our preconstruction approach and construction philosophy...
The preconstruction buzzwords are the same for each contractor, constructability review, preliminary scheduling, value engineering, cost estimates, and bid services. The key however to success in these services lies not only with a company’s experience but also with a contractor’s commitment to providing an owner with the best value and the maximization of their resources. To make sure a project meets all of the expectations of the owner, Walker Construction, Inc. will provide a thorough value engineering review prior to bidding the project. Walker Construction, Inc. will maximize owner's resources on their project making sure the construction team has exhausted all ideas relevant to the design and needs of this new facility before it goes out for bid.
The area of value engineering that Walker Construction, Inc. generates is performed during the bidding period. Throughout the bid period subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to look for and provide pricing for value engineering ideas. Many times the ideas they provide translate into significant savings for the owner with little or no effect to the building design. These modifications are made available to the owner at bid time so that decisions can be made promptly without delaying the project.
Accurate budget estimates are imperative for the success of a project. Walker Construction believes budget estimates that are too far above the actual cost of a project can be just as detrimental as a budget that is too far below. An owner wants to get the most out of the funds they have available and leaving too much money on the table may cause a project’s scope to be unnecessarily reduced.