Preconstruction Services
Proper. Prior. Planning
Budgeting and Scheduling
The two most important aspects of any project are schedule and budget. GuardHouse provides our extensive experience in the industry to provide schedules and budgets that clients can use to plan for every step of the project. Having a solid foundation of schedule and budget, also helps our clients with negotiations during the pricing and contract phases, to ensure what is being offered meets industry standards.
Program Management & Assistance
Meeting all of any clients needs is our number one goal, and that usually begins with fully understanding them. GuardHouse works with our clients to help identify the needs of today and the plans for tomorrow, so we can ensure every project is suited for whats now and whats next.
Due Diligence Assistance
GuardHouse assists with site and building review prior to final purchase, to help clients understand the complete scope. With a highly experienced team and network of industry professionals, GuardHouse is uniquely qualified to provide a 360° analysis of all building elements.
Value Engineering
At GuardHouse, we review our clients drawings and specifications for any cost saving alternatives and analyze these options from both a short term and long term monetary perspective. Value engineering is an invaluable tool to make our clients money work for them.
Phasing Programs
GuardHouse provides in depth analysis for complex projects to review options for phasing and planning to avoid the occurrence of re-work or conflict. With a strong understanding of construction means and methods, GuardHouse can guide projects to avoid disruption to current tenants or other existing members of the project location.
Bid Management and Descope
Once construction documents are compiled, GuardHouse will solicit, review, and descope bids from qualified general contractors to provide a level comparison between competitive bid. This is also a crucial stage for detailing the scope of work, to avoid undue change orders or delays later in the project lifecycle.
Permit, Special Conditions, and Specific Requirements Review
GuardHouse will advise our clients what is needed beyond the scope of construction to ensure compliance requirements don't effect the project. From analysis of specific permits required in each location, to analysis of additional consultants or specialists required, GuardHouse will make sure all of the boxes are checked so the client can focus on the project, not the red tape.