Founded on a broad base of project experience, Hades Construction professionals bring the proven results, theoretical knowledge, training and expertise necessary to deliver your project with the highest standards regardless of the circumstances.
Preconstruction
At Hades Construction we collaboratively merge the efforts of the entire project team at the onset of the process and provide on-going technical support and feedback to minimize unnecessary costs and delays. With a continual focus on quality, architectural integrity, timeliness and savings. Our design development and preconstruction efforts facilitate an efficient and valuable project.
We are able to perform any and all of the following services as part of our contract, limited only by the desires of the client, programming, and the target budget constraints:
- Design Document Reviews
- Constructability Reviews
- Cost Control Management
- Budget Estimates
- Value Engineering Studies
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Project Phasing and Scheduling
- Quality Control Plan
- Monitoring of Regulatory Approvals
- Bid Phase Services
- Advertisement to Trades
- Development of Trade Bid Packages
- Receipt and Analysis of Bids
- Recommendation of Awards and Drafting of Subcontracts
Construction Management – Advisor (CM – Advisor)
As a CM advisor Hades Construction contracts with the owner in a relationship based on transparency, trust and confidence to manage and oversee the planning, design and construction process of the project. Services included but not limited to contract awards, materials procurement, cost, and schedule tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
How it works:
Benefits:
- The Owner can choose “Most Qualified” Construction Manager to manage the project. The Construction Manager works on behalf of the Owner.
- The Owner and The Designer benefit from the pre-construction oversight of CM Owner can take advantage of the benefits of Design – Bid – Build method.
- The Owner can take advantage of the benefits of Design – Bid.
Construction Management – Multi-Prime (CM – MP)
As a CM-MP Hades contracts with the owner in a relationship based on transparency, trust and confidence to manage and oversee the planning, design and construction process of the project. Services include but not limited to contract awards, materials procurement, cost and schedule tracking, monitoring and reporting. In this case, Hades acts as the general contractor and manages construction performed by multiple prime contractors (subcontractors) hired through a competitive bidding process held by the owner.
How it works:
Benefits:
- The Owner can choose “Most Qualified” Construction Manager to act as General Contractor
- Advantages of the CM – Advisor without the added cost of the General Contractor
- The Owner effectively has the General Contractor working on their behalf
- Provides flexibility in the subcontractor bid process
Construction Management – At Risk
As a CM at risk Hades Construction contracts with the owner in a relationship based on transparency, trust and confidence to manage, and oversee the planning, design and construction process of the project. Service include but not limited to contract awards, materials procurement, cost and schedule responsibility. In this case, Hades Construction acts as the general contractor and manages all the work performed by subcontractors as well as hiring and holding all the contracts of the subcontractors procured through a competitive bidding process.
How it works:
Benefits:
- The Owner can choose “Most Qualified” Construction Manager to act as General Contractor
- The Owner and Designer benefit from the pre-construction involvement of Construction Manager
- Cost Certain, Open Book, trusting relationship
- Owner receives the advantage of a Guaranteed Maximum Price
Design-Build
As a sole responsible entity, Hades subcontracts architectural and engineering services and becomes the sole responsible contracting entity in the design/build process. We partner with selectively chosen pre-qualified and licensed architects, engineers and other consultants as necessary for the project delivery. All contracted as a team to complete both design, engineering and construction services to meet owner’s specific project needs, budget and schedule.
How it works:
Benefits:
- The Owner is provided a single point of responsibility for the design and construction process.
- Provides a means to shorten the overall design and construction process.
- Provides early cost commitment.
- Requires less Owner involvement after project definition.
General Contracting
Design-Bid-Build
Known as “Lump Sum” or “Hard Bid” contract. Hades Construction assumes direct responsibility for all construction activities as a result of bidding competition based on contract documents provided by the owner.
How it works:
Benefits:
- Linear, sequential process.
- Clear delineation between Design and Construction.
- Open, public competitive bidding.
Negotiated
Hades Construction assumes direct responsibility for construction phase activities, as well as preconstruction services. The contract is awarded as a result of contract negotiations entered as a result of the General contractor qualifications and may take the form of either a negotiated stipulated lump sum or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). In both cases, Hades Construction guarantees both the cost and schedule of the project.
How it works:
Benefits:
- The owner can choose most qualified Contractor.
- The owner and Designer benefit from the preconstruction involvement.
- Cost Certain, Open Book, trusting relationship.