Overview of Services

Pre-Construction Services

Our projects start with a preliminary budget and schedule developed as part of our Pre-Construction Team Process. This effort includes our Client and project Architect. This process is Client driven, we focus on our Client’s schedule, quality of construction and project costs. These three elements form the foundation of all successful construction projects.

The budget we develop is formulated on Client needs coupled with our experience. This includes key input from experienced and reputable subcontractors and suppliers.

The budget and schedule are modified through this process to insure we meet our Client’s needs and contribute to the overall success of the project. Together with the Client and Architect, we focus on constructability, long-term maintenance costs, financing requirements, long lead procurement, value-engineering and Client scheduling and financing constraints to plan a project which reflects the Client's objectives. Our expertise with building technology, local codes and building practices and conditions augment this process.

The result of our combined efforts is a fully informed Client, a project which meets their specifications, delivered on time and within the budget parameters established during the Pre-Construction Services phase.

Construction Phase

The Construction Phase is flexible, allowing for fast-track construction, if desired, so the site development and foundation work can begin while the superstructure and building design are finalized. This allows compression of the construction schedule, saving time and money.

Meetings with the architect and Client are held regularly to keep the Client and architect abreast of job progress, process routine approvals and maintain open communications about successes and challenges. This process of ongoing communication reduces the need for change orders (extras) which can undermine the construction of a new building.

DSR Project Managers conduct frequent meetings with our subcontractors to maintain time, cost, quality and safety on our Client’s buildings. Supporting our decades of field experience, we rely on state-of-the art project management software developed by Meridian Project Systems. We use the industry-standard scheduling software developed by Primavera Systems. These well-established administrative tools, in addition to our experience constructing hundreds of buildings, help us meet the quality, scheduling and cost commitments we make to every Client.

During the Construction Phase, DSR Construction reports regularly to our Client, providing reliable cost and scheduling updates.

Completion Phase

The most important phase of the project is the final completion phase including: coordination of equipment testing, permitting, architect approvals, turnover of warranties, equipment operating manuals, as-built-drawings and the final reconciliation of project costs.

The Completion Phase starts long before the conclusion of the project. Elements of the Completion Phase are integral with the Construction Phase. Advanced planning of Completion Phase Tasks avoids a last minute rush, potential costly delays and Client dissatisfaction.

We expect not only to earn your recommendation when you move into your building, but the opportunity to build your next one!