OUR SERVICES
PRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
As a team partner, GKB works with the client, architect, engineers and other consultants during the project design and development phase from concept through final construction documents. Our expertise and advance planning is intended to help us be the conscience of the project and to keep the project on track and on budget. Our constructability reviews and value engineering are intended to k eep the project on budget using the most appropriate building materials and techniques. Our scheduling updates insure that final designs are consistent with the client’s delivery schedule. Our services include site selection and feasibility evaluation, working with the design team, preliminary and updated cost estimates and projections, preparation of construction schedules, coordination of construction documents, bidding and qualifications for sub-contractor trades, preparation of scopes of work, review of project specifictions, preparation of final cost and evaluation of subc ontractors’ bids and LEED review and analysis.
GENERAL CONTRACTING
As the General Contractor, GKB will facilitate, manage and supervise the construction process. We assign a project manager with the know- how to execute the project and ensure compliance with the project’s intended materials and quality. We provide construction services on either a stipulated sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), cost plus or stipulated fee basis. We will hold all of the sub-trade contracts, manage the construction process, provide project accounting, payment of project costs, manage payment releases and review all requests for change orders. Our contract proposal will present all foreseeable costs and contingencies
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
GKB acts as the construction manager in a negotiated contract rather than the general contractor. The basic elements of a project– scope, time, cost and quality–are controlled to meet critical project requirements while maximizing value. All construction work is subcontracted to sub- contractors mutually agreed upon by Owner and GKB, and we provide consultation services, value engineering, constructability, systems analysis, recommendations, and oversight of the construction process to th e owner, management and supervision of the project.
SAFETY
Safety is job one at GKB. It’s a paramount concern and an integral part of our company culture. Our supervisory staff attends more than 10 hours of OSHA training and maintains annual certification in first aid and CPR, and participates in weekly jobsite safety meetings. Our employees are trained to spot hazardous conditions and to take corrective action as soon as they are identified. We strictly adhere and enforce OSHA compliance from all our subcontractors and any jobsite visitors. We have a Safety Director that visits all jobsites regularly and assures that the safest possible means and methods are being utilized.
