Construction estimates & costs are considered on a per project basis. For initial consultations please call for more details: (317) 574-4553 or email Breandan Conley at bconley@spmindy.com.
Back to topDown payments are considered on a per project basis. For initial consultations please call for more details: (317) 574-4553 or email Breandan Conley at bconley@spmindy.com
Back to topIt all depends on the type of construction taking place. Remodeling projects can take longer than new construction, due to limited access to the work area. Work areas that are already fully furnished, demolition, daily clean-up and delivery schedule of special ordered items can affect the schedule.
Back to topAll change orders need to be approved and signed off on before work will start. Approval can include prices, drawings, and signatures.
Back to topFrom the moment you decide to build, a natural question is, “when will the project be done”? We will provide a CPM (Critical Path Method) project schedule before starting your project which will provide a Target Date for completion. Changes made by the Owner, (change orders) unforeseen circumstances (such as weather delays or concealed conditions) may add time to the overall schedule; however, the schedule will be updated when a delay occurs so that the Clients expectations are managed.
Back to topA General Contractor is the prime contractor who is responsible for the work at the construction site, including that performed by the subcontractors. The General Contractor oversees all work while verifying that it is installed as detailed on the drawings, defined by the building codes, and are within industry standards.
Back to topA Budget generally refers to a list or spreadsheet of all planned expenses to complete the construction project. A Clients budget will typically include all associated costs of construction including Architectural design fees, structural engineering fees, permit fees, (which combined are called “soft costs”) and construction costs (labor and materials). Essentially the budget is a tool that illustrates the trade-offs of making monetary decisions during the construction process. A General Contractor's budget will be similar to the Clients budget; however, the GC typically does not track the soft costs of the project.
Back to topSimply put, yes, you can make changes along the way. We will provide you with a CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule that will illustrate what decisions need to be made and when. It is critical to the project's success for you to make decisions ahead of time as to not delay the schedule. With the use of the CPM schedule, we will assist you in making decisions in a timely manner. An example is if you want custom windows that take 8 weeks to deliver we will need to order them 10 weeks before we install them in order to assure that the whole order is received without errors or damages.
Back to topDesign Build is a construction project delivery system where, in contrast to "design-bid-build", the design and construction aspects are contracted for with a single entity known as the design-builder . The design-builder is typically the general contractor, but in some cases it can be the architect or engineer. This system is used to minimize the project risk for the client by designing the project within a set budget. Often times a Client has an Architect design their “dream” without carefully considering how much money they have to spend ahead of time. By hiring a design-builder you eliminate the opportunity to over design your project which allows you to stay within budget.
Back to topWe typically discourage the Client managing parts of the project on their own. The reason you hired a General Contractor in the first place is to manage the project, manage your expectations, and manage the budget. Most often the Client will pick out materials and products; however, procurement and installation of these items should be left to the professionals. The benefits of having your General Contractor oversee all work are plentiful such as warranty, contractor discounts in pricing, and most importantly scheduling. If you have a 9-5 job, the subcontractor is not going to want to meet you at the jobsite at 6 at night or on weekends.
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