We provide detailed budgets and cost estimates as early as the Schematic Design phase. We identify the level of design information for each major scope category and provide pricing and detailed backup based on the info provided. In addition, we perform a review of the entire document package and provide feedback that outlines the information needed for the next level of pricing. As the documents are developed, the budget evolves from a general pricing outline to a detailed estimate for each scope category with full backup provided in an open-book manner. Upon completion of the final pricing, some projects are awarded on a cost-plus basis with a target GMP while others are converted to a traditional lump sum contract.
Schedules drive most projects. With estimating, project management, and CAD software we are able to process requests quickly and efficiently. The Owner and GC are able to review and respond to the information provided thereby keeping the project on time and on budget.
Residential tower with 180 Apartments / 60 Condos in the Fenway neighborhood.
The design of the new Gardner Museum wing by Architect Renzo Piano is among the best of his recent projects.
Upgrades to the lighting and control system in the Prudential Center campus.
We can develop a budget as early as the Conceptual Design phase (SF pricing) then as more detail is provided we can use that info to extrapolate the cost of the full project.
We have a long history of pricing and performing projects under this model which provides us a wealth of historical information that allows us to evaluate the current state of the design and fill in the missing scope and projected cost.
We have participated in projects as small as $1 million and as large as $40 million.
There are benefits to both the schedule and the cost of the project. If the budget starts to creep higher, we analyze the scope items causing the overage and provide a road map back to the budgeted values. We can also procure long lead items early such as the Generator or Switchgear which allow the project to stay on schedule while we finalize the scope and pricing of the remainder of the project.
