Erickson-Hall Construction Co. possesses the expertise to complete architecturally complex structures. Our construction team is comprised of individuals with a variety of skills in various disciplines to ensure that we consistently provide our clients with high levels of quality, safety, and craftsmanship.
As we continue to implement innovative construction techniques and design solutions, we can save our clients time and money. Our boots-on-the-ground experience and approach gives Erickson-Hall unique insight into materials, processes, and coordination. This insight is valuable, allowing our team to pull expertise from a builder’s perspective. We have the right set of eyes with the right abilities looking at the most efficient way to deliver your project.
Erickson-Hall Construction Co. has provided our customers professional LLB services since 2003. The LLB process addresses inherent challenges with the traditional “hard bid” and “construction management” delivery methods.
The advantage of the LLB method is the ability to bring in our services early during the design phase, creating a collaborative relationship among all parties; owners, architects and the Erickson-Hall construction team.
During the preconstruction phase, Erickson-Hall assigns a management team under the direction of a company principal and senior construction manager. The management team includes a preconstruction manager, project manager, project engineer, superintendent and estimating support. This team becomes the common thread, from the design effort to the construction phase, and ensures continuity, maximizes value for the client, and eliminates project delays and potential cost overruns.
Erickson-Hall Construction Co. offers experience in professional construction management services tailored exactly to fit your program or project. As construction managers, we’ve developed a unique set of skills to support our clients. We serve as a collaborative resource to our clients by providing timely input on cost and schedule impacts, constructability issues, and value engineering opportunities. Throughout the construction phase Erickson-Hall carefully monitors the level of quality delivered by contractor forces. Our construction management services typically begin during design, and include the following:
- Planning and Needs Assessment
- Schedule and Budget Evaluations
- Value Engineering
- Constructability and Document Review
- Cost Estimates
- Structured Bid Packages (to assist in reducing construction costs)
- Monitoring, Coordinating, and Documenting Daily Construction Activities
Over the past several years, use of design-build has greatly accelerated in the United States, making this delivery method one of the most significant trends in design and construction today. One reason for the popularity of this method is its proven success in delivering projects quicker, on budget, and without compromising quality.
Erickson-Hall has a proven track record of successful design-build projects for both public and private clients. We place emphasis on collaboration and integration, focus on the teamwork process, and embrace shared project goals. United from the outset of every design-build project, our integrated team readily incorporates our BIM capabilities and the owner’s LEED certification goals.
- Faster Delivery: Our collaborative project management style means work is completed faster with fewer obstacles.
- Cost Savings: An integrated team led by Erickson-Hall is geared toward efficiency and innovation which results in project cost savings.
- Better Quality: As a design-builder, Erickson-Hall is able to meet or exceed performance needs, often developing innovations to deliver a better project than initially imagined.
- Singular Responsibility: With Erickson-Hall carrying the primary relationship with the owner and shouldering the risk for the project, we ensure all parties work as a team to collectively satisfy the project goals.
- Decreased Administrative Burden: Because of our extensive design-build experience, owners can depend more on the Erickson-Hall team which allows them the ability to stay focused on the project goals.
- Reduced Risk: Design-build eliminates the responsibility gap if design details are omitted or the job conditions are incorrectly represented. Allowing Erickson-Hall to be responsible for the design, engineering, and price of the project based upon the owner’s supplied program requirements reduces the owner’s exposure to costly claims.
Proper planning and scheduling prior to the start of construction provides the foundation on which every subsequent step is based. Addressing critical details during preconstruction frequently results in fewer construction-phase changes, reduced construction time, and cost savings. It also ensures that the finished product meets a client’s needs and expectations.
The involvement of Erickson-Hall’s construction professionals during this planning stage ensures continuity between preconstruction and construction, so that decisions made during project planning are accurately implemented in the field.
Our open collaborative approach and comprehensive preconstruction services are designed to:
Control Costs
We develop a baseline cost estimate from the conceptual plans and specifications as a powerful tool to control costs. This baseline cost estimate is worked in to the project budget and becomes the tool to track and control costs of the design effort, and ultimately the total cost of the project. Estimates will be based on in-house historic data, current project costs, industry trend indicators, and the involvement of key trade contractors.
Allow Constructability Review
Erickson-Hall evaluates the project drawings to determine the best approach to the project. We use BIM 3-D modeling software to build the project virtually to identify trade collisions and to avoid timely delays on the site. This eliminates inconsistencies in the documents and increases the opportunity to improve the efficiency of construction. The result is increased project safety, flexibility to phase certain aspects of the project and better overall planning of the project.
Use Value Engineering (VE)
True VE is the research and discovery of more efficient or less costly materials, means, methods, and building systems that achieve the owner’s intended program requirements without sacrificing quality or scope. As the project design is developed, we review the construction drawings and documents for potential savings. This is also a good time to discuss green building options and develop life-cycle cost analysis.
Help with Scheduling and Phasing
We develop a construction schedule utilizing current industry leading scheduling software showing the timelines of the different activities that will occur during the construction process. This schedule will be periodically updated as the project design evolves. It is just as critical to keep on schedule during design as it is to keep on schedule throughout construction phases. Preconstruction schedules accurately track design activities, from architectural activities, authorities having jurisdiction, plan review and permitting to ensure projects are ready when shovels hit the ground.
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| Plan Strategies To Deliver Projects | Plan Project Attributes | |||
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| Client & Stakeholder Liaison | Design Acquisition & Management | Project Communication Flow | |||
| Provide Audits | Progress Tracking | |||
| Quality Control | Resource Allocation | |||
| Mentorship & Client Guidance | Risk Management | |||