BEST BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTOR IN
PALM SPRINGS
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
TURN VISION INTO REALITY
Sierra View Pre-Construction services program provides thorough cost analysis and constructability review during the project’s design development phase. Whether you select Sierra View to assist in your design process or carry it through the end of construction, you can have confidence that Sierra View will work with you to make your idea into a reality as one of the premier pre-construction companies in California.
CONCEPT / SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PURPOSE
Generate sufficient thought, insight, and communication so that the big picture of the project is well understood by all project participants. Offer alternative choices based on theme or budget, define the scope of work, and present value propositions for the right price as a guide to the final design and project schedule.
PROCESS
- Owner interviews to identify needs, vision and expectations
- Develop an initial project program based on these needs, vision, and expectations
- Finalize conceptual size, appearance, and material quality of the completed project
- Create conceptual floor plans with emphasis on the flow of the construction process
- Finalize project team members, including all necessary design consultants, engineers, and inspectors
- Create a master plan for the project, including parking, traffic flow, access, and landscaping
- Evaluate site and soil analysis with regards to foundation design, location, routing, access, and local infrastructure capacity
- Provide a detailed conceptual estimate, analyzing to ensure it is within budget requirements
- Provide life-cycle cost estimates based on materials used
- Provide alternatives for costs, site alterations, quality impact, and schedule
RESULTS
- Conceptual floor plans
- A conceptual estimate based not on engineering or architect estimates, but developed by pre-construction services contractors
- A project schedule which can be used to assess completion milestones and make planning decisions by owners, and other stakeholders
- A comprehensive checklist of all necessary permits, inspection and other jurisdictional planning implements necessary for the completion of the project
Design Development
Purpose
Further define the project requirements. Ensure the customer’s design is reflected accurately in developing plans. Simplify and clarify details consistent with industry practice ensuring subcontractor bids do not contain high priced contingencies. Take a final look at scope and cost to make sure that we are on budget prior to finalizing design.
Process
- Thoroughly review all design documents for oversights, inaccuracies, and other errors
- Review all proposed materials, systems, and product delivery
- Obtain input from suppliers and subcontractors, develop contingency plans and alternatives for potential points of difficulty
- Refine conceptual budgetary requirements to include most recent design, materials, and labor costs
- Develop ‘The Bottom Line’ final lump-sum project cost
- Review final budget and lump-sum costs with all members of the design team and all relevant stakeholders
- Solicit subcontractor input relative to market conditions
- Provide cash flow management
- Attend City/County meetings (as needed)
Results
- A finalized Master Plan for the entire project site
- An updated budget which includes recent design, materials, and labor costs
- A Master File of all necessary documents, as well as checklists to ensure that all permits and regulatory permissions are obtained within the appropriate time frame
- Materials to facilitate jurisdictional approval at all levels necessary to the project
Construction Documents
Purpose
Obtain all permits from required agencies so that costs can be finalized. Schedule the entire project, start to finish. A key opportunity to finally consider the financial viability of the project prior to committing significant expenditures in the construction phase. Reduce senseless delays by directly procuring long lead items and storing them until needed at the site. Competitively bid all trade work for the project. Close loopholes during the bidding phase to reduce/eliminate future change orders. Go over the pre-construction services contract.
Process
- Licensed professionals will produce construction documents consistent with the master plan and budget created in Step 2
- All construction and design activities, including approval as well as go/no-go milestones will be defined and incorporated into preliminary and final construction schedules
- Project sequencing will be planned
- First cost vs life cost decisions will be finalized and incorporated into the master plan
- Project performance timelines, including operating expenses, will be developed
- Schedules for ordering of long-lead delivery items and pre-qualification of equipment and material vendors will be developed, to include timing of proposal solicitation and letting of purchase orders
- Subcontractor bids will be let to 3-4 qualified entities, with a reasonable time frame for return, analysis and approval of said bids being set
- Owner, pre-construction building contractor, and all appropriate stakeholders will be involved in the subcontractor bid review and award process
- Award subcontracts to selected firms
Results
- A complete permitted set of documents necessary for the project
- A final project schedule, consistent with the Master Plan
- A finalized budget, Cost To Build the project
Construction and Project Management
Purpose
Sierra View’s experienced staff works with all project stakeholders using the plans created in Steps 1–3 to create a finished project that satisfies Owner expectations, delivered on time and under budget.
Process
- Sierra View professionals manage the project through primary site supervision
- Subcontractor supervision, materials and trade scheduling, supplies and project accounting are managed by Sierra View
- All milestones are assessed as per the master plan, with ultimate oversight being the responsibility of Sierra View
Results
- The vision of the Owner/Stakeholders is realized, on time and within budget
Current Pre-Construction ProjectsES
Building Construction Contractor
Transforming Dreams into Reality
Welcome to Sierra View, where we take pride in offering unparalleled building construction contractor services in Northern California. As a leading design build company, we specialize in commercial construction, ensuring that our clients’ visions are brought to life through beautiful, functional, and sustainable designs. Our expertise ranges from interior construction projects to medical office building constructions, solidifying our position as the go-to choice for commercial business owners and developers in the region.
Sierra View – A Name You Can Trust in
Design-Build Firms in Palm Springs California
Our design-build approach excels in the following areas:
Single-point Responsibility:
Sierra View takes full responsibility for the entire project, from design to construction, minimizing potential delays, and unforeseen costs while ensuring seamless communication between the job site and ownership
Faster Project Completion:
By integrating the design and construction phases, we reduce the time it takes to complete a project, allowing our clients to begin using their new spaces sooner. Time it takes Design, permit, and complete a project
Budget Management:
Our design build general contractor services include upfront discussion of project budgets, ensuring that clients are aware of, and comfortable with, anticipated costs. This transparency fosters trust and minimizes financial surprises from the start of design until the end of construction.
Quality Assurance:
All construction work is carried out under the guidance of our experienced sought-after construction management and field supervision teams. ensuring the highest quality standards every step of the way.
OUR SERVICES
IN PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA
Budget & Constructability
We review the construction documents, provide project budgeting or hard bid costs and value engineering services to provide cost savings options.
Permit Process Expediting
We take action on getting the necessary permits, so building can move forward swiftly.
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Breaking Ground
We review the construction documents, provide project budgeting or hard bid costs and value engineering services to provide cost savings options.
Project Management & Supervision
We assign a Project Manager and Superintendent to all of our projects. Having a full time supervision assures our clients projects and assets are being managed safely and securely.
Cost & Schedule Tracking
Throughout the project our project managers provide our clients with all cost and schedule changes keeping everyone informed and most importantly the project moving forward.
Close Out
When the project is completed, we will provide clients with an organized file including manuals, warranties and as-built drawings. These documents ensure our clients have the right information about their facilities when it comes time to replace equipment or update their space.
Warranty & Facility Maintenance
We provide our clients with industry standard warranties and maintenance. We also, provide additional services to keep your facility maintained when the warranty period expires.
Sierra View will work with you to turn your idea into a reality