COMPETITIVE BID CONSTRUCTION
Many projects are acquired through the competitive
bid process. This process involves the Owner hiring a design firm
to design and draw his or her project. The drawings are then sent
out to be competitively bid. The lowest responsible bidder is
selected, and construction commences. This is the most traditional
method of construction, but it has its drawbacks. Unfortunately,
most Owners do not have the expertise to evaluate the cost of
the Architect's design and drawings. This could lead to many budget
surprises at the time of bid. Also, during construction,
there are no incentives for the Contractor to reduce the project
costs. Many times there are larger incentives to increase it.
In the traditional, competitive bid process, responsibilities
are fragmented by separating planning design from construction.
Owners typically communicate only with the Designers. This means
that the Contractor is not responsible for executing the Owners
intentions, only executing the drawings, which almost always contain
ambiguities. It also directs the Contractor to do everything the
cheapest way instead of the best way. Even with its drawbacks,
competitive bidding is still the most used format and Sausal Corporation
acquires a sizable amount of work under this format.
DESIGN/BUILD CONSTRUCTION
Sausal Corporation is able to offer a Single
Source approach to the construction process by providing complete
Design/Build Programs including site selection, site planning,
building utilization along with construction management capabilities.
We offer the following methods for Design/Build Construction:
LUMP SUM
CONTRACT:
Sausal Corporation will construct
a project based on the Owners requirements as well as handle
all project costs in exchange for a Lump Sum amount paid by
the Owner.
GUARANTEED NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT:
This contract includes a Guaranteed Maximum
Price provision for the Owners requirements. Sausal Corporation
would pay any costs incurred above the maximum price. In situations
where there were savings, the savings would be shared between
the Owner and Sausal Corporation.
COST OF THE WORK PLUS A FEE:
In this contract the Owner agrees to reimburse
Sausal Corporation for all job related costs as well as overhead
and profit. The final contract amount is determined upon the
completion of the project. This method provides flexibility
to the Owner in determining the needs and requirements of the
project.
Sausal Corporation
has successfully executed and performed under all of these types
of contracts. We are understanding of an Owners needs and concerns
and are willing to enter into any type of contract which mutually
benefits both parties.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management can be an attractive
alternate to the traditional contracting method. This process
requires a team approach which combines the design and construction
phase of a project by hiring a Construction Manager to coordinate
and manage the design and construction process. The goal of the
Construction Manager is to create a quality project, on time and
on budget.
Sausal Corporation is experienced in utilizing cost savings techniques
involving scheduling, materials, and methods of construction.
Many times we can direct design firms as to the best economy of
construction while maintaining aesthetics and quality. We can
bring the team together by encouraging an atmosphere of trust
and respect, while identifying differing interests and concerns.
WIDE-RANGING EXPERIENCE
Sausal Corporation has had extensive experience with both private
and public clientele. As a full-service commercial building contractor
we have expertise in the following areas:
