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Construction Management
As a full-service architecture firm, Paul Cataldo Architecture & Planning PC strives for a high quality final product regardless of the budget. Much of this effort is put forth in the design and construction drawing and specification process. The project is sometimes then turned over to a general contractor.
General Contractors and “Value Engineering”
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Weighing Short-Term Savings vs. Long-Term Value
While general contractors can be valuable partners, “value engineering” focused solely on reducing initial costs can compromise a project’s long-term durability, energy efficiency, and overall design intent.
Hidden Costs of Value Engineering
Our Construction Management Services
When a general contractor builds a project, typically we provide “construction observation.” This means we are available to answer the contractor’s questions, provide spot visits to the site, and serve as the client’s interpreter of the construction process.
Our firm can also act as a construction manager by providing a constant on-site presence. In this situation, there is no general contractor. Instead, the owner hires each individual subcontractor directly. Then our firm manages the subcontractors, and their costs are passed to the owner with a coordination markup fee.
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Ensuring Quality Control Through Construction Management
A Collaborative Partnership with Subcontractors
The Benefits of Architect-Managed Construction
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Transparency and Cost Control
Uncompromising Quality Control
Streamlined Communication and Collaboration
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