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 | Under the best circumstances, building is a discovery process. It's striking out for a destination that you create as you go. But, the right contractor can be a skilled ally in advancing conceptual ideas and charting a realistic path to success. More often than not, our clients ask us to put flesh on the bones of a cocktail napkin idea, and we produce conceptual estimates with surprising details. As the design progresses, we may suggest changes that improve the end product and get us there faster without altering the designer's original intent. The value of early insight really shines through when we discover gaps that could lead to budget or scheduling crises later. As our clients tell us, a Hardin estimate may not be the lowest number, just the right one in the end. We predict the straightest course toward an early arrival at the right destination on opening day.
As the complexity of a project increases, so do the variables and degree of risk that must be negotiated by owner and contractor alike. For the owner, the experience, qualifications, and early involvement of a contractor become critical predictors of success. Particularly, during intense schedules, unknown field conditions or intricate design versus cost equations hang in the balance. Negotiating all the variables and their relative costs is preferable to driving a stake in the ground based on price alone.
As a Construction Manager At Risk, we work alongside the architect, engineer, and owner to optimize project design, schedule, and cost. We negotiate a guaranteed maximum price based on design documents that, although typically incomplete, reflect the anticipated scope of the project, ensuring our price meets the client's expectations. We also competitively bid all trade contracts to ensure the client receives the lowest price from qualified subcontractors. Always a team player, we are known for our conceptual strengths, skill in fleshing out design to field conditions, and our continued focus on solving conflicts proactively and collaboratively rather than merely cutting costs. |
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