BABCO Construction, Inc. quickly responds to the needs of customers who are in the early stages of project development. Fast-track techniques are applied where information is limited or preliminary in nature. Our preconstruction services consist of the following:

  • Review of program goals and requirements.
  • Prepare preliminary construction schedule including activity of all team members. Include site logistic plans, coordination and phasing alternatives.
  • Prepare a trade-by-trade preliminary cost estimate and quantity survey, or conceptual budget, dependent on design generation.
  • Advise architect and design team with regard to economic system alternatives and material selections. Value engineering is emphasized.
  • Assist owner and architect in preparation of documents for permit review and local or government agency approval.
  • Recommend most effective subcontractor/supplier bidding procedures including development of unit pricing.
The preconstruction phase of a project is as critical as the construction itself.
There is no substitute for proper planning.

We take pride in the quality of our projects and the construction phase allows for the coordinated activities of many team members to occur. It is the opportunity to see a dream become reality. The following highlights the main activities of the construction phase:

  • Establish detailed construction schedule highlighting all activities including purchasing, fabrication, shop drawing production and construction work in place. Update the schedule periodically.
  • Provide expediting of all material.
  • Implement management control of all project activities from BABCO's home base to the site.
  • Preparation and implementation of subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
  • Maintain communication and coordinate activities of the architect, engineers, owner and all consultants involved in the project.
  • Provide supervision of all site activities.
  • Review, analyze and maintain all project changes, requests for proposal (RFI's).
  • Maintain and update all related project accounting including timely and well supported monthly billings and disbursements, budgets and change orders.
  • Maintain and supervise all site safety requirements in accordance with O.S.H.A. standards and posting of relevant hazardous material information.
  • Prepare all closeout activities including punch list, warranty, systems start-up and training, as-built drawings and schedules. Conduct post job inspection and review, warranty fulfillment.
BABCO utilizes an effective project delivery system. Although we manage our projects with a team approach, we demand individual performance and responsibility. We take a pro active approach to problem solving, teamwork, and the desire to achieve the project objectives. The success of this approach is reflected in the quality of the finished product and the satisfaction of the client.