Begining with our initial consulation continuing all the way through the construction process, Amco strives to educate and empower our Clients. It is our job to ensure your project is completed on time, within budget, safely and with the highest level of quality. Although these items have become somewhat of a cliché, through the latest technology available and good old face-to-face meetings, we keep our clients, partners and subcontractors informed every step of the way. We fully embrace that our clients dreams, dedication, time and money is on the line and they deserve an extraordinary project that is well built and enjoyed for the years to come.

Pre-construction Services

We take our time on initial planning before any construction begins, to balance all the financial and efficiency issues beforehand…

This traditional type of construction management works great for larger and complex projects. In this scenario the client is working directly with the CM/CGC starting at the design stage. This method of a step-by-step, preliminary construction planning service will allow you to colaborate with us along with the Architects and Engineers to define the program details, construction budgets, possible alternative value engineering options all prior to plan creation. This service is a great way to minimize unforseen budgetary issues and cost overuns that unfortunately are common in our industry.

Pre-Construction Services Integrated Project Delivery

Integrated project delivery increases value to the Owner by maximizing efficiency throughout design, pre-construction and construction process. Key participants, including the CM, Architect and Major Subcontractors (typically MEPFP & Structural), are involved early in the design process to give input on project design, scheduling and budget. The project is jointly managed by the project team, resulting in any shared risk or rewards by the team members.

Construction Management

Professional construction project management is essential for facilitating and directing the entire process to achieve ideal results.

As you may know, the construction planning process has always been far from perfect… In the past, project schedules were unrealistically optimistic… That resulted in an average of 45% of work promised in a week actually being completed at a later date than its deadline dictated. This kind of protraction left subcontractors waiting for the previous task to be completed, even before the next stage of work could have proceeded further…

To fix that issue, our Team has implemented alternative Planning processes by coordinating with the trade contractors on a weekly basis. Our Team estimates the scheduling in reverse. While fixing a required end date, we obtain the critical dates and input from trade contractors. Then a general schedule is being sketched on a large project board. Different types of tasks, like daily and weekly tasks are color-coded and maintained for overall progress.The info obtained from all trade contractors combined allows us to schedule the project on a much more detailed level while maintaining a critical completion date.

Construction Manager At Risk

The Construction Manager is responsible for both the design and construction phases of the building process and assists the Owner in arranging for and coordinating efforts with the Architects, Engineers and Consultants used in the project.

With the CM at Risk delivery method, the Owner has separate contracts with the Architect and CM, resulting in a built-in checks and balances system. Provided the Owner maintains a strong presence throughout this process, the Owner-Architect-Construction team works together collaboratively toward a common project goal.

What you need to know:

Construction Manager brings their knowledge to the Architect early in the design and pre-construction phase.
A system is implemented which controls personnel, money and materials to work directly for the Owner’s interests.
Design and construction proceed concurrently, saving time and therefore, money.
Opportunity for shared savings.
CM and Architect are selected based on qualifications.
All subcontracting work is competitively bid with Owner input.
Allows for fast tracking.

What you need to know:

Construction Manager brings their knowledge to the Architect early in the design and pre-construction phase.
A system is implemented which controls personnel, money and materials to work directly for the Owner’s interests.
Design and construction proceed concurrently, saving time and therefore, money.
Opportunity for shared savings.
CM and Architect are selected based on qualifications.
All subcontracting work is competitively bid with Owner input.
Allows for fast tracking.
CMa is the budget gatekeeper.
Owner holds trade contracts.

Design/Build

The design/build approach simply means consolidating the architectural design and construction services, making both phases the responsibility of one single provider. We select a qualified team of Architects, Engineers and key Subcontractors which best fit our clients’ goals and objectives for budget, schedule and quality. In many cases, the design/build process provides the simplest and most economical method of project completion and has the added benefit of single source accountability.

However, Owners may be concerned that they lose some control and/or checks and balances with this process. As long as the Owner maintains a key presence throughout the design and bidding phase of the program, the design/build team can ensure the project scope is as desired and fits within the overall budget.

Building Information Modeling

Oftentimes physical and functional essence of any construction project needs to be represented digitally, in a 3D model format.

In short, the construction industry is undergoing fundamental changes, not comparable in impact with anything before it, not even with the rise of lean manufacturing in auto-making in the 1980s. An innovative and time-saving tool called Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is the reason for that revolution. BIM technology rapidly enhances complex building processes, shortcutting any project completion date, cutting the expenses and improving the overall quality of the construction. Builderry construction company is the leading industry exponent, with approximately $30 billion in BIM project experience. We want clients to understand the incredible advantages that the BIM offers and we want them to get prepared to embrace this new technology.

Long story short, BIM advantages are numerous.

BIM allows us to view every aspect now—fully realized and in vivid 3-D. Every smallest change in design, scheduling or material is instantly available to every member of the building team—from engineering and purchasing to plumbing and electrical. That’s what helps us finish your project on time!