Proven Process

Project planning encompasses several elements crucial for successful project execution. Beginning with ROM budgets, clients gain insight into projected costs and resource allocation.

The integration of design and construction schedules fosters collaboration among architects, engineers, and contractors, optimizing efficiency throughout the project. Permits and approvals planning, guided by a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, ensures timely compliance and avoids delays.

Identifying and engaging specialized consultants when necessary allows the project to leverage expertise and address specific challenges effectively. Altogether, these efforts lay a solid foundation, setting the course for a successful project delivery.

Value engineering and design development budgeting involves subcontractor and vendor identification, solicitation, and qualification, which helps in forming reliable and lasting relationships.

By implementing precise cost estimating techniques, our preconstruction team creates accurate proposals and bid leveling, which aids in selecting the best options. Scheduling with subs and vendors’ input allows for improved coordination and buy-in, leading to smoother project execution. The thorough review and execution of contracts enhances transparency and compliance. Identifying lag lead elements facilitates proactive problem-solving, resulting in streamlined project progress and Shared Success.

We leverage technology during preconstruction, most notably through Building Information Modeling (BIM), which allows us to visualize systems, detect clashes early, and drive collaboration among all stakeholders. BIM helps our teams deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions from day one.

From start to finish, Procore provides a seamless and efficient platform for project management. It facilitates the submittal process, ensuring timely and accurate approvals for project documents. Procore’s tools enable effective budget and schedule tracking, empowering our team to maintain cost controls and meet project milestones.

Procore also offers tools to manage safety protocols and track incidents to ensure a secure work environment, and facilitates coordination among designers and consultants. With features for managing owner equipment, coordinating FF&E, conducting OXC meetings, and handling project close-outs, Procore streamlines project document management, disclosure, and collateral, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the construction process.

In addition to Procore, Optimum uses DroneDeploy to capture aerial imagery, track job site progress, and identify potential issues before they impact the schedule. This enhances visibility and collaboration among stakeholders during the construction phase.

Handing off the project to the client is the moment we’re all striving for. We provide all closeout documentation and required owner training prior to receiving final payment and retainage, ensuring that our responsibilities are fully met and that the owner is equipped to receive and use the property.

The project undergoes a final occupancy inspection to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards, allowing the space to be legally occupied. Warranty issues are addressed, and any defects or deficiencies are rectified immediately. We provide a certificate of insurance verifying that appropriate coverage is in place.

All essential documents, including warranties, permits, and other relevant paperwork, are handed to the owner to ensure proper record-keeping and future reference.

After handoff, we stay reachable. FILL_IN — e.g. "Our warranty period runs 12 months, and the same project manager who built it takes the call."