing well in advance of construction.
Site design, evaluation and permitting-Our
in-house civil engineering expertise provides the owner
with the professional constructor's perspective on all
site issues. Cost alternatives are offered during the
site design and permitting phase so that cost savings
can be incorporated into the permitted documents. Permitting
management by Benchmark ensures that the overall project
timeline is met and that it dovetails with total project
requirements.
