We have built relationships with inspectors and state and local building officials, as well as invested time into learning various building codes and requirements that helps us navigate the construction planning and permitting process. This can help save time during the review and approval phase, potentially allowing for an earlier construction start and completion date.

Our project managers oversee everything from the procurement of subcontractors and materials to ongoing management of contracts, budgets, schedules, submittals and requests for information (RFI). They also serve as a liaison to the owner representative and lead progress meetings to review the project's course. We utilize UDA Construction Suite to facilitate this management process.

Proper buyout of a project is key to ensuring the highest value in terms of costs and scheduling. Subcontractors and vendors must be qualified to ensure stability, capacity, resources and workload. Understanding the importance of detailed contracts, term agreements, insurance requirements and other proactive liability practices creates a vested interest for everyone.

A proper submittal review provides a check-and-balance during the construction phase. This ensures the end result matches up to the design intent reflected in the construction documents. When conflicts or omissions are discovered in a design, the RFI process is used for the notification of errors, and it is the method by which we document this communication to address these issues.

Our experienced project superintendents keep open lines of communication with all parties -- from owner, architects, and engineers to our sub-trades and suppliers -- to ensure effective quality control measures. Onsite management is central to performance, and we create quality management plans for our projects. We are dedicated to producing high quality construction projects, reducing operating costs, and providing long-term satisfaction for our clients.

Safety and risk management during construction are a top priority, and we believe the safety program should experience ongoing improvement. As such, site specific safety plans are created and maintained for each project, while recurring safety meetings are conducted by field supervisors to address specific topics of concern. First Aid, CPR and OSHA training allow for continuation of safety practices and hazard recognition.

An organized and thorough closeout program is critical to a successful project transition. Key elements include -- providing occupancy and inspection approvals; execution of punch-list items; testing of equipment and systems; training of owner operation and maintenance manuals; attic stock materials; field record drawings; securing warranty documentation; final cost accounting; and final release of lien and payment requisitions.