Preconstruction is the planning process that brings a client’s vision to life. It includes Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation.
These critical steps govern the building design, project schedule and overall cost. They also ensure that that all stakeholders, including the owner, architect, engineer, builder and subcontractors have a universal understanding of the project. Preconstruction is the roadmap that determines a project’s success.
As the owner of nearly 30 commercial and industrial buildings, Ghidorzi Companies walks a mile in our clients’ shoes on a daily basis and expertly navigates the Preconstruction phase with them. This highly collaborative discovery process enables us to learn from the client and share our expertise in the spirit of making the building the best it can possibly be before we even break ground. We focus on factors such as:
Ghidorzi Companies specializes in the self-perform trade of Finish Carpentry – the one trade that can make or break the appearance of a building, inside and out. Finish Carpentry includes anything the owner will see after moving into the building, from floors, doors and window frames to stairs, cabinetry and exterior siding. Our finish carpenters perform to the standards we hold for our own properties and operate with a level of precision that truly sets our buildings apart.
Ghidorzi Companies takes a less-is-more approach to self-perform work, which allows us to:
Keep our overhead low. We minimize our equipment inventory and right-size our workforce so we don’t have to pass on these costs in the building price.
Ghidorzi Companies offers clients depth in the construction services we provide. No matter what our scope of work, each of our delivery models keeps the focus on the needs of the client. As building owners, we walk a mile in our clients’ shoes every day, and we are equipped to assist them in making the best decisions for the long-term value and sustainability of their building.
Total Solution.
Our Total Solution is about more than the building, it’s about getting a project off the ground. We use our real estate and development expertise to facilitate site selection, land acquisition and zoning on behalf of the owner. With these project-defining pieces in place, we follow through with architectural design, construction and interior design. The Total Solution is our strong suit and preferred delivery model because it allows us to put every area of our expertise to work for the client.
Design/Build.
In a Design/Build scenario, we begin working with the client from the initial building concept and continue with every step along the way through project completion. We act as the single source of accountability for architectural design, construction services and optional interior design services.
Construction Management.
As Construction Manager, Ghidorzi Companies has end-to-end responsibility for the construction of a project. Even though we do not serve as the official architect, we get involved early in the project, lending our expertise on the design and constructability of the building. The Construction Management model provides the option to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price or GMP in which Ghidorzi Companies would assume all cost overruns that are not due to changes in the original scope of work.
General Contracting.
Give us the plans, we build the building. As General Contractor, we simply build the building. The owner hires an architect who prepares the construction drawings and specifications and defines the scope of work. We build the building accordingly.
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