Caliber Construction, LLC

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First we develop a preliminary line-item estimate from preliminary architectural plans, before the plans are fully complete and before structural, mechanical, electrical, and other similar plans are done. We usually do this in-house with no estimates from subs, but occasionally we seek informal input from subcontractors. We develop the second line-item estimate at or around plan submittal time. This proposal usually contains firm sub bids for the building shell and basic site work, but uses allowances or in-house estimates for finishes. The final pricing package includes fixed costs for all major trades derived from multiple bids. Our final process consists of assembling the bid book and then identifying the subcontractor that will be used for work within each trade.

We create an in-house punch list and work to complete it; once we have completed as much of the list as we can, we ask you (and/or your architect) to walk through the job with the superintendent and draft a punch list to compare with ours. We then complete the work. We provide you a binder with all appliance specs, operating manuals, and subcontractor contacts for future use. Final specialty cleaning is the last step before handing you the key. It is our goal to under promise and over deliver a service and product that leads you to refer us to your friends and family members.

With this approach the client solicits bids and then chooses a contractor from a group of qualified bidders. When we are asked to work in this format we provide a lump-sum bid and build the project per the plans and specifications managing the work as we best see fit. The competitive bid method is the cost control in this format.

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